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The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?

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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2017, 10:21:36 am »
Ron, I use Boeshield T-9 Lub. It a waterproof lubrication I was told to use on my bike chain, does not collect dirt or water. So I use it on all moving parts of my 3100, steps, battery slide value actuators, slide. works great, not cheap at all, 4 oz. can is $20.00, cheaper on line when ordering mult. cans


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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2017, 10:58:51 am »
Quote from: KB9OMH on January 10, 2017, 10:21:36 am
Ron, I use Boeshield T-9 Lub. It a waterproof lubrication I was told to use on my bike chain, does not collect dirt or water. So I use it on all moving parts of my 3100, steps, battery slide value actuators, slide. works great, not cheap at all, 4 oz. can is $20.00, cheaper on line when ordering mult. cans


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Hi Jim,

I never heard of it, but reading up on it I think I will give it a try.  It does sound like the right spray lubrication for a waste tank valve.  I could use it on much around the house and garage.

Thank you for the suggestion!
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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2017, 11:08:14 am »
I just bought a 12 oz aerosol can for $18.38 HERE with free shipping.  I don't know if it's the best deal out there, but the best I could find in 10 minutes of research.

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« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2017, 11:52:20 am »
Thanks for the link Ron.  I just ordered a can, too.
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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #19 on: January 10, 2017, 12:17:27 pm »
Quote from: ron.dittmer on January 10, 2017, 11:08:14 am
I just bought a 12 oz aerosol can for $18.38 HERE with free shipping.  I don't know if it's the best deal out there, but the best I could find in 10 minutes of research.

Ron

About the same at Amazon as long as you're an Amazon Prime subscriber  https://www.amazon.com/Boeshield-LU1063-T-9-Lubricant/dp/B008H5ZO88
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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2017, 03:14:31 pm »
I just signed up for a can also,  thanks for the tip.              Ron,  you have access to your rig,  would it be possible to  post a picture of the area I should be lube-ing  /  cleaning ?   (valve)  New to this
gig and still learning the ropes,  as they used to say.    Besides,  you're retired now,  have the time,  and love tutorials !

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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2017, 08:01:02 pm »
Quote from: jimmer on January 10, 2017, 03:14:31 pm
I just signed up for a can also,  thanks for the tip.              Ron,  you have access to your rig,  would it be possible to  post a picture of the area I should be lube-ing  /  cleaning ?   (valve)  New to this
gig and still learning the ropes,  as they used to say.    Besides,  you're retired now,  have the time,  and love tutorials !

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Ha, ha.  I have no clue yet as to what I will be spraying.  This is a new experience for me.  Hopefully my problem is on the outside the valve assembly with accessible moving parts needing cleaning & lubrication.  If the problem is inside with the rubber seals and sliding valve door, I will likely replace the assembly.

I will post my investigation but not anytime soon.  It's a cold garage floor having a forced air garage furnace mounted to the ceiling (heat rises).  A heated garage floor would have been a much better means to heat our garage.  I won't be crawling around under our PC until March/April.  Most importantly, I have other more pressing wintertime honey-do house projects to get finished now that the holidays are behind us.
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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2017, 10:05:17 pm »
OK,  RON,  you make a good point there with the cold floor !          My guess is  a lot of us would benefit from your  investigation into this project, but don't want you in trouble with the missus.
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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2017, 10:53:56 pm »
When you are married to a little Greek woman, you have to follow orders closely. :)
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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #24 on: January 11, 2017, 09:42:02 am »
I once had to replace the black tank gate valve and let me tell you it was one pain.   The entire plumbing system was built from the tank out and the tolerances are much closer than you might think!   There are flanges/nipples as I recall on the valve assembly and getting the 3 "round thin gaskets to stay on each side of the valve assembly so that they make up correctly is a real PIA!   You just do not have enough play in  the piping to spread apart enough to get the new valve in while keeping the gaskets where they need to be, forcing it to much and you will break a joint down the line for sure.   After hours of trying different approaches to keep the flimsy round gaskets in place I was successful.  At one point I was going to merely cut all of the piping out and start from the valve with all new pipe like how they put it together at the factory.  You would think it would all be cut and dry  (30 min. job)but I found it difficult.  You can service the electric activate mechanism with out getting into the actual slide valve and I would recommend that approach unless of course the valve is bent or something.  Good luck
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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #25 on: January 11, 2017, 10:34:28 am »
Thank you ragoodsp for sharing your experience.  I assume your experience was with your 3100.  Hopefully the waste plumbing on a 2350 is more forgiving.

I will first try to determine if my problem is a weak actuator rather than a gooey valve.  I will surely wait til spring when I can pull out the PC and approach everything from all sides more easily.

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Re: The Two Waste Tank Electric Valve Actuators, Can They Be Serviced?
« Reply #26 on: January 12, 2017, 01:16:50 pm »
Yes Ron, work was done on my beloved 3100 (no longer have).
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