Black tank dump plumbing replacement?
My kids got a used RV and on their maiden trip discovered the black tank dump plumbing leaks. Appears to have one or more cracks in the plumbing from the tank to the dump valve. They tried to patch ...
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jdc1 wrote:
If you're trying to get the glues ABS sections apart, in the construction trades we use a small grinder with a diamond blade. We cut the overlapping section just deep enough to touch the inserted part. Make 5-6 cuts. Then use a small (1/2") chisel to remove the overlapped ABS fitting. Sand down the lefy over particles, then start glueing the new parts in place. Be sure to use glue on both male and female parts.
For the price of new fittings, I ain't working that hard. I had to replace about half of my system last week after a blow-out tore of the end piece. Cost including a container of the proper glue ($7) and tape for the underbelly ($6) was right at $30.
Now if you can't find the correct replacement parts, different story. Time to do the work.
