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10-29-2013, 09:10 AM
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Finally found why my bathroom carpet is soaked!!! How to replace this?
After weeks of having a bathroom that kept getting wet... I think I found the culprit!
Under my vanity is the (I believe) air purge valve for winterizing. Looks like it's weeping as it's wet.
How the heck do I replace that? Haven't messed with anything that wasn't threaded on the water lines!
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10-29-2013, 09:30 AM
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Looks like a threaded T the valve may unscrew, if not lowes/ home depot have fittings for the tubing cut add new section
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10-29-2013, 09:40 AM
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You should look for 'Shark-bite' fittings. The crimping tool needed to replace those fittings would cost more than you can believe! Shark-bite fittings do the job without the expensive tools. You'll probably need to remove the carpet to make sure the underlayment isn't ruined.
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10-29-2013, 09:40 AM
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What useful purpose do those devices serve?
If not needed, remove them and then using compression PEX fittings, splice in sections to replace what was removed.
Based on the photo they didn't spend a lot of time installing the pipes originally.
BTW, I don't have anything like that in any of my water supply pipes.
Dr4Film ----- Richard
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10-29-2013, 09:43 AM
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aaron7,
What your pictures show are the old "Low Point Water Drain Valves." You pull "UP" on the rings to open them. The tubing is Polybutylene. Question: What size is the tubing? 3/8" or 1/2"??
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10-29-2013, 09:51 AM
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In that case, remove them and install decent shut-off valves with T's, etc.
Probably what is happening is that your water supply pressure is too high which is causing the valves to weep.
Dr4Film ----- Richard
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10-29-2013, 10:31 AM
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The entire bathroom should be gutted as I'm sure the wood underneath has suffered. This leak isn't anything new; looks like it was doing this for many years.
For now though, I need to live in it so I can't be without a bathroom!
The pressure here is somewhat high, yes, but didn't seem overkill. I'll turn the spigot down a tad. Was nice to have some pressure for the shower but I prefer a dry floor!
The piping is 3/8". You mention these being the low drains but newer rigs not having them, how does that work?
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10-29-2013, 10:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron7
The entire bathroom should be gutted as I'm sure the wood underneath has suffered. This leak isn't anything new; looks like it was doing this for many years.
For now though, I need to live in it so I can't be without a bathroom!
The pressure here is somewhat high, yes, but didn't seem overkill. I'll turn the spigot down a tad. Was nice to have some pressure for the shower but I prefer a dry floor!
The piping is 3/8". You mention these being the low drains but newer rigs not having them, how does that work?
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"Turning the spigot down" will not reduce pressure, only flow. You need a pressure regulator. This is a good one:
H560 Mini Brass Water Pressure Regulators with Hose Connections, Water Pressure Reducing Valves - Small Capacity, Water Safety & Flow Control - Watts
My low point drains are actually low points, in the bottom of compartments, not in floor of bathroom.
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10-29-2013, 10:38 AM
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You probably need an adjustable regulator to reduce the pressure. Turning down the spigot wouldn't reduce the pressure, just the volume of flow when open.
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10-29-2013, 10:40 AM
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aaron7,
Your water pressure should not exceed 60 psi. Use a standard RV pressure regulator, if necessary. Polybutylene tubing cannot stand the pressures that PEX can.
All RVs have Low Water Drains -- the newer ones have twist-to-close valves - some even have a end stop at the bottom of the drain line instead of a valve.
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10-29-2013, 10:44 AM
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Ahh, didn't realize I was just reducing flow that way.
All I have right now is the $12 Camco adapter that makes our pressure so low the shower has a hard time coming on. But, that's better than a soaked carpet!!
Can't afford a fancy one at the moment... we're kinda living day to day till we get our employment going here!
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10-29-2013, 11:15 AM
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What a place to put low point drains  !!
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10-29-2013, 11:16 AM
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If you will always have water and heat in the RV, then just cap them off. You won't need to drain anytime soon I'm sure.
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10-29-2013, 11:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aaron7
Ahh, didn't realize I was just reducing flow that way.
All I have right now is the $12 Camco adapter that makes our pressure so low the shower has a hard time coming on. But, that's better than a soaked carpet!!
Can't afford a fancy one at the moment... we're kinda living day to day till we get our employment going here!
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That $12 Camco unit is a water restrictor sold as a pressure reducer. If you turn the spigot closed a little it does the same thing as the Camco unit. It doesn't reduce the pressure as they lead people to believe.
Dr4Film ----- Richard
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