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Title: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Farrarkc on June 06, 2022, 02:43:59 pm
Hello all,

It seems to be a rough start to the season for my bus "Nellie"!! Although I have multiple issues going on I though it would be best to separate the topics.  Any and all information, and fingers crossed that the issues stop, will be greatly appreciated.

The first issue is likely a self-induced issue of not getting the coach winterized in time. I have a crack on the back of my water manifold and I have not been able to find a part number for it.  I figured I would start here before calling Foretravel.

--Tom
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: oldmattb on June 06, 2022, 02:48:59 pm
Will this fit?  12-port PEX manifold.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-1-2-in-Brass-Ball-Valves-with-12-Port-PEX-Manifold-6907912CP/202709898
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Farrarkc on June 06, 2022, 03:28:31 pm
Quote from: oldmattb –
Will this fit?  12-port PEX manifold.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-1-2-in-Brass-Ball-Valves-with-12-Port-PEX-Manifold-6907912CP/202709898

Thank you but, if I can, I would like to use the same manifold for the ease of install.
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Beerslayer_24 on June 06, 2022, 03:56:32 pm
Try searching for a "12 port manabloc", lots of them out there.
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Realmccoy on June 06, 2022, 06:00:51 pm
I ended up getting mine from Foretravel, was having trouble matching it up with others.
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Dave Larsen on June 06, 2022, 07:26:59 pm
I have what appears to be the same manabloc.  Based on info here, I contacted the manufacturer, Viega.  They made a new one that is arriving tomorrow according to UPS.  IIRC, it was $180.
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Farrarkc on June 07, 2022, 11:43:22 am
Quote from: Dave Larsen –
I have what appears to be the same manabloc.  Based on info here, I contacted the manufacturer, Viega.  They made a new one that is arriving tomorrow according to UPS.  IIRC, it was $180.
Do you have a part #? I just called and they could/ would not cross reference the part.

Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Woody & Sitka on June 07, 2022, 11:54:56 am
Viega ManaBloc distribution manifold V5030.5 | viega.us (https://www.viega.us/en/products/PureFlow-Crimp/Spare-parts/Viega-ManaBloc-distribution-manifold.html)
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Dave Larsen on June 07, 2022, 03:32:42 pm
Quote from: Farrarkc –
Do you have a part #? I just called and they could/ would not cross reference the part.


The new Manabloc arrived and I opened it and then tried to compare with the original which is still installed.  It does appear to be a "plug and play" replacement.  One pic shows the numbers from the packing list.  If you need more info, just PM me.  Hopefully this helps.
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Clysack07@gmail.com on December 18, 2022, 07:13:06 pm
Thank you for posting this information.  I just found a leak in my manifold this afternoon. Will be calling Foretravel in the morning.
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Dave Larsen on December 18, 2022, 08:05:41 pm
FWIW, if you are replying to my post, I got the manifold directly from Viega.
Title: Re: Water Manifold Needed
Post by: Larry Rubin on December 18, 2022, 09:16:34 pm
When my ManaBloc cracked, I replaced it with an all copper one.  I had to build a new frame for it but the result is something that won't crack.

Price may be more than equivalent ManaBloc now to get two sections but was comparable when I got it about 3 years ago.

Sioux Chief 672XV0699, 1/2" PEX Manifold w/valves, 3/4" PEX in: Livestock... (http://www.amazon.com/Sioux-Chief-672XV0699-Manifold-valves/dp/B003QSMAAQ/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5IC_ksyE_AIVIueGCh1AdwsTEAAYASAAEgLn8_D_BwE&hvadid=383410802596&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012198&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12617055785987265230&hvtargid=kwd-477370027622&hydadcr=12672_9717380&keywords=copper+pex+manifold+with+valves&qid=1671415567&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc)
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