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85 Sunrader pipe drain valve question

 

Our pipes burst this winter. Grrr... what we have discovered in the process of replacing some of the pipes, there are 2 pull drain valves under the bathroom sink. All that needs to be done is pull the valve and the water drains out of the pipes for winterizing. We had no idea and of course they were damaged in the freeze.?

We'd like to replace them but can only find ones with a turn lever rather than the pull valve. Our concern about the turn lever is that if something hits the lever, conceivably, all of our water could drain before we realize what has happened. Appreciate any thoughts or help finding replacement pull valves. Thanks all! Karen
 

there may be several different drains that are used when winterizing the water system:
pumps, tanks, water heater and lines, and toilet and drains. I forget what I had on my
camping trailer, but it is important you do it all correctly and use non toxic anti freeze.
 

The turn ones are your only option. Haven't seen pull up ones for sale for many years.?
Linda S
 

You can get a plastic device to lock the lever-type valve closed.

Mike.
 

If you think such a thing exists, you should at least show an example or include a link. .
Linda S?
 

Good to know. Do you know where we can find that? Thank you!?


On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, 9:39 AM MichaelR <michael.a.rees@...> wrote:
You can get a plastic device to lock the lever-type valve closed.

Mike.

 

I was pretty sure he wouldn't have an answer cause there isn't one. They do make locks but all for much larger valves. I don't think you should worry about it. Those valves should be in a fairly protected place anyway.? How about just a zip tie under the pipe and around the turn handle. Don't do it too tight but it should limit it from moving too much
Linda S?
 

This is what I had in mind:



I have just seen them in the bin at the hardware store. I wasn't thinking about anything I saw online.

I installed ball cocks in our motorhome and we have had no issue with them opening unexpectedly.
 

Thanks Michael!


On Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 1:42 PM MichaelR <michael.a.rees@...> wrote:
This is what I had in mind:



I have just seen them in the bin at the hardware store. I wasn't thinking about anything I saw online.

I installed ball cocks in our motorhome and we have had no issue with them opening unexpectedly.

 

Good idea!?


On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, 3:32 PM Linda S via <fly12fire=[email protected]> wrote:
I was pretty sure he wouldn't have an answer cause there isn't one. They do make locks but all for much larger valves. I don't think you should worry about it. Those valves should be in a fairly protected place anyway.? How about just a zip tie under the pipe and around the turn handle. Don't do it too tight but it should limit it from moving too much
Linda S?

 


I was going to say just lay something on top of it. The ones I’m using don’t turn that easy, nothing to worry about. But Linda has a perfect solution. A little zip tie will solve the problem. Using mine though, you might have to staple the zip tie to the floor each year, or hold it down with a washer under a screw, because I think the handle goes perpendicular to the water line…or maybe crossing?diagonally?over the water line would do it.?

Let us know what you end up doing.

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