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• Can a Second Switch be Wired in and Used with Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP
  Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP is operated with a switch and the valve would either open or close accordingly. If you are talking about just installing a second switch then it is possible though the switch is not available separately. You might be able to wire in two electric valves but both would either open or close together. But the switches may not be rated for the load of 2 electric valves. This one is fused at 5 amps so you would likely need a separate switch for...
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• Will Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve Survive Cold Winter
  Yes, the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank # E1003VP can absolutely survive the cold winter and still work great. The motor on the unit is water resistant and the valve will seal off and maintain its integrity with the proper cement, the Valterra ABS Solvent Cement # A05-0303. I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank # E1003VP.
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• Length of Harness on Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve
  The length of the wire harness on the valve of the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank # E1003VP is 1 foot.
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• Can a Valterra Electric Waste Valve Replace a LaSalle Bristol Valve
  I spoke with my contact at Valterra, who confirmed that the Valterra valve should replace a standard LaSalle Bristol unit. You can simply slide out the LaSalle Bristol valve, slide in the Valterra unit, and bolt it back in place. The Valterra EZ Valve # E1003VP has the motor mounted directly onto the valve, so as long as you have the space for this, there should be no issue using it with the LaSalle Bristol valves. The ABS solvent bond for installation, # A05-0303, is sold separately.
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• How to Choose the Correct Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank
  The difference between a hub connection and a spigot connection is that the hub is the female end and has a lip on the inside that stops the spigot (or male) end where it needs to be. I have attached some pictures to assist. With this knowledge it is just a matter of taking your valve off and choosing the correct replacement: 3" Hub to 3" Hub - # E40B-8 3" Hub to 3" Spigot - # E40-8 3" Spigot to 3" Spigot - # E40A-8 I would avoid going with the option that only has the 3" Diameter #...
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• Switching From Manual To Powered Mode On The Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve
  The manual handle on your Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" Diameter # E1003VP needs to be connected to the black powered arm behind it that goes in and out to open the gate. In the photos you don't have the handle in the black powered arm so it will not pick the handle up to open the gate when you press the open button. I've attached a video where you can see the EZ valve in action.
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• Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve Installation
  Yes you are correct Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank part # E1003VP does come with everything you will need. The confusion came from the spigot or hub ends and which one they needed for their application in that question. With a valve that is currently in good shape you will retain your current spigot or hub setup and this valve will simply bolt in between replacing your current valve. This is a great solution because it won't require you to cut and repair...
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• Gauge Wire to Use to Extend Wiring of Valterra EZ Valve # E1003VP
  Hey Taylor, it looks like the Valterra EZ Valve part # E1003VP that you referenced uses 16 gauge wire but since I think 14 gauge wire is easier to work with that would be what I would go with. The amperage draw of this is pretty light so you wouldn't need to really worry about overdrawing the wiring either.
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• Is There an Extension Harness for Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve
  You could probably extend the wires individually of the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank # E1003VP but we don't an extension harness made specifically for this.
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• EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve Installation Positioning and Function
  The Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" Diameter # E1003VP will have no problem with function anywhere between vertical and horizontal. You will only be restricted by the valve mounting flanges on your current system, but you have the option of replacing those to meet your needs. I've attached a video of this system to assist.
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• Manual Override on Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve
  I reached out to the manufacturer about this question and they replied, when the EZ Electric Valve is activated, it is fully open or fully closed. There is no way to throttle the flow. However, this unit, the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank Item # E1003VP, does have a manual override in case you need to have this unit be partially opened or closed, it can be done. To activate manual override, there is a pin that is able to be pulled out, then rotate the...
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• Is Switch of Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP Weatherproof
  The switches of the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP that you referenced are considered weather proof but I would still recommend you install them away from direct rain and weather. You'll have to use your best judgment but under a ledge or in a recessed area that won't get direct rain is the best option for long time reliability.
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• 1-1/2 inch Valterra Bladex Waste Valve Recommendation for 1-1/2 inch Gray Water Tank Valve
  Since you have a 1-1/2 inch gray water tank valve what you'd want is the part # T1001VP for that size. We don't have an electric version of this though.
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• Do Waste Valve Rubber Seals Need Lubricant?
  The Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" Diameter # E1003VP does not require any lubricating of the rubber seals. I do know that some people choose to add silicone plumbers grease to the seals because they believe it helps the seals to last longer, but it is not required and also is not included in the kit.
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• Does Valterra 3 inch Waste Valve Fit 3 inch Bristol Hub
  The Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve System # E1003VP that you referenced is designed to fit standard RV waste setups that use 3 inch pipes like what a 3 inch Bristol hub is so yes, it would work.
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• Are Other Parts Needed When Installing
  You'll also want some ABS solvent like part # A05-0303 to seal the Valterra EZ valve # E1003VP to to your RV. That's all you'd really need. We promise to have the lowest advertised price if that counts as a special!
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• Replacement Waste Valves for a 2014 Heartland Elkridge
  Yes, we have both economy and premium replacement valves for your 2014 Heartland Elkridge. However, in order to recommend options for you I would need to know what type of valves you have as well as their size. The most common is 3" for black water tanks and 1-1/2" for grey water tanks. In most cases there will be a wye in which the black and grey water outlet is combined but they can also be separate so I will need to know which you have. If you just need a replacement economy valve body...
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• Does Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP Install by Just Replacing Old Valve
  You'd want to remove your old valve and use ABS solvent bond like part # A05-0303 to install the part # E1003VP but it basically just installs in place of the old one.
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• Troubleshooting Cable Waste Valves Not Functioning In Sub-Zero Temperatures
  I'm sorry to hear about the issues you are having in the cold weather. I reached out to my contact at Valterra and they said that cold shouldn't be an issue with operation unless there is moisture in the cables or if the cables have kinks or coils. The orientation of horizontal versus vertical should not be a factor. If it were me, I'd start with trying to lubricate the cable system using penetrating oil like and working it as far into the cables as you can by working them open and...
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• RV Automatic Black Water Release Valve
  We do not offer a lock made specifically for use on an RV waste valve and we are not aware of any item intended for this specific purpose. The nearest thing we do offer is the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP which operates your dump valve via 12V power. This is not a lock and the valve can still be manually opened but its primary purpose is to allow remote operation of the dump valve.
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• How To Secure An Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tanks
  Yes, you are correct in that the piping that runs both into and out of the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank part # E1003VP will be sufficient for mounting and securing the water valve. You will not need to mount any additional brackets to secure the valve. The waste gate has a wiring harness totaling 7' in length. For a proper installation, I recommend using the Valterra ABS Solvent Cement part # A05-0303. I have also attached a review video of this waste...
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• Can the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP be Installed Right Behind the Waste Cap
  You definitely can use the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP just before the cap to your black water tank to avoid any unpleasant presents when you take the cap off. To install it you will just need to cut the pipe and then glue the appropriate pieces together with Valterra ABS Solvent Cement # A05-0303. A great option to accomplish this is to use the Valterra RV Sewer Slip Hub with Flange # T1005 that has a 3" diameter. Just keep in mind that when the valve is open it...
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• Waste Valves to Replace Those With Rods That Are Falling Off
  If your waste valve handles and rods are falling off you are going to need to replace your waste valves. I have added a link to our entire selection of waste valves so you can find the exact replacement you need, based on the connection you need. I also recommend considering an electric valve such as the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank - 3" Diameter # E1003VP to mitigate this type of issue. I have added a link to a video review of this valve for you to...
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• Recommended Installation Time For Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve E1003VP
  Hello Jeff, thanks for reaching out. It really depends on your skill level, but the Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve # E1003VP should take about an hour to install. It really depends on how easy it is to wire the switch which is totally specific to your trailer. For most trailers an hour is a solid estimate. Some ABS Solvent Cement # A05-0303 will be needed to complete your installation.
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