Rv Dump Valve Stuck Open

Or cracked and not able to seal properly.

Rv dump valve stuck open. A sticky holding tank valve is a pain in the neck. This keeps the valve from opening properly. All that goop in your black water and gray water waste tanks is held in place by the tanks dump valves. What are the likely causes of this problem.

When you see liquid dripping from the rv waste dump pipe when the valve is not opened this means that something is stopping the gate valve from seating properly. When this happens the waste materials harden and dry out clogging your valve. Rv sewer valve won t open one of the causes of this problem is that when you winterized your rv some waste material did not get flushed out. Alternatively storing your rv for long periods of time can cause the material in your rv s dump valve to dry out and become stiff and difficult to open.

You will be splashed with smelly goo before the gate is even opened. Always add drain valve conditioner to the system when storing your rv for any extended period of time.