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Water manifold

October 25, 2015, 08:31:51 am

Has anyone dared turn off one of the water valves at the manifold in the wet bay? I know mine has not been moved in at least 10 years. Need to make a faucet repair, be nice not to have to shut the water off.

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Reply #1 – October 25, 2015, 08:36:00 am

Yes Bruce I have and I keep the wet bay faucet ones off untill I need it. Do Not wnt to chance a leak but so far all well.
JohnH

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Reply #2 – October 25, 2015, 08:51:15 am

I turned mine off too but you could just shut off the pump and run the water at the lowest point the utility bay and it will drain too.

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Reply #3 – October 25, 2015, 08:56:48 am

If you try shutting the valve off and have a problem the Manabloc replacement stems with O rings are about $6.50 for a 3-pak.
Manabloc Straps , Manabloc , PEX Manabloc - SupplyHouse.com
You really shouldn't have a problem unless it's been frozen.

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Reply #4 – October 25, 2015, 10:19:19 am

Thanks for the replies and the part number for the valves. I was just wondering if it was going to turn into a sprinkler. I guess I will turn it off. I need to repair the faucet in the wet bay. By turning it off I can hunt parts as the hardware store presents itself.

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Reply #5 – October 25, 2015, 10:24:48 am

Turn it off slowly.  If no problem then cycle it on and off a few times so no surprises later.

You might get lucky and if not you may be able to just replace a couple of O rings from your local hardware store.

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Reply #6 – October 25, 2015, 10:29:33 am

I too recently used the Maniblock, and loved being able to service the toilet and yet still have running water at the sink and the wet bay for cleaning things.  I also replaced the wet bay valve stems, by using the shut off valves.  Neither time any problems.

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Reply #7 – October 25, 2015, 10:43:12 am

For those of us without the manibloc setup, you can install individual valves on each line as well as on the water tank exit point. Not as nifty as the manibloc but just as effective. The photo shows the two under the kitchen sink.
jor

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Reply #8 – October 25, 2015, 02:41:21 pm

Yes, they work fine- hot and cold - at least on my coach- YMMV

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