Thanks so much just fixed the problem I've been struggling for 2 weeks emptyed the tank at least 10 times trying different things but I took this valve off smashed out the insides with a screwdriver put it back together and I will be showering in half an HR I'm so happy thank you 🎉😊
@karensataylor508 Жыл бұрын
Thank goodness for your video I watched tons and couldn't figure out my issue but your video helped me put my puzzle together!
@honeycomb.n.cattle34639 ай бұрын
Glad to hear. I was happy to figure this out and thought it could help people by sharing it.
@industrialexitstrategist202210 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! I'm dealing with low hot water pressure yet have strong cold water pressure. I also found a leak on the twist plastic end on the check valve. Thanks again! Great video?
@honeycomb.n.cattle34636 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. When I found this problem, I couldn't find any videos addressing the issue and figured it would help. 🙂
@jcobra09 Жыл бұрын
I was in the same boat. Hot water for maybe 30sec then nothing. My brother in law had this happen as well, so he said I should pull and check it. Well it ended up shooting out (the inner valve itself) of the brass housing. I ran hot water with great success without the valve the rest of the trip. Bought a new one when we got back home, now I’m putting that in. It is a BITCH to get out. My hot water tank is under a hide a bed. Hard to get to. The impact…. Great idea my friend!
@honeycomb.n.cattle34636 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. I was lucky that mine is located in an easy to reach spot, and there is a panel to remove for access. Happy camping!
@banjeauvi73212 жыл бұрын
Just pulled mine and took the guts out until I can get a new one. Easy fix.
@honeycomb.n.cattle34632 жыл бұрын
For sure.
@donnvall9256 Жыл бұрын
Do you mean you took out the guts, re-installed the check valve and are using the water heater until you can get a new check valve? I'm wondering if the system will still work with no check valve guts?
@misc8932 Жыл бұрын
My "T" winterizing diverter went bad. When I took it out and blew into it - it worked fine - but when I connected it to the bottom of the T side and turned on the water it flowed through the other free ports. So blowing into it and turning the knob is not a valid test. :-( I did all of the work of replacing the check valve and only needed to swap the T valve.
@joshualancaster53752 жыл бұрын
What size socket did you use to get it off
@honeycomb.n.cattle34632 жыл бұрын
Was a one inch.
@charlesfroeder103511 ай бұрын
Mine was in same position at top of tank. It was plastic. I thought at first it was plastic because they went cheap. But after I put the replacement one made of brass in, and it works fine so far, I read on a forum that different metals can fuse together. I did use Teflon tape so there is a barrier between the metals. It’s a 10 gallon Atwood which is aluminum. I think the temperature for electrolysis may be a lot higher than the temperature of the water heater, not sure. I don’t want to take new valve out and put new plastic in, as this was a very difficult job due to the location of the back of the tank. I noticed your replacement was brass and I guess the one you took out was original from factory? What are your thoughts?
@honeycomb.n.cattle34636 ай бұрын
I do believe it was original. I think the Teflon should act as a good barrier for the corrosion. I was grateful that there was a panel to remove for access to the back of mine. I'm glad to hear the video helped. Happy camping. 🙂
@joshualancaster53752 жыл бұрын
Just had this same problem they were so hard to get off
@honeycomb.n.cattle34632 жыл бұрын
Mine was too. Tried to use a wrench first, then a socket with ratchet. Ended up using my electric impact gun and it came out a lot easier.
@hermankravchenko64707 ай бұрын
My hot water taps throughout RV are spurring and pushing out air I supposed I need to check that valve and replace it since I am not sure why else would hot water spur when cold water not
@honeycomb.n.cattle34636 ай бұрын
It could be the problem. Have you had a chance to dig into it yet?
@SharonTrobaugh Жыл бұрын
Hi! About how long did this take to replace?
@honeycomb.n.cattle34639 ай бұрын
20 minutes or so. Most of the time was spent getting to it.
@jameslewis62159 ай бұрын
Not a good idea to use an impact on a porcelain lined tank.
@honeycomb.n.cattle34639 ай бұрын
Good point
@jamesbehrendt2767 Жыл бұрын
you did so well the first half of the video. then you stated calling it a "hot water heater". why would you want to heat "hot" water?