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Silver Streak Digest       Friday, April 2 2004       Volume 01 : Number 071




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Topics in Today's Digest:

Re: [SilverStreak] a leak!!
Re: [SilverStreak] changing out the water tank
Re: [SilverStreak] changing out the water tank
Re: [SilverStreak] a leak!!

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Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 10:18:41 -0600
From: waymark1@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] a leak!!

Also check the stem glands on any valves such as the water closet supply
service valve (called "shut off valve" below). Often all that is needed
to stop a leak around the stem is to slightly tighten the gland nut.
Don't overdo the tightening. A little will do, just enough to stop a
weep, then just a tweak.
Al

On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 18:11:52 EST Jotatwcd@xxxxxxxxxx.com writes:
> Jeff
> 
> Check the hot water heater which is in the closet for leaks around the
bottom as this is common on an older one unless it has been replaced.  
> Check the toilet valve behind the toilet to see if it needs to be
tightened and then check in the lavatory area for water under the
drawers.  The shower lines also  connect in the wall behind the lavatory.
 Another culprit would be the sprayer that is attached on the wall behind
the toilet.  These will sometimes leak.  Note that you should have a shut
off valve on the floor near the back left for this line if it is at
fault.
> 
> James

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Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 10:11:43 -0600
From: waymark1@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] changing out the water tank

Why does a stainless tank ever leak? Bad weld?
Al

On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 20:37:07 EST Jotatwcd@xxxxxxxxxx.com writes:
> Once your stainless tank springs a leak, you can find a square tank
approx 40 gallon and convert to demand. I had this done several years ago
for about $300. It simplifies things for you especially if you have
pressurized.
> 
> James

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Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 17:41:19 EST
From: Jotatwcd@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] changing out the water tank

I have not had a stainless tank ever leak.  I did have a glass lined tank 
that leaked on a Streamline once.  It was in an area where the water fill 
connects from the top to the exterior of the trailer and the bouncing from travel 
caused stress on the weld.  I have a stainless on my SS and will probably never 
need to change it.  It is converted to demand.

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Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 17:46:28 EST
From: Jotatwcd@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] a leak!!

If the trailer is stored in a dry climate, you also may want to consider 
purchasing a small 
package of "packing" at Ace hardware or somewhere.  Unscrew the top of the 
valve and cut a small piece of this string like substance that will wrap around 
its base and then replace the valve.  This works great for pennies.  You can 
also replace the screw and seal inside while you are at it if it is dried out 
and the screw has become rusty. 

James

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