Expert Answers about RV Waste Valves

• What is Cable of Valterra Waste Body Valve Made From
• The cable of the Valterra Waste Valve Body w/ Flexible Cable for RV Black Water Tank - 72" # TC372 is made from steel wire and it has a protective coating as opposed to some type of rod. The cables are going to be similar from both manufacturers - steel wire with a coating - but you are correct that people seem to like the Valterra better. The reason they have to be the same type (wire and coating) is that it allows the cable to flex, giving people much better options for installation....
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• What Wire Gauge Does Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve Use?
• I spoke with a representative of Valterra who told me that the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E40B-8 uses 3 wires, each of which are 18 gauge. Please keep in mind that you will need ABS solvent bond # A05-0303 for installation of this valve.
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• Is the RV Shower Valve with Vacuum Breaker 277-000025 Made in the USA
• The RV Shower Valve with Vacuum Breaker part # 277-000025 is not made in the USA but we do have a very similar option for you that is, the LaSalle Bristol Utopia RV Shower Valve with Vacuum Breaker part # 34420354R300NBX so if that's what you were looking for, this is what I recommend.
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• What does "Hybrid" Refer to on Patrick Distribution RV Shower Valve # 277-000027
• The Patrick Distribution RV Shower Valve w/ Diverter and Vacuum Breaker # 277-000027 referenced in your question has a hybrid construction. This basically refers to a combined use of both plastic and metal materials for the construction of this particular shower valve. The overall dimensions of this shower valve are 5 inches tall x 9.25 inches long x 1.25 inches deep. It has a rectangular base with a 2-hole installation. It will include the 2 required plastic mounting nuts.
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• What is Material is the Replacement Water Valve for Dometic Pedal Flush RV Toilets # DOM93FR Made Of
• The Replacement Water Valve for Dometic Pedal Flush RV Toilets # DOM93FR is made of Polypropylene. In the Owner's Manual for the # DOM93FR Dometic says if you water valve is leaking it could be because the water line connection is loose or not sealed properly. To fix that you would want to insure threads are not cross-threaded and tighten the connections.
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• What is the PSI Rating of the JR Products RV Check Valve for Fresh Water Systems
• The RV Check Valve for Fresh Water Systems # 37262195 has a 600 psi rating. I confirmed this with my contact at JR Products. Since RVs are almost always rated for a max psi rating between 40 - 50 so you won't need to worry about longevity with this piece. If you're referring to the amount of pressure needed to open up the plunger that isn't something that JR Products (or any manufacturer for that matter) tests simply because it is a minimal amount of water pressure that opens the plunger.
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• Why Does MB Sturgis Sturgi-Stay T-Fitting Have Male and Female Threads
• The two threads you pointed out on the MB Sturgis Sturgi-Stay T-Fitting for Type 1 Valve # 103612-MBS are on the outside a Type 1, ACME fitting and on the inside a POL fitting. A POL fitting is commonly found on the ASME tank used on motorized RVs to connect the propane tank valve to the RV regulator. Before the introduction of Type 1 fittings, POL fittings were the standard fitting for all propane tanks. Now, both types of fittings are featured on DOT cylinders. The POL fittings are...
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• What Type of Tire Minder Sensors Do I Need?
• According to Tire Minder's website you will only need aluminum sensors like the item # TM-2ALUM if you're towing a car or light truck with built-in TPMS that has aluminum valve stems. For your 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 I recommend the TireMinder i10 TPMS for RVs and Trailers w/ Signal Booster - 4 Tire Sensors item # TM89FR. The four Brass, waterproof and dustproof sensors let you monitor each tire individually. The system lets you use the monitor or an app on your smartphone as the...
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• Does The Phoenix Faucets # PF213321 Have Brass Threads On The Back Or Plastic?
• I reached out to my contact at Phenix Faucets, and the 4" Dual Handle RV Shower Valve with D-Spud - Chrome Finish, # PF213321, has brass threads on the back as your connection points. This faucet does not come with the handheld showerhead. If you need one, I recommend the Camco RV and Marine Handheld Showerhead w/ Hose and Hardware - Chrome, # CAM43713.
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• Empire Faucets Constructed of Non-metallic ABS plastic
• The Empire Faucets RV Shower Valve w/ Vacuum Breaker, # EM75PR has teacup style handles that are constructed of the same durable non-metallic ABS material as the main body of the faucet.
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