Dump Valve Rebuild?

[Robert Britton]

When I have no air pressure and need to dump, I am able to use the
air valves manually. It's a little inconvenient but I don't have the
need to do that very often so no big deal.

With the engine running, the air from the compressor goes to the air-
dryer then to the tanks. With an auxiliary compressor, is there a
need to be concerned about filling the tanks without going through
the air-dryer?

Robert Britton
87FC
Hollister, California




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> 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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