Question about black tank connection
I'm trying to figure out how my black tank and black tank valve are connected. What the methodology is and what the the white collar is called. Also trying to figure what I may have to do in order to ...
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CA Traveler wrote:
X2 above. Be careful with the installation that the 2 O rings remain in place.
Thanks.
I have seen suggestions online to use various kinds of lube to help hold the seals in place on the valve while installing it but I don't think that's right. Conflicting info suggests anything like that can capture debris in the valve. Plus, we know that certain chemicals can damage the rubber seals. Also, the instructions on the Valterra valve packaging don't suggest any such thing. They do say to place the seals on the pipes before inserting the valve. If I find I have to keep them on the valve while putting it in place I may use a few tiny drops of cyanoacrylate (super glue).
I did the job on a different RV years ago and it was a nightmare because it was nearly impossible to spread the pipes to remove / install the valves.
