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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3255 |
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Topic: Help! Water leak Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 8:23am |
Where did you purchase the Camco product? Local hardware store? Sounds interesting as we never sanitized for the first 5 years of ownership (we do use for drinking as well but never got sick) but since then have used the bleach method and then gone through the process of white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice to rid the lines of the smell and taste of bleach. Thanks as this method would be a lot simpler. Does this product leave a noticeable after taste or smell in the lines?
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Apr 2022 at 7:41am |
I sanitize the tank when I de-winterize. I have no problems using water from the tank. I fill with fresh water and put in the appropriate amount of Camco Tastepure Drinking Water Freshener. It is essentially bleach, but made for drinking water, so it keeps the water in the tank safe to drink. Since it is made for that purpose, I am pretty sure it does not have any added ingredients that could be harmful. That is not necessarily the case with laundry bleach. We've been doing this since we bought the trailer in 2015 and have had no problems using the water for drinking, cooking, and washing/showering.
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StephenH
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richardd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Apr 2022 at 5:48pm |
This is a good video about the water pump...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL_3kz7y2zM
I did what it says and it seemed to work. My filter was upside down, the place for the allen key was a little tricky, but turning it 1/4 turn counter clockwise seemed to cure it's hiccups. Also, I put in a water regulator (with guage) and a water cut off. I used what was in the tank and drained the little that was left. Tomorrow I'll see if it still leaks from the tank. Now I plan to replace the Anode rod. |
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richardd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 9:27pm |
Good advice. I only consume bottled water. Thanks again
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SC for Huskers
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 8:58pm |
Hey guy, glad you found out about how to get the pump turned on. Just for giggles, i wouldnt drink that tank water without boiling it. I use city water and bottle water to drink. Good Luck |
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richardd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 8:47pm |
I watched a Youtube video and realized it is an "on demand" system. I was thinking something was wrong, but the pump only comes on when water is turned on. After I use all the water in the fresh water tank, I will see if I still have a leak from the tank. I did find the screw on cap has a crack. I'll replace it. Thanks for all the help and making this a great site.
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jato
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 6:44pm |
If a fuse was bad or not connected into the spade connectors properly a red light would be on next to the faulty fuse. If lines are pressurized the pump will turn off, so when you turned the pump on and it went off soon thereafter, did you have a line or two open? Open both the H and C while turning the pump on - will it turn on then? One time I took a screwdriver when another podder had this issue, and using the handle of the screwdriver gave a few good raps on the housing of the pump and it turned on. Simple fix - that individual had never used the pump, always camped where they could plug into a water supply. Maybe you will encounter the same?
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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richardd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 6:21pm |
I checked the connections, the switch, and the only 10v fuse in the box and all look good.
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richardd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 5:46pm |
I don't know how to use a voltmeter. Do you know which fuse is for the pump? I suspect the source of the leak, which was only a drop every couple seconds from inside the tank with the cap off, could be as I was told in previous posts. the water pump valve sticking. So I'm trying to do what was suggested to clear it up. But the pump won't run.
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3255 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 2022 at 5:36pm |
Did you use a voltmeter or similar to double check that the fuse for the pump is ok; that you have continuity? Also have you found the source of the leak from your original post? If the fuse is ok then you may have a loose wire going from the pump, check your 2 wire nut connections. |
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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