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Old 11-22-2018, 05:42 AM   #1
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Check valve question

When I was winterizing my 26RBSS it was suggested that I push in my fresh water check valve to allow antifreeze to come through. Unfortunately when I did that it became damaged. It looks easy enough to replace the intake in the spring but I wonder how necessary this is. If I understand it’s purpose it keeps water from leaking when you use the fresh water tank. It seems to me that I could use a male cap or an inlet with a open/close valve on it and accomplish the same purpose. Also thought of using a quick connect too. If I’m off base here please advise. If I’m right I won’t be depending on that flimsy plastic check valve again.
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Old 11-22-2018, 07:18 AM   #2
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It seems to me that I could use a male cap or an inlet with a open/close valve on it and accomplish the same purpose.
Yes, that will work.

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Also thought of using a quick connect too.
That's the way I've done it for years.
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Old 11-22-2018, 07:33 AM   #3
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Thanks for the reply
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Old 12-12-2018, 06:32 AM   #4
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Bought this from Amazon to put on the city water intake. Removed flimsy plastic check valve and will just shut this valve off when not on city water. Should also help when winterizing to allow antifreeze to come out and then turn off valve. Cheaper than replacing the intake and should be permanent.
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Old 12-12-2018, 07:06 AM   #5
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I had the same problem on our 2101DS and installed this. It worked fine and can be found at any good hardware store.
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That’s about the same as my Amazon purchase and it was drinking water safe. For some reason my picture didn’t post. Good to know if my item fails. I couldn’t find it at Home Depot. Thanks
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That’s about the same as my Amazon purchase and it was drinking water safe. For some reason my picture didn’t post. Good to know if my item fails. I couldn’t find it at Home Depot. Thanks
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