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RECVEH2005
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Jun 29, 2013

Black tank flush system - use of pressure regulator

Hi All:

When using the built in black tank flushing system do you use your pressure regulator on the flushing hose, or is it safe not to use it for this purpose. I have always used it, but I forgot on a recent occasion and the tank got cleaner much faster without it. I would appreciate your thoughts regarding this.

Thanks.

Mke

26 Replies

  • I use a regulator. It is my understanding that the fittings for the antisiphion valve and etc are same as rest of RV plumbing, which I believe is rated at 50 psi. I have personally seen over 100 psi at some campgrounds.
  • I hook up regulator at the CG faucet...set for 50#....then a brass 'Y'.

    Hose to black tank flush is regulated for one reason........don't want to blow flush system up (backflow preventer/connections and/or actual flush head).
    Been in some places where water supply pressure was very high.......80-110#...and I sure don't want that kind of pressure on the flush system.

    ALL water to rig is regulated!!
  • Since the built in flushing device requires the drain valve to be open, there's no need to regulate the water pressure going in. Further, I keep all my potable water components, such as hoses, regulators, filters, etc., far away from my black water tank components.
    Just sayin'...
  • therink wrote:
    I wouldn't and don't use one when flushing tank. My tank needs all the help it can get


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  • I wouldn't and don't use one when flushing tank. My tank needs all the help it can get ;)
    Steve