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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-24-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,400
Posted By avanti
Several dealers on eBay have Valterra valves at...

Several dealers on eBay have Valterra valves at decent prices, allegedly in stock. I just ordered a pair. We'll see...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-24-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,400
Posted By avanti
Interesting you should mention that. As I...

Interesting you should mention that.

As I said before, my black valve was somewhat tight so I figured that this would be a great time to try this out. The results were disconcerting:

I drilled...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-24-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,400
Posted By avanti
N.B. that the lubricant that that guy is using in...

N.B. that the lubricant that that guy is using in the video says "WD-40" on the can, but it IS NOT what we commonly think of as WD-40. Rather, it is WD-40 brand silicone lubricant. This is an...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-23-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,400
Posted By avanti
Well, a small data point: Our erstwhile 2005...

Well, a small data point:
Our erstwhile 2005 Airstream Interstate had a single black/gray tank, so it only had one valve. In the nine years we owned it, there was no sign of trouble.

Our current...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-23-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,400
Posted By avanti
So, I decided to take InterBlog's sage advice and...

So, I decided to take InterBlog's sage advice and order a pair of valves. Much to my surprise, they are showing either "out of stock" or are ridiculously expensive at all my go-to parts places...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-20-2020, 01:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,400
Posted By avanti
I have a vague memory of a procedure in which...

I have a vague memory of a procedure in which people drill a little hole in the housing somewhere that lets them spray in silicone lubricant.
Anybody know the details?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-18-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,400
Posted By avanti
I have never had the pleasure, but apparently the...

I have never had the pleasure, but apparently the trick is to saw through the valve body, reach in with needle-nose pliers, and pull out the valve gate far enough for it to drain.

Here is a link:...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-17-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,400
Posted By avanti
You know, those things don't last forever, and...

You know, those things don't last forever, and they aren't that expensive. I'd replace it.
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