Replaced the wet bay "shower" valve today

[sheridany]

I have ordered the parts for this. Question: Could i use this set up to connect a pressure washer to wash the coach? I already have an expensive mod with a plumbed in PW and a deionizer tank in the passenger side front bay that takes up a fair amount of space. For my next coach I’d rather have a portable light washer and the same deionizer tank that I can hook up to this Spigot and save the real estate.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I have ordered the parts for this. Question: Could i use this set up to connect a pressure washer to wash the coach? I already have an expensive mod with a plumbed in PW and a deionizer tank in the passenger side front bay that takes up a fair amount of space. For my next coach I’d rather have a portable light washer and the same deionizer tank that I can hook up to this Spigot and save the real estate.

I don't see why not, Sheridan. There is no flow restrictor in the valves that I can see and the spout is at least 1/2" ID. With the hose thread adapter installed on the spout, you can connect any standard hose or accessory.

TJ

 

[J&JD]

I don't see why not, Sheridan. There is no flow restrictor in the valves that I can see and the spout is at least 1/2" ID. With the hose thread adapter installed on the spout, you can connect any standard hose or accessory.

TJ

Sheridan, TJ is right. Once you get rid of the sad original setup you should easily see 3+gpm (assuming good source volume/pressure) easily enough for your pressure washer. You should be able to use either your water pump or shore source.

 

[sheridany]

I kind of wish I had thought that one through a little more before I did the plumbed install. Live and learn.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Sheridan, TJ is right. Once you get rid of the sad original setup you should easily see 3+gpm (assuming good source volume/pressure) easily enough for your pressure washer. You should be able to use either your water pump or shore source.

If I send you LadyDi's e-mail address, would you be willing to tell her "TJ is right?" I think it might be the first time.

TJ

 

[J&JD]

If I send you LadyDi's e-mail address, would you be willing to tell her "TJ is right?" I think it might be the first time.

TJ

Waste of time.......she would just tell me I’m wrong.

 

[Old-RV'er]

Great Job, but, even though there is anti syphon valve built in, I don't want any indirect connection to the poop tank and my fresh water supply period. I will continue to use the Y connector on the parks provided water system, separate AS valve, pressure regulator and hose to flush tank system.

I get that the OEM outside shower is almost useless for anything, and so changing to what you did is an option I will consider. But if I am someplace where potable water is supplied, I will just use that water/bucket/lambs wool mitt to wash front of coach. If I'm without PW, than it takes forever to fill bucket with OEM shower, but that does not happen enough for it to be major concern.

You do excellent work. Have Fun!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I don't want any indirect connection to the poop tank and my fresh water supply period. I will continue to use the Y connector on the parks provided water system...

What makes you think a "Y connectior" is not an "indirect connection to the poop tank?" It is actually a direct connection.

Any time you have a common feed point (regardless of Y fittings, valves, backflow preventers, etc.), you still have a continuous (direct) connection. The built-in backflow preventer on the tank flush input prevents a contaminating reverse flow. Your use of a second backflow preventer is not a bad idea, but doesn't change the fact that there is still a theoretical direct connection to the fresh water source.

TJ

 

[J&JD]

What makes you think a "Y connectior" is not an "indirect connection to the poop tank?" It is actually a direct connection.

I always get a kick out of the argument that a ”Y” connector 25’ farther from the coach is any safer than one at the coach. Here is my setup using a second back flow preventer:

It is only connected when I’m flushing the tank and I never leave the wet bay while I’m flushing.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Clean-looking install, @J&JD! Do you have a link to the source for the external backflow preventer you used. I might want to add the second one as a double-check in case the OEM were to fail.

TJ