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Utility Bay Faucet

Our faucet is badly cracked where the draincock fits in the bottom.  Does anyone have a part number or source for this?
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #1 –
Using the SEARCH function kindly provided by this Forum, I found this thread:

outside utility bay faucet

Also, in another thread, this faucet was suggested as a suitable (lower priced) replacement for the Moen:

Regency 12" Wall Mounted Swing Spout Swivel Faucet with 8" Centers
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
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Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #2 –
Moen SV010.  I bought a replacement at Amazon because they had it in stock and could deliver.
Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #3 –
Mark those long wrist blade handles to operate the valves will twist off valve stems, and crush valve seats. Most medical facilities put up with the long handles for about 2 years of constant repair before they junked them and went to electric sensor valves. Knuckle pressure only may help maintain your faucet untill road vibration takes it's toll.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Using the SEARCH function kindly provided by this Forum, I found this thread:
outside utility bay faucet
Also, in another thread, this faucet was suggested as a suitable (lower priced) replacement for the Moen:
Regency 12" Wall Mounted Swing Spout Swivel Faucet with 8" Centers
Chuck -- Thanks for searching for me!  I was a little lazy there, wasn't I?!

Quote from: sedelange –
Moen SV010.  I bought a replacement at Amazon because they had it in stock and could deliver.
Steve, thanks for the part number,  I actually need the lower part between the handles.

Quote from: Old phart phred –
Mark those long wrist blade handles to operate the valves will twist off valve stems, and crush valve seats.
Good to know!
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #5 –
I once had success with marine epoxy repairing a stripped drain cock on a swimming pool sand filter. Similar water pressure level, constantly exposed to water after the epoxy cured. The freeze damaged area of this faucet is only subject to water pressure when the faucet is turned on, so I wouldn't be worried about the epoxy failing and water running without our knowing about it. 

Has anyone tried J-B Weld WaterWeld ? 
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #6 –
For added utility you could use a service sink faucet, spout doesn't swing but most allow you to attach a garden hose. Haven't tried that particular JB weld product.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Old phart phred –
For added utility you could use a service sink faucet, spout doesn't swing but most allow you to attach a garden hose. Haven't tried that particular JB weld product.
A hose outlet would be very handy. 
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #8 –
Another option is to replace it with something like this. It uses a quick connect 4' hose section. I had that big faucet on my last two rigs. I was forever banging the compartment door into it (slow learner). Anyhow, I primarily use that faucet to fill the dog's water dish and this setup works great for me.
jor

93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Mark Duckworth –
I once had success with marine epoxy repairing a stripped drain cock on a swimming pool sand filter. Similar water pressure level, constantly exposed to water after the epoxy cured. The freeze damaged area of this faucet is only subject to water pressure when the faucet is turned on, so I wouldn't be worried about the epoxy failing and water running without our knowing about it. 

Has anyone tried J-B Weld WaterWeld ? 
Ours had the same kind of cracking that you described.  Most likely from water freezing in the low part of the faucet.  Pretty typical I think.  There's very little pressure on that side of the valves.  It was repaired with an epoxy more than 10 years ago and is still holding fine.  I don't recall if it was JB Weld but it most likely is.

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #10 –
Jor,
I like your setup.  What faucet assembly did you use? I keep hitting the original with the door also.  Do you have a parts list for the replacement?
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #11 –
Quote from: jor –
Another option is to replace it with something like this. It uses a quick connect 4' hose section. I had that big faucet on my last two rigs. I was forever banging the compartment door into it (slow learner). Anyhow, I primarily use that faucet to fill the dog's water dish and this setup works great for me.
jor


That's a really clean looking install.  Using that it would be easy to rig an outdoor shower too (when boondocking in a land far, far away from others, of course).

What is the quick connect above the sewer hose door?  Air?
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #12 –
Sorry copied wrong number from my notes.      Closest I found was Moen 8232. I stopped looking when I found the part number for faucet spout because that was what I broke
Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #13 –
Thanks for the 8121 info,  called moen and they are sending me the cartridges under warranty.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
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Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #14 –
Ours was leaking when we got the coach. I removed it and haven't replaced it. Don't miss it.

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #15 –
Mine cracked from freezing. I repaired it with JB Weld, it has lasted for several years now.
1995 U320C SE 40'
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Reply #16 –
Rescue tape may be an alternative to JB Weld. Replacing is the most aesthetic way to go. Had to replace ours as it was cracked when we purchased the coach. I purchased the replacement from FOT.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Reply #17 –
Quote
What faucet assembly did you use?
Here's what I used.

Mark,
The quick connect is the in-air connection for towing or whatever. This rig had one on each side, however, I eliminated the one on the other side as it was leaking badly.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Reply #18 –
Mark,

About a year ago I replaced the cartridges,stems o'rings and aerator in my leaky faucet and it's like new again.  When I took it off and apart I noticed a crack had been repaired already. I bought the coach in 2012 and don't know when it was repaired but it has held up. It looks like some sort of liquid steel epoxy was used. SteelStik Epoxy Putty Stick | J-B Weld

Jerry

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1993 U300/36WTBI DD6v92TA
build 4271  "Miss Lou"
1995 suzuki sidekick 4x4 toad
Gulfport, Ms

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Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #19 –
Jor,
Thank you!
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #20 –
Quote from: Mark Duckworth –
Using that it would be easy to rig an outdoor shower too (when boondocking in a land far, far away from others, or course).

And during an eclipse or at night.

FYI......the Regency faucet is superb for the money.

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #21 –
I bought the  J-B Weld WaterWeld today.  It has a putty like consistency so I'm going to attempt the repair without removing the faucet.  I'll report back on results.
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #22 –
Applied the Waterweld epoxy putty today.  Will test tomorrow.
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971
 

Re: Utility Bay Faucet

Reply #24 –
Quote from: Travelin' Man –
You should have added a drain petcock.
Ya probably should have.  If the epoxy holds I will drill and add.  I have the old one.  Easy to drill slightly oversized and then epoxy in the petcock.

Edit: the epoxy set up nicely and no leaks.  Took over 24 hrs to harden because of the thickness of the repair.
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971