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02-27-2007, 12:42

Now that there is a discussion of dump valves ... and you mention the
&^%^&% air valves ...

I really hate having to 'air up' the coach just to dump, especially
when I'm in an RV park for a week or so. It seems so silly to run a
500 hp engine just to get the air pressure to dump the sewage.

So, does anybody know if
1. is it practical to re-route the air valve source to the auxiliary
compressor (used to provide air to the Microphor toilet) -- and will
that compressor be able to provide enough air to efficiently operate
the air valves without stressing the compressor, or
2. what are some of the alternatives (and costs + ease of
installation). Are electric valves a good idea? I certainly don't
really want to hassle with manual valves... the switches are close
enough to the sewage as it is...

When in an RV park, I usually go 3 days between dumps or I dump on
the day we leave... It's not like I do it all the time, but I have
noticed a few strange looks from neighbors after I've 'aired up' to
do a dump.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
El Sobrante, CA

On Feb 27, 2007, at 1:34 PM, Terry Neal wrote:

> Keith, you should contact Jeff Miller at Dupree Products
> (616.355.9811). He owns Dupree now & has the valves in stock as
> well as
> all the rebuild parts. Also,. you can upgrade to air valves if that
> interests you? The bodies are glued into the tank adapter. If you
> get
> lucky, the adapter that screws into the tank will turn out easily. If
> not, you have the cut the fitting out of the tank & glue a new one in.
>
> Terry Neal
> Bozeman, MT
> 82PT40 6V92TA
> 74FC34 6V53T
>
>
> Keith Strehle wrote:
>
>> The next item on the list is the dump valves. They are the twist lock
>> type and appear to be original equipment. The look just like the
>> Dupree
>> valves? Are there knockoffs out there? Are the valve bodies glued in?
>> If they are Dupree valves, should I rebuild or replace the gate
>> assembly?
>>
>> Thanks, Keith
>>

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