pitch black
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when winterizing rig I pushed the valve on city water inlet and it blew, any ideas for what i should do. replace or repair, and how to go about doing it, hope not to hard. thanks.
Check Valve Blown
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2010augusta
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Go find a brass check valve and replace it. It is very easy and should take less than 30 minutes. You might want to buy several of the brass check valves and replace all the plastic ones. To keep your UDC like it is you might have to hollow out the factory check valve and add the brass one one the back side of it, because if I remember correctly the check valve and hose attachment in one and the same.
pitch black
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where would be best place to buy one, thanks
2010augusta
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Online or a good local plumbing supply store. RV shops probably will not have brass ones.
pitch black
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thanks ......
newbie
Northern Virginia
It's not easy to replace that particular check valve as it is molded in with the plastic assembly. I managed to remove mine but it was a PITA and you almost destroy the plastic removing the valve. If you aren't that handy and you want to keep your UDC looking clean, you'll need to order a new one (in the plastic assembly plate) through Heartland. If you are handy, you can order one of these 1/2 brass check valves http://www.mcmaster.com/#brass-check-valves/=4rh5tr and modify the existing assembly.
John
John
pitch black
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was it much trouble to put on, thanks
