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jato
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Topic: Shakedown cruise question Posted: 28 Jan 2017 at 9:17pm |
Thanks Mike.
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ArenaBlanca
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Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 4:17pm |
My comment was more about the water input valve where the flushing water comes out to flush the toilet than the toilet seal. I am not sure what that valve is called. The seal isn't usually a problem.
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mcarter
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Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 4:51pm |
Well, my take is the input valve doesn't have any water in it unless the toilet flush is being used. The seal can be a problem. Once winterized the flush line is clear. As long as you are not running more water thru the line. Once you open the line without a water source, it's clear. The flush seal on the other hand can sit dry and I like to keep a little antifreeze on it.
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Mike Carter
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Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 7:03pm |
Originally posted by mcarter
Well, my take is the input valve doesn't have any water in it unless the toilet flush is being used. |
Yeah... that's not the case. There is water above the flush valve that if not expelled or replaced with antifreeze can very definitely crack the valve if it freezes. You might be able to get enough of it out by flushing the toilet after the water is turned off, thereby draining it, but I'm not sure I'd bank on it. TT
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JET
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Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 7:55pm |
Originally posted by ArenaBlanca
You might want to give some thought to the toilet valves. I've been told that water freezing in there can easily cause damage.
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Where and what exactly are the toilet valves and where are they accessed from?
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mcarter
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Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 9:45pm |
JET,
They are in the toilet, and would normally be cleared during winterization process, either by pressurized air or replaced by antifreeze. From your original post I took it you were not using the toilet or adding any water to the Pod. If you're concerned winterize again. I agree with TARS you have to ensure valve is clear during winterization process. But after that unless you introduce water back in system you should be good.
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Mike Carter
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mcarter
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Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 10:31pm |
JET,
The valve is controlled by the flush/fill lever of the toilet. Proper winterization would either clear the mechanism or fill it with antifreeze. Once winterized it will stay that way until water is put back to the toilet. On your shakedown you said your were not adding water and your dealer had winterized, so if you trust your dealer your toilet should be ok.
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Mike Carter
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JET
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Posted: 29 Jan 2017 at 10:47pm |
Originally posted by mcarter
JET,
The valve is controlled by the flush/fill lever of the toilet. Proper winterization would either clear the mechanism or fill it with antifreeze. Once winterized it will stay that way until water is put back to the toilet. On your shakedown you said your were not adding water and your dealer had winterized, so if you trust your dealer your toilet should be ok. |
Thanks for the clarification. I did do my first trip. And as planned I did not use water in the pod. I think I am good to go as far as knowing what to do when it is time to winterize. I did run into a few glitches on the trip that I am going to post on a new thread right now to get some input form the group before I call the selling dealer.
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