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popeyemth
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Feb 24, 2014

Low point drain mod

This was a simple mod after the brainy trust here told me the size of the Pex lines-1/2inch



Easily replaced with 1/4 turn shut off valves. If you don't have or can't find one with a " male" end use "close union" to adapt it. Reuse the plugs from the old fittings in the other end of the valve to keep road dirt and mud-dauber wasps out of it.
Remove plug, open valve to drain for winter and flush for spring.
No need for wet sleeves anymore !


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  • Nice mod.

    My low point drain shutoffs are inside the camper and were built that way at the factory.
  • Just remembered a recent thread where someone wanted to tap their pressure water lines.
    Replace the plug in the end of the valve with an adapter for a garden hose and one can wash their camper/truck with HOT water !
    Only use the cold water tap for dogs and kids though.
  • Someone with no plumbing experience can take the pics on a smartphone to any hardware store and show the clerk and get the right parts.
    $10.00 or so to save wet sleeves in the cold fall and chilly spring was a good deal to me :)

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