Rv Toilet Valve Sticking Open
We re asked often about the proper method to lubricate a sticky rv dump valve.
Rv toilet valve sticking open. Aqua magic toilets produced by thetford are the most common toilets found in all but the most expensive of rvs. My young grandson pushed on the pedal to flush the toilet and now it will not stop running water. Here s how to repair your rv toilet. We suggest you contact the manufacturer of the commode or a store that sells replacement parts for your toilet brand and model.
The contents inside the valve dry out causing the valve to. Flush valve stuck on toilet. As a result repairing rather than replacing the rv toilet is a common practice. Customer service october 4th 2016.
Toilet stuck open posted in problems solutions after market. By lynda sealrock or question. A stuck or broken holding tank valve is a really big issue if it happens but can easily be prevented. Toilet flush valve stuck open.
Has anyone had this issue. I started to google and there was a recommendation to put silicone spray on the rubber valve that is around it. Hank lynn 07 cougar 290rks 5er e z flex 16 xps ribs 04 5 dodge 2500 ho 5 9 qc 2wd lwb prodigy ride rite real trucks rattle 07 cougar mods. Thanks for visiting the rv repair club site and the opportunity to assist with your toilet issue.
We went to our campsite for the weekend we found that our toilet when flushing wouldn t close all the way in fact it is stuck half way open. The rvers are usually referring to the black 3 inch gate valve on their black holding tank. Depending on the model and year your toilet valve will either have a flat spade valve that is a piece of flat plastic that slides back and forth into a rubber gasket that is supposed to seal and hold water or a rounded valve in the newer style. In some cases the 1 5 inch gray valve gets sticky over time especially if the rver is not using his rv full time.
We have to turn off the pump how can we fix this. An understanding of how dump valves work helps us take better care of them. Most rv commode manufacturers sell a kit to. If so any ideas on what to do.
By mike doris in. One nice feature of the thetford rv toilet is the fact that aqua magic parts are readily available. Dump valves sticking and black valve pushed in past the white panel any ideas.