Twist on waste valve?
I'm considering installing a twist on waste valve. When I went to dump the black tank on our last outing the dump handle came off in my hand. It was a bit of an effort to thread it back in place becau...
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Last two trailer s I have permanently ADDED an extra drain valve vs the twist on type
Common drain header....so on horizontal run just before elbow that turns it outward I cut the drain pipe...glued on flanges and bolted another valve in place.
With it closed I can open 1, 2 or all 3 drain valves as desired
Galley is smallest so I combine the 2 grey tank by having valves open
If greys get to full I open black and combine all three for MAX capacity
Drain/Flush/Rinse........good to go.
On mine the twist on would need extra support to stop it from bouncing up/down stressing drain header, would stick out past side of 5th wheel and hang too low.
Common drain header....so on horizontal run just before elbow that turns it outward I cut the drain pipe...glued on flanges and bolted another valve in place.
With it closed I can open 1, 2 or all 3 drain valves as desired
Galley is smallest so I combine the 2 grey tank by having valves open
If greys get to full I open black and combine all three for MAX capacity
Drain/Flush/Rinse........good to go.
On mine the twist on would need extra support to stop it from bouncing up/down stressing drain header, would stick out past side of 5th wheel and hang too low.
