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11-09-2018, 07:52 AM
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Leaking Pressure Regulator
The "premium" pressure regulator I purchased from Camping World less than six months ago has sprung a leak, actually several. This is used for potable water so I am hesitate to apply any sort of sealant. Is there a safe way to stop these leaks?
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11-09-2018, 08:53 AM
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I'm sure smarter people than me will come along here, but for me teflon tape would do if those leaks are coming from threaded joints....If you have a problem with that tape, it would not come in contact with your water if used correctly. Monkey
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11-09-2018, 09:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeHogan
The "premium" pressure regulator I purchased from Camping World less than six months ago has sprung a leak, actually several. This is used for potable water so I am hesitate to apply any sort of sealant. Is there a safe way to stop these leaks?
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That's BROKE! I don't think your fixing that one. Looks like maybe it was over tightened, Brass is soft.
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11-09-2018, 09:49 AM
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Hmmm...something I had never thought of is overtightening. We do not use a wrench to tighten the hose on the regulator. Can you over tighten by hand? Maybe....
I have sent the picture to the manufacturer to get their take on this.
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11-09-2018, 10:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeHogan
Hmmm...something I had never thought of is overtightening. We do not use a wrench to tighten the hose on the regulator. Can you over tighten by hand? Maybe....
I have sent the picture to the manufacturer to get their take on this.
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Hand tighten, I doubt it's over tight if you did it by hand. Any chance it's freeze damage?
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11-09-2018, 10:15 AM
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Valterra Customer Service
The manufacturer, Valterra, has graciously offered me a replacement. Very fast response to my email, within a day, and a very quick decision 'no question' replacement with an hour or so.
Very impressive Customer Service.
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11-09-2018, 10:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeHogan
The manufacturer, Valterra, has graciously offered me a replacement. Very fast response to my email, within a day, and a very quick decision 'no question' replacement with an hour or so.
Very impressive Customer Service.
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Good news. But I would be interested in what caused it? Did they offer a reason?
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11-21-2018, 09:38 AM
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Valterra did not ask for the part to be returned. Upon very close inspection there appears to be a slight deformation of the nut just below the leak and a crack in the housing. Impact damage? Do not remember ever dropping this unit but the casting clearly looks cracked.
Received the new one yesterday from Valterra, UPS.
Now I have a spare:-)
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