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Old 11-30-2017, 09:07 AM   #1
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Anybody tried this:.

Lubricating sewer valves? Seems like a genius move to me


https://youtu.be/2GDErKY05-8
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Good Idea!! thanks for sharing
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Old 11-30-2017, 09:16 AM   #3
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For years I've used a tank treatment that contained a lube and have never had a problem.
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Mine won't close completely. I'll give it a try.
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This has been done for years buy many of us. You can either do it the way it's done in the video or drill a hole and screw in a zerk fitting. The drilling and spraying or the zerk fitting, really only lube the arm (the biggest issue) and part of the valve. Using a tank chemical like "Mr_D" recommended makes for a two fold maintenance procedure that should keep your tank valve working well for years.
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For years I've used a tank treatment that contained a lube and have never had a problem.

I never thought about doing this. What do you use?
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Thanks for the great tip!
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Thanks for the info. Will surely check it out.
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Mine have grease zerk's in about the same location. Plus I spray silicone on the metal slide rod. I was amazed how much this helped.
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Good idea. I wipe a little silicon paste on the shaft, but this will lube the track that the gate rides in..
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Mine won't close completely. I'll give it a try.
When mine wouldn’t close completely it was because the rubber gasket around the valve had buckled. Replacing the valve is a really easy job, but empty and clean the tanks throughly and then let them sit open for a while so things can dry out. There are several YouTube videos that will show you how.
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Thanks for sharing that video. I use a lot of knife valves for my Koi pond and I've never thought about that.
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Lubricating sewer valves? Seems like a genius move to me
https://youtu.be/2GDErKY05-8
About 5 years ago I installed new gate valves in my waste lines. About one year later they were working very stiff. I thought, shucks I will have to install new valves (favorite job).

I learned of the "genius move" and drilled/lubed/inserted screw into my two waste valves. I was shocked how easy they worked almost instantly. I now remove the screw and spray silicone in the valve cavity about every 8-10 months. The gate valves have been very easy to open/close for the last 4 years. (Note: I only lube valves after I have emptied the tanks) All the best.
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I have four sewer valves....all buried deep inside the bowels of the motorhome. I can't see any of them at all.

But for the past 13 years I've flushed the tanks and then added back a couple gallons of water and half cup or so Of Dawn dish soap and I think that may help keep the knife blade lubricated.
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