Valve Question

[Meadows11]

After de-winterizing my TT (2013 X23B) I turned the valves to the water heater back to position and I have a leak where the actual knob valve is. Does anyone know how to get the silver clamps off that holds the lines on connected to the valve? I have a leak on the back side of the knob (underneath)....Is there a sealant that I can use or just replace valve knob?

[Jmooney]

If it looks like this than its a single use , pinched clamp. You will need to replace with traditional type clamp, or purchase tool and new pinch clamps

[Jmooney]

You have to pry the pinched part open, and in the process will probably tear up the hose.

[Brownie]

If there is enough slack in the water line, you may want to just cut it (slightly below the clamp ring) and replace the valve with a "Shark-bite" push on valve. I do a lot of plumbing work in manufactured homes that use PEX tubing. I have found these easy to install and they last much longer than the cheap plastic ones they use in MH's and RV's.

[mcfarmall]

Use a pair of side cutters.

[norty1]

Or score it with a hack saw. You cold also try re crimping it.