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Got some trips planned that do not have water fill up ability. Need to fill up before arriving. Dont want to travel 100+ miles or more with 66 gallons of water onboard. Any suggestions where I should...
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Lynnmor wrote:marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:Lynnmor wrote:marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:
No, that's why I want to block the vent line with a plug or valve that has a small ORIFICE in it to LIMIT the volume of water that flows out while still allowing it to vent and not overpressure.
I would rather it pizzle than pour.
You really don't understand. There are two 1/2" vents and one 1/2" supply line. It is that way to prevent a pressure buildup while filling. With water being supplied at 30 to 90 psi, a small vent hole will only reduce the pressure a fraction. Why would one not do it right? :h
Either we are talking two different TT's or YOU don't understand.
I have one 1" fill hose and ONE 1/2" vent hose that are both 6 inches above the top of the tank. That's why it leaks out the vent.
If I put in a ball valve I can stop the flow but it won't vent unless slightly open which is too hard to tell, therefore I can drill a small hole in it so when it's closed it can still vent like it was slightly open. If I want to FILL then I will open the valve to allow full venting.
Yes, we are talking about two different things. The water loss is usually from a pressure fill only type installation. Now that I see your photos, you have gravity fill and probably no way to pressure fill your tank. Apparently the only problem in your system is that the vent should be higher. If you could loop the vent hose up and back down, maybe that would help. Sorry for the confusion.
I agree.
My problem is there is no more height available , so I need to get creative. I'll try the inline valve with a small vent hole drilled in it to limit the amount of water escaping by 20x.
