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Old 10-16-2008, 10:11 AM   #1
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Leaking galley tank

Those of you that have removed a holding tank how do you remove the out flow drain valve or you just cut off and start over? I think the inflow and vent pipes you just cut and than reconnect. The leak is on the top outboard.
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Old 10-16-2008, 10:42 AM   #2
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We had Central RV in Fresno, CA remove and replace our black water tank. Yes, they had to cut off the pipe.

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Old 10-16-2008, 01:14 PM   #3
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Before you have the tank replaced, you might want to see if you can repair it. Our galley tank was leaking at the top (only when filled to the top) and I had it removed and replaced. Once it was removed, I found the pinpoint hole at the corner where it lays on the frame rail. Seems to be a common problem from what I have read.

You might want to try Travel Star's fix - put some water in a bucket and then swirl some ABS glue in the water with your hand. Mold this resulting mixture into a ball and squeeze as much water out as you can. Now, after having cleaned the area to be fixed, apply this mixture to the hole. After 3 full days of curing, fill the tank to the top and see if it still leaks. If it does, have it replaced, if not, then...

Oh, and to answer your question, the repair guys cut the outflow and installed a flexible rubber coupler with hose clamps on each side. As for the vent and inflow, ours was one and the same so only one cut inside. This new pipe was glued rigidly.
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Old 10-17-2008, 05:18 AM   #4
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You might also want to consider marine caulking available at boating stores. Multi Caulk Sealant is a quick cure polysulfide that comes in a tube. Allegedly it will cure even underwater. Just an idea.
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Old 10-17-2008, 02:23 PM   #5
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Marine tex will also work .west Marine stocks it
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