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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: Running Odometer on November 21, 2020, 05:53:00 pm

Title: How to fix the under sink valve to filter
Post by: Running Odometer on November 21, 2020, 05:53:00 pm
Just changed the filter. Try to open the valve. The lever fall off. How can I fix this?

It seems like pretty hard to replace the valve.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Title: Re: How to fix the under sink valve to filter
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on November 21, 2020, 06:18:45 pm
From the photo, I'm guessing that valve is threaded into the plastic "T".  If so, you just need to remove it, check the thread size, and buy a new one.  Those small brass needle valves are very common.  Can be found at stores like Lowes, Home depot, or aquarium supply stores.

Also online (see link below).

Parker Hannifin NV104C-4-2 Series NV104C Brass Angle Needle Valve, 1/4"... (https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Hannifin-NV104C-4-2-NV104C-Compression/dp/B01BYLXPQE/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Parker+Hannifin+brass+valve&qid=1606001163&sr=8-2)
Title: Re: How to fix the under sink valve to filter
Post by: Running Odometer on November 21, 2020, 07:58:07 pm
Chuck:
Thanks for your quick response.

I was concerned that I might need to cut the pipe.

If it is just thread, it is a lot easier.

Already bought all type needle valve I can find in Home Depot.  One of them should fit.

Thanks again
Title: Re: How to fix the under sink valve to filter
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on November 21, 2020, 09:58:14 pm
Even if you had to cut the pipe, it is no big deal.  You could cut the existing "T" out of the pipe and replace it with a push-connect brass "T".  Then use a reducer bushing to get down to the size needed to connect the small brass valve.

The Home Depot Logo (https://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Plumber-s-Choice-1-2-in-Push-to-Connect-Push-x-Female-Tee-Pipe-Fitting-for-Pex-Copper-and-CPVC-Piping-12UPCTF/309650956?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA-71700000014585962-58700001236285396-92700052972852935&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp5zK55KV7QIVRtbACh1AggzAEAQYAyABEgJ_qPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)

The Home Depot Logo (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-MIP-x-1-4-in-FIP-Brass-Bushing-Fitting-802639/207176802)

With push-connect hardware, doing repairs and modifications to the coach water system is a piece of cake.
Title: Re: How to fix the under sink valve to filter
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on November 22, 2020, 03:01:33 am
............or you could just remove the innards from the brass valve and replace them with the ones from a new valve.
Title: Re: How to fix the under sink valve to filter
Post by: Running Odometer on November 24, 2020, 10:41:18 pm
Thanks for everybody's help.
I bought this need valve (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-OD-Compression-x-1-8-in-MIP-Brass-90-Degree-Elbow-Valve-Fitting-800589/300096254) from home depot.
It is a drop in replacement.

Now I have filtered water again.
Title: Re: How to fix the under sink valve to filter
Post by: Jan & Richard on November 24, 2020, 11:58:04 pm
Don't you love it when your repair costs only about ten regular bucks rather than coach bucks.  ^.^d

Richard
Title: Re: How to fix the under sink valve to filter
Post by: Running Odometer on November 25, 2020, 12:32:22 am
Quote from: Jan & Richard –
Don't you love it when your repair costs only about ten regular bucks rather than coach bucks.  ^.^d

Richard
That is the power of Homedepot forefurm!

Thanks for the help from the forum!
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