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Title: Red Light on Blank Tank Valve
Post by: Joe Phebus on April 14, 2021, 09:35:28 pm
Dumped the black tank today and after closing the valve, the red light remained lit.  Several tank flushes and dumps, opening and closing the valve, the light remains on.  I can hear the motor moving the gate open and closed and the drain has no leaks when closed, so its definitely a false reading.  Can something be stuck in the sensor or drain that might account for that? 

Definitely want to add a third mechanical safety at some point (and maybe even replace the blank tank electronic valve at the same time. )  But I would like to resolve this in the meantime.

Suggestions?
Title: Re: Red Light on Blank Tank Valve
Post by: Rich Bowman on April 15, 2021, 06:25:11 am
Joe,

I don't have a red light on my valve.  I suspect and after market mod by a previous owner.  A picture might help.

Rich
Title: Re: Red Light on Blank Tank Valve
Post by: Joe Phebus on April 15, 2021, 12:27:44 pm
Joe,

I don't have a red light on my valve.  I suspect and after market mod by a previous owner.  A picture might help.

Rich

Its the switch itself with the red light.  Gray has been replaces with a mechanical valve so switch no longer used.  The black tank is still opened and closed electronically.

Here a picture:

Title: Re: Red Light on Blank Tank Valve
Post by: Pamela & Mike on April 15, 2021, 01:36:48 pm
Joe,

IIRC on that coach if you remove the vanity panel in the service bay you will find a micro switch that is located on the valve. Most likely it has failed or is out of adjustment.

Mike