Our faucet is badly cracked where the draincock fits in the bottom. Does anyone have a part number or source for this?
Using the SEARCH function kindly provided by this Forum, I found this thread:
outside utility bay faucet (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=18131.msg123292#msg123292)
Also, in another thread, this faucet was suggested as a suitable (lower priced) replacement for the Moen:
Regency 12" Wall Mounted Swing Spout Swivel Faucet with 8" Centers (https://www.webstaurantstore.com/regency-12-wall-mounted-swing-spout-swivel-faucet-with-8-centers/600FW812.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CjwKEAjwgbG5BRDp3oW3qdPiuCwSJAAQmoSDJmWX-L8Le-xuXuE9aAyRtMrz6x5qATU_NIwe8Xn65BoCisnw_wcB)
Moen SV010. I bought a replacement at Amazon because they had it in stock and could deliver.
Mark those long wrist blade handles to operate the valves will twist off valve stems, and crush valve seats. Most medical facilities put up with the long handles for about 2 years of constant repair before they junked them and went to electric sensor valves. Knuckle pressure only may help maintain your faucet untill road vibration takes it's toll.
Chuck -- Thanks for searching for me! I was a little lazy there, wasn't I?!
Steve, thanks for the part number, I actually need the lower part between the handles.
Good to know!
I once had success with marine epoxy (http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/epxy_mrn_s/overview/Loctite-Epoxy-Marine.htm) repairing a stripped drain cock on a swimming pool sand filter. Similar water pressure level, constantly exposed to water after the epoxy cured. The freeze damaged area of this faucet is only subject to water pressure when the faucet is turned on, so I wouldn't be worried about the epoxy failing and water running without our knowing about it.
Has anyone tried J-B Weld WaterWeld (https://www.jbweld.com/collections/epoxy-putty-sticks/products/waterweld-epoxy-putty) ?
For added utility you could use a service sink faucet, spout doesn't swing but most allow you to attach a garden hose. Haven't tried that particular JB weld product.
A hose outlet would be very handy.
Another option is to replace it with something like this. It uses a quick connect 4' hose section. I had that big faucet on my last two rigs. I was forever banging the compartment door into it (slow learner). Anyhow, I primarily use that faucet to fill the dog's water dish and this setup works great for me.
jor
Ours had the same kind of cracking that you described. Most likely from water freezing in the low part of the faucet. Pretty typical I think. There's very little pressure on that side of the valves. It was repaired with an epoxy more than 10 years ago and is still holding fine. I don't recall if it was JB Weld but it most likely is.
Jor,
I like your setup. What faucet assembly did you use? I keep hitting the original with the door also. Do you have a parts list for the replacement?
John M.
That's a really clean looking install. Using that it would be easy to rig an outdoor shower too (when boondocking in a land far, far away from others, of course).
What is the quick connect above the sewer hose door? Air?
Sorry copied wrong number from my notes. Closest I found was Moen 8232. I stopped looking when I found the part number for faucet spout because that was what I broke
Thanks for the 8121 info, called moen and they are sending me the cartridges under warranty.
Ours was leaking when we got the coach. I removed it and haven't replaced it. Don't miss it.
Mine cracked from freezing. I repaired it with JB Weld, it has lasted for several years now.
Rescue tape may be an alternative to JB Weld. Replacing is the most aesthetic way to go. Had to replace ours as it was cracked when we purchased the coach. I purchased the replacement from FOT.
Roland
Here's what I used.
Mark,
The quick connect is the in-air connection for towing or whatever. This rig had one on each side, however, I eliminated the one on the other side as it was leaking badly.
jor
Mark,
About a year ago I replaced the cartridges,stems o'rings and aerator in my leaky faucet and it's like new again. When I took it off and apart I noticed a crack had been repaired already. I bought the coach in 2012 and don't know when it was repaired but it has held up. It looks like some sort of liquid steel epoxy was used. SteelStik Epoxy Putty Stick | J-B Weld (https://www.jbweld.com/products/steelstik-epoxy-putty-stick)
Jerry
Jor,
Thank you!
John M.
And during an eclipse or at night.
FYI......the Regency faucet is superb for the money.
I bought the J-B Weld WaterWeld (https://www.jbweld.com/collections/epoxy-putty-sticks/products/waterweld-epoxy-putty) today. It has a putty like consistency so I'm going to attempt the repair without removing the faucet. I'll report back on results.
Applied the Waterweld epoxy putty today. Will test tomorrow.
You should have added a drain petcock.
Ya probably should have. If the epoxy holds I will drill and add. I have the old one. Easy to drill slightly oversized and then epoxy in the petcock.
Edit: the epoxy set up nicely and no leaks. Took over 24 hrs to harden because of the thickness of the repair.