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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-21-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
Maybe someone can help make sense of something I...

Maybe someone can help make sense of something I tried. The last 2 times I emptied the black tank, I had the g/f flush the toilet while I opened the black tank drain valve. This has eliminated at...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-10-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
In that diagram, the 2 #11s would be the drain...

In that diagram, the 2 #11s would be the drain from the shower and the drain from the bathroom sink?

So if the pipe going up to the roof vent, or the roof vent itself is plugged somehow, would...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
I can definitely try your trick for sealing off...

I can definitely try your trick for sealing off those 2 air admittance valves. The smell doesn't ONLY come from that vent by the door, but that's where it seems strongest. The bathroom will stink...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
I have tested my theory by only draining the gray...

I have tested my theory by only draining the gray tank, and there is no smell from the gray tank when I have to dump it. But a few minutes after dumping the black tank, its like I jumped into a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
I rinse probably 10-20 extra gallons of water...

I rinse probably 10-20 extra gallons of water through the black tank each time I empty it. Then I close the black tank valve and pump 10-15 gallons into the black tank and drain again. I have used...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
To answer all of your questions: Yes the gray...

To answer all of your questions:
Yes the gray tank is closed when dumping black tank.
Yes the gray tank valve is in its original location upstream from the "y" where the black and gray join.
Yes...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-04-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
Reviving this. The smell seems to be coming out...

Reviving this. The smell seems to be coming out of the area underneath the sink and it smells really strong by this vent that is next to the doorway. If there were pics of how the black tank...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-13-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
This is the style of vent on the roof of my RV. ...

This is the style of vent on the roof of my RV. Not this exact one, but something similar. I'll have to look at it closely and see if the pipe is still connected to it....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-13-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By treimche
Black Tank Draining Sewer Smell

Can someone help me identify where/how the smell enters the interior of my 1999 Chieftain when I drain the black tank? I have already replaced the wear parts in the toilet with a new flush valve,...
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