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Subee 
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 Topic: Winterizing questionPosted: 01 Nov 2021 at 7:20am |
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Newbie here, we knew most of the other stuff on winterizing, but not sure how to disconnect the water line at the toilet valve. Would you mind explaining what you did? We don't want to miss anything.
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jato
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Posted: 01 Nov 2021 at 8:31am |
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Simply put ... you don't. If using compressed air open the foot valve or lever as if you were flushing to evacuate all air in the line and do this a couple times to verify all water is out. If you are using the suction method using RV antifreeze do the same as above and keep line open until you see the pink stuff coming out of the line and running into the toilet. Leave an ounce of antifreeze on top of the lid as well to keep the seal moist throughout the winter. If you don't do this last step there is a good chance the seal will dry and crack and you will have to replace it come spring.
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Posted: 01 Nov 2021 at 9:39am |
Yup...always works for us.
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Subee
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Posted: 01 Nov 2021 at 9:41am |
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Cool beans. Got it!!
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lostagain
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Posted: 01 Nov 2021 at 7:49pm |
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Jato, I did that and there was still enough residual water in the valve that when it froze, it broke the valve housing causing the leak. And, I found it on a Saturday evening with no RV parts stores available at least until the next Monday. We managed with a jug of water, though.
Subee, there is a water line to the toilet valve that you should be able to see. It's kind of like the water supply lines to a sink, only shorter. Some have convenient wings on the nut that you can grab and unscrew the line. Just be sure to have some rags available in case any water leaks out, unless, of course, you have a wet bath. My plan is to disconnect the supply line and blow some air through the open valve (held open by pushing the pedal down or, in some models, pulling the lever forward. But, as with any plastic plumbing stuff, be really careful not to cross-thread it and don't over tighten the fittings. |
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