grey water holding tank question

08-22-2009, 12:08 PM

has anyone ever had leaks at the point where the abs pipe exits the holding tank? can that piece be replaced? i want to replace the hole piece that goes into the tank. thanks in advance!

**B_and_D** · 08-22-2009, 12:16 PM

I believe this has been discussed before here:

http://trailmanorowners.com/forum/sh...tank+leak+pipe

08-22-2009, 01:49 PM

I don't have problems with the top part of the tank where water enters the tank i have problems with the tail coming out of the drain. thanks again

**Bill** · 08-22-2009, 04:31 PM

Is there any damage at the connection, or is it simply a case of an incomplete gluing job?

If the latter, it might be possible to get a can of ABS cement from the plumbing section of the hardware store, then thoroughly clean and maybe rough up the joint area, use an Xacto knife to open up the leaking part of the joint a bit, and then brush on a heavy coat of cement all around the edge of the joint. Using the brush and the Xacto knife, work the cement into the gap where it leaks. Maybe wrap it in plastic to keep the cement wet longer. If you are lucky, the cement (actually a solvent) will melt and bond the edges of the joint, closing the leak.

Cheap and easy to try, and if it doesn't work, you're not out anything except the cost of the cement, which you are going to need anyway for a more elaborate repair.

Bill

08-22-2009, 05:55 PM

it looks like the hub coming out of the tank is damaged. am i out of luck or can this be pulled out and a new hub put in? thanks

08-23-2009, 01:24 AM

My tank has a stress crack at the corner. Put some abs glue on it but have yet to test it again. I just replaced both black valves because they were leaking. The thetford one was a joy. I replaced the entire valve and the new one leaks worse than the old one. At least the generic one now holds water.

**rtcassel** · 08-23-2009, 05:02 AM

I had a leaking slide valve because of a distorted rubber gasket. I installed a new slide valve, and its gasket almost immediately got distorted. I took the original slide valve apart, rotated the rubber gasket 90 degrees, put it back together, and it has worked for about 2 years. I also started making sure to close it as soon as possible and to pour a bit of water in the toilet to keep the gasket moist.

**Bill** · 08-23-2009, 08:14 AM

To get back to the question on the gray water tank, see if there is any joy in either of these threads

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=6469
http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=7045

Bill

08-23-2009, 05:25 PM

thanks for all the input. i drained it and made sure it was dry and gooped up the seam with abs solvent cement. i will test it tomorrow.