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08-24-2011, 09:59 AM
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The toilet has a brass nut on a valve on the bottom of the flushing mechanism that constantly drips. I have tightened it until I chickened out. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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08-25-2011, 04:40 AM
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Make and model of toilet may help broaden the group of members who might venture a reply.
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08-25-2011, 06:04 AM
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Sounds like your water valve is leaking and needs to be replaced before the leak causes damage. It is easy to replace and all RV dealers keep them in stock.
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08-25-2011, 06:24 AM
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Turn off the water---back the nut completely off then take a look. Maybe a washer? A flange? split tubing? or the leaky valve, but with the nut off you may be able to see the problem clearly.
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08-25-2011, 09:50 AM
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Thanks guys: I'll give it a try.
George Z: It's a Sealand by Dometic. Standard on all Alpine Coachs.
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08-25-2011, 09:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by njs42
Turn off the water---back the nut completely off then take a look. Maybe a washer? A flange? split tubing? or the leaky valve, but with the nut off you may be able to see the problem clearly.
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Yup...
Mine had a crack on the threads..had to get a new one two months ago..
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08-27-2011, 10:43 PM
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Chris:
I happen to have a new valve replacement kit. It's yours if you'd like it. I changed to a Concerto toilet with electronic flush and don't see ever using the valve kit.
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08-28-2011, 01:37 AM
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Chris, it's the water valve, follow advice and change it, not hard, most rv dealers can get it and then can change it too.
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09-10-2011, 06:37 PM
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Drip, Drip no more:
Thanks everyone for your help. Special thanks to Take Pride for sending me the valve I needed. Thank you very much Mr. Pride, you are a scholar and a gentleman.
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09-12-2011, 09:12 PM
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Aww, shucks...... 
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