When we were in the Northwest this summer we suffered some equipment degradation. Still had half a handle for the all important black tank drain valve, and a pair of vice-grips in the tool box in case the second half of the handle failed. It was clear that I would have a maintenance project when we got home.
Knowing what I was facing, we did an especially good job of flushing and cleaning the tank before we left our full hookup site the day before we got home, and then put the toilet off limits.
It really was a simple, 15 minute job, made much easier because unlike Nina, I didn't have
neighbors watching my every move. (Seriously, check out Nina's seriously funny post from a couple years ago.) One bolt was a bit challenging to access, but not a big deal. The new valve has an aluminum handle. Seems much less likely that part of it will break off.
I am probably going to have to replace a slightly leaky blade eventually. Good to know that messing with that stuff isn't the end of the world. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's easier than lots of projects you've done. There are flanges on both the inlet and outlet pipes that match to the sealing rings. You'll need enough clearance to get the gaskets in place and slip the blade valve assembly between them without dislodging them.
DeleteThanks, John. Will put that off until after I get new tires. Any excuse will do. :)
ReplyDeleteI used bunch of excuses, too, but the job wasn't as nasty as I thought it might be.
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