Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? HELP Reply #25 – April 17, 2014, 02:00:50 pm I forgot that I capped it off to get by till I fixed it Quote Selected
Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? HELP Reply #26 – April 17, 2014, 02:01:52 pm Inlet hose for shore hook up, got plug that fit hose end, allowed system to pressurize using coach pump Quote Selected
Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? HELP Reply #27 – April 17, 2014, 05:02:25 pm Our fill valve is right behind the water pump. Quote Selected
Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? HELP Reply #28 – April 17, 2014, 05:09:16 pm Replaced the check valve. There were a couple of small pebbles that I presume were not allowing the check valve to seat. The check valve was located in the Manifold bay. Turned street water on and fresh water tank is filling whether or not the water fill switch is on. Guessing defective water fill valve. It appears that the water fill valve allows water to flow both ways???Draining fresh water tank so I can remove the Fill Valve, disassemble, clean and replace. Thoughts?? Quote Selected
Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? HELP Reply #29 – April 17, 2014, 05:11:39 pm Call me. 405-249-8157. I am about to go in to eye appointment so will call you back if I miss the call. Rick Quote Selected
Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? Fixed Yeaaaaaa Reply #30 – April 17, 2014, 08:39:14 pm Replaced check valve using shark bites and off the shelf check valve. Removed the fresh water fill valve, opened it up per Tim F's. wonderful instructions dating to October 2011. Replaced a couple of water hoses and it is all working great. I can't thank all of your enough for the comments that you have made and the phone calls received in assisting us in identifying the problem and helping to fix it.I know I have said sooooooo many times but I will say it again.................We could not be doing what we do without the help of you FoFum members. We are so grateful for your input and support. I again thank all that have gone befor us.We will continue to pay it forward when we can...Thanks again so much......................Scott, Carol & Harley the spring dog.. Quote Selected
Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? Fixed Yeaaaaaa Reply #31 – April 24, 2014, 04:20:05 pm Update - I am a plumber no more. After trying 2 different check valve set-ups, one plastic and one brass, I still had a constant drip, drip, drip on either side of the fresh water check valve. We would get this dripping, about 2 drips every 5 seconds when on street water or when the water pump was on. Tried tape, pipe dope and tape and pipe dope to no avail. After almost 2 days of driving back and forth to the local hardware store - 15 miles each way - and trying 3 different types of fixture assembly, I followed my good friend Roland's advice and got shark bite fittings. Instead of using a shark bite check valve I used a ball valve. No shark bit check valve available. I will keep my eyes open for a shark bite check valve, but in the meantime no more leak. All i have to remember is to open the valve when filling the fresh water tank or when using street water and of course turn it off when we get underway. Pics attached - Roland you have saved the day again. Thanks avery one for your help. Quote Selected
Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? Really Fixed Reply #32 – April 24, 2014, 09:37:44 pm Quote from: Carol & Scott – April 24, 2014, 04:20:05 pmUpdate - I am a plumber no more. After trying 2 different check valve set-ups, one plastic and one brass, I still had a constant drip, drip, drip on either side of the fresh water check valve. We would get this dripping, about 2 drips every 5 seconds when on street water or when the water pump was on. Tried tape, pipe dope and tape and pipe dope to no avail. After almost 2 days of driving back and forth to the local hardware store - 15 miles each way - and trying 3 different types of fixture assembly, I followed my good friend Roland's advice and got shark bite fittings. Instead of using a shark bite check valve I used a ball valve. No shark bit check valve available. I will keep my eyes open for a shark bite check valve, but in the meantime no more leak. All i have to remember is to open the valve when filling the fresh water tank or when using street water and of course turn it off when we get underway. Pics attached - Roland you have saved the day again. Thanks avery one for your help.Scott,I notice that you used standard "close" nipples into and out of your new check valve. If I need to use "close" nipples, and I have the room, I buy "hex nipples". They allow you to tighten the nipple independently into the first part and hold it when installing the next part. This might get you back in the plumbing game sooner than you like. Most all big box home stores have them as well as local Ace etc.Your manual ball valve is pretty much fool proof, I replaced all of my check valves with ball valves several years ago.Good luck,Industrial Pipe Fittings | MSCDirect.com Quote Selected
Re: Water Fill solenoid Open???? Really Fixed Reply #33 – April 24, 2014, 10:04:43 pm Thanks Rick - I no longer have the feel to determin when a threaded joint is tight and sealed. The Shark Bites are great. Unfortunately I forgot about them in this application. Wasted about $60+/- and lots of time. Oh well - live and relearn. Quote Selected
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