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Old 06-14-2012, 07:52 PM   #1
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Black Tank Valve Leak

While loading up for this wkds 1st camping trip in the new 22FB, I noticed the drain pipe cap leaking. We just treated the black tank yesterday as instructed and it's been leaking while sitting in the barn last night as well. I checked the T-handle to make sure it was good and seated, it kinda has me concerned! Any ideas????
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I foregot to mention, TT has the thermal pkg so I can't see anything underneath.
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Old 06-14-2012, 10:35 PM   #3
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It sounds like the valve is not seated properly. It could be from construction debri when the holes were drilled for fittings in the tank. I think I would have a 5 gal bucket handy for when you pull the cap off.
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Old 06-15-2012, 06:08 AM   #4
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Good idea clutch, I sure wouldn't want an episode of RV (Robin Williams LOL) scene on my first poopoo dump! Thanks for your input!
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Old 06-15-2012, 08:23 AM   #5
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You may have a piece of debris not letting the valve blade fully seat. I had your symptom once - dumped the tank, cleaned out w/ lots of water and a wand down the toilet, backflushed w/ my Flush King, and that seemed to take care of the issue. I always now put a bucket under the pipe end when removing the cap just in case

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Old 06-15-2012, 08:54 AM   #6
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I was thinking about leaving the cap off while at camp with a bucket under it so I can monitor the leakage. I wonder if that would catch the campsite host attention? Now the flush is a good point mikefos, I will definetely give that a shot!
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i bought and use one of these at the connection between the abs pipe and the cap. it can save you, if you can see it's there.

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Very good idea.
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