Expert Answers about RV Waste Valves

• Is There a Difference Between the Valterra Double RV Waste Valves and Bristol Double RV Waste Valves
• The Double RV Waste Valves # T68C and the Bristol Double RV Waste Valves # 34466ND17AAR are both going to serve the same purpose. The only real difference between the two is where they are manufactured. The Bristol Double RV Waste Valves # 34466ND17AAR is made in the USA and the Double RV Waste Valves # T68C is not. If being made in the USA means something to you, then you should go with the Bristol Double RV Waste Valves # 34466ND17AAR. Otherwise, you will be perfectly fine using the...
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• Comparing the Valterra Sewer Wye Part T38 and Part TR38
• The Double RV Waste Valves part # T38 has rotating valves on both the black water 3" hub outlet and the grey water 1-1/2" hub outlet whereas the Double RV Waste Valves part # TR38 only has a rotating valve on the grey water 1-1/2" hub outlet.
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• What is the Difference Between Double RV Waste Valves # T84 and # T84B
• The outlet tubes on Double RV Waste Valves # T84 are larger than those on Double RV Waste Valves # T84B. On the T84 the 3" Hubs slide OVER your RV's black-water lines. On the T84B the 3" Spigots slide INTO your RV's black-water lines. I have included links to videos on each.
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• What's The Difference Between The Valterra Waste Valves # T40C And # T40D
• The Valterra Bladex Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" FPT to 3" MPT # T40D has male and female threaded connectors while the Valterra Bladex Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" Hub to 3" MPT # T40C has a threaded male fitting and non-threaded hub fitting.
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• Difference Between Valterra Bladex Waste Valves T50 and T50A
• So the difference is purely in how the two connect to your sewer pipe, which will also tell you which one you need; one will slide into the pipe (the spigot) while the other will slide onto the pipe (the hub): - Slide Into Pipe: Valterra Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" Spigot to 3" Lug # T50A - Slide Onto Pipe: Valterra Bladex Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" Hub to 3" Lug # T50 To secure the valves to your pipe you would just need the Valterra ABS Solvent Cement # A05-0303.
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• Difference Between Valterra T1003-7VP and T1003-9VP Replacement RV Waste Valve Seal/Hardware Kits
• For a 3 inch waste valve, you'd want to use the Valterra # T1003-7VP kit. The # T1002-7VP kit is for 2 inch valves, and wouldn't work with your 3 inch valve.
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• Difference Between Valterra # T81, # T81A, and # T81B Double RV Waste Valves
• The difference between the three Valterra Double RV Waste Valves referenced in your question has to do with their fittings, specifically their use of hubs or spigots. Basically a spigot (also referred to as the "male" fitting) will go inside of a hub/socket while a hub (female) goes over a spigot. The particular waste valve you need will be specific to your application and existing setup. The Valterra # T81 has a 3 inch hub and a 1-1/2 inch spigot. The Valterra # T81A has a 3 inch spigot...
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• What Is The Difference Between A Spigot And A Hub?
• The difference between the Valterra RV Waste Valve # T60, and the Valterra RV Waste Valve # T60A, is that # T60 is a 3" Hub, and # T60A is a 3" Spigot. The difference between a spigot and a hub, is that a spigot is something that is to be assembled into another fitting and the common female connection of PVC fittings is referred to as the socket or hub. The spigot end of a fitting can be inserted into a Hub or Socket.
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• Comparing the Double RV Waste Valves Part T80C and Part T80
• The difference between the Double RV Waste Valves part # T80C and part # T80 is that the former has a 1-1/2" spigot fitting and the latter has a 1-1/2" hub fitting. They both have 3" hub fittings as well. The spigot fitting means this will slide into the pipe and the hub fitting means this will slide over the pipe. The hub fittings are more common for the valves. In order to attach either assembly you will also need the Valterra ABS Solvent Cement part # A05-0303.
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• Differences Between The LaSalle Bristol 34466N11AB And 66N11ABPWT Gate Valves
• The Lasalle Bristol 66N11ABPWT has an MPT-spigot whereas the # 34466N11AB has a 1-1/2" hub and spigot. There's also the color difference to help differentiate between potable and waste water. We don't currently offer potable water gate valves but you could reach out to LaSalle Bristol directly to get theirs for your RV.
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• Which Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve To Use
• You linked to the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank, # E40-8 a 3" Hub to 3" Spigot. The difference between a hub connection and a spigot connection is that the hub is the female end and has a lip on the inside that stops the spigot (or male) end. Please note the three options of a 3" Hub to 3" Hub - # E40B-8, 3" Hub to 3" Spigot - # E40-8 or 3" Spigot to 3" Spigot - # E40A-8. I suggest you remove the current component and examine what you have. For installation,...
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• Valterra T-68 and T-68B Double RV Waste Valves Differences
• The part # T68 has a 3 inch and 1-1/2 inch hub that slide OVER a water line whereas the part # T68B has a spigot of the same size that slides INTO a water line. So the differences are basically do you need a male or a female style setup.
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• What is the Difference Between 1-1/2" Waste Valve Seals # T1001-9VP and # T1001-7VP
• The part # T1001-9VP is specifically designed for the Valterra Bladex Waste Valves like part # T1001VPM. If you have a typical 1-1/2" waste valve then you want to go with part # T1001-7VP instead.
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• Valterra Waste Valve Seal Kit for Old Style Valves
• We describe the Valterra Replacement Seals and Hardware Kit # T1003-7VP as being intended for the "old style" 3-inch waste valves. This is also how they are described on the Valterra website. The 9VP kit # T1003-9VP is for use with the Bladex type waste valves like # T1003DSPB. These seals are the same 3-inch size but have a slightly different profile.
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• Direct Replacement For A Bristol Double Hub V93B15
• Product # 34466ND13AAR is a hub, a hub or a socket is the common female connection to PVC fittings. While # 34466ND13BAR is a spigot, which is the end connection to a fitting that has to be assembled into another fitting; the spigot fitting has the same outside diameter as pipe. The spigot fitting can be inserted into a hub or socket. The Double RV Waste Valves # T80 is a direct bolt on for your Bristol Double Hub V93B15.
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• What is the Difference Between Valterra Double RV Waste Valves # T80, # T80C, and # T80A
• The differences between the Valterra # T80, # T80C, and # T80A simply has to do with the types of connections that they have. They vary between Hub (female) and Spigot (male) ends to suit your needs. The ends that change are on the side. The top of each part number has a bayonet cap that fits over a 3" lug fitting for your sewer hose. Part # T80 has a 3" Hub (female) and a 1-1/2" Hub (male) Part # T80C has a 3" Hub (female) and a 1-1/2" Spigot (male) Part # T80A has a 3" Spigot (male)...
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• Comparing Valterra And LaSalle Bristol Cable Actuated Gate Valves
• The gasket is the portion of the gate valve that's allowing waste water to leak through and not actually the gate. Both companies are using a rubber gasket that will eventually fail so it really comes down to the other features of the gate valve to determine which you'd prefer. LaSalle Bristol's cable actuated gate valves don't allow you to replace the cable if there was ever an issue, whereas Valterra's do come apart and will allow you to replace components without having to replace the...
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• What is the Difference Between Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valves # E85-8 and # E84-8
• The difference between the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valves # E85-8 and # E84-8 is the design of the center output tube. On # E85-8 it's a straight, regular hub. On # E84-8 the center tube has bayonet fittings. Based on your pictures you would need # E84-8. However, the input size of either hub is 3 inches so your smaller tubes would not fit without adapting to the tubing size you have up to a 3 inch mating tube to fit the E84-8. It looks like the smaller tubes are 1-1/2 inch (measure...
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• Comparing Patrick Industries RV Shower Valves 277-000025 and 277-000027
• The RV Shower Valve w/ Vacuum Breaker - Dual Teacup Handle - Satin Nickel # 277-000027 will have metal handles, where the RV Shower Valve w/ Vacuum Breaker - Dual Teacup Handle - Satin Nickel # 277-000025 has plastic handles. Otherwise these will be the same faucets with metal bases.
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• Difference Between Barbed Drain Valves
• The only difference between the Valterra Universal Barbed Drain Valve # A01-2025VP and the Camco RV Drain Valve - Barbed # CAM22223 is the manufacturer. Apart from that, these are the same drain valves that each have 1/2" and 3/8" diameter barb threads, a flange, are made of plastic and are white.
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