Grey/Black Dump Valves - proactive replacement?
From time to time I see posts where forum members suggest a problem the poster is having dumping tanks is that the pull rod has separated from the valve blade. Clearly this type of problem will typically happen at the worst possible time - when the tanks are in need of being dumped!
Replacing the valves would be one thing best done at a time of one's choosing. As a rig ages, is there any reason to consider putting in new flush valves as a preventative measure? Mine have had 9 years of constant use full-timing, but no real sign of trouble.
Part of me thinks, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," could just lead to more problems. My parents' rig went for over 20 years without them failing, but they did not use theirs as much as I do.
Replacing the valves would be one thing best done at a time of one's choosing. As a rig ages, is there any reason to consider putting in new flush valves as a preventative measure? Mine have had 9 years of constant use full-timing, but no real sign of trouble.
Part of me thinks, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," could just lead to more problems. My parents' rig went for over 20 years without them failing, but they did not use theirs as much as I do.
