Can Cable of Valterra Waste Valve Body with Flexible Cable TC372 Be Shortened

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I want to replace a Bristol 3 inch valve with the Valterra but need to shorten the cable. Can the cable be shortened to 36 inches and still operate correctly?

asked by: Marc E

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My contact at Valterra confirmed that their Waste Valve Body with Flexible Cable # TC372 can indeed allow you to shorten the actuating cable to the desired length to suit your specific RV. It will work fine after you shorten it to 36-inches.

expert reply by: Adam R

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