Can the Cable on Valterra Flexible Cable Kit # TC172 be Cut Shorter

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with the 72 inch cable on the cable actuated valve...will I be able to cut the length of thecable down to 10 inches or so?

asked by: Chris

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The cable part of Valterra Flexible Cable Kit # TC172 is not already installed so you could cut it to length if you wanted or needed to in order to get it positioned where you want it.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The flanges typically have a gasket between them and the gate valve with a groove in the valve holding them in place. Putting two flanges together with just the gaskets touching each other instead of having an actual groove in the plastic to sit…

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Answer 2

We have confirmed that the cable of the Valterra waste valves like part #TC172 can be trimmed shorter. While we don't have a video that shows this process you'd need to cut the outer cable and inner cable before assembling the valve. Special…

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Answer 3

Hey Christopher, The Aries RidgeStep Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit #AA86ZB doesn't list any fitment issues with mudflaps but it does look like you could potentially run into interference issues with the front mud flaps if they sit…

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Answer 4

Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out! The Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 will work with both your Mercedes Sprinter and your Tacoma as long as they have an active 12V power pin and stop/turn pins on the 7-Way. I'm not sure why we have…

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Hey Wayne! You can cut the cable on the Valterra Waste Valve Body w/ Flexible Cable item #VAL22RB with any cable cutter like item #DW05408. You can also use bolt cutters if you have a set lying around. I wouldn't try to take this one on with…

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Answer 6

LaSalle Bristol doesn't make it so that you can replace much on their cable actuated waste valves besides just the handle so you would be better off just replacing the entire valve and cable system with Valterra's Black #TC372 and Gray…

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Answer 7

The Valterra Waste Valve Bodies w/ Flexible Cables for RV Black Water and Gray Water Tanks - 72" Item #TC1372 is a correct replacement for your gray and black tank valves. I have attached a picture from the guide to help with placement of the…

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Answer 8

The gasket is the portion of the gate valve that's allowing waste water to leak through and not actually the gate. Both companies are using a rubber gasket that will eventually fail so it really comes down to the other features of the gate valve…

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Answer 9

Yes since the pin hole diameter of the #LC165253 is 3/8 inch the snapper pin part #JFC-PN would fit and work great.

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Answer 10

Depending on the brand of the gate valve you will either be able to replace just the cable and handle or will have to replace the entire valve/cable/handle. LaSalle Bristol builds the cables into the housing for the valve, making them essentially…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you need Valterra Gray Water Drain Connector - 90-Degree - 1-1/2" FPT to 3/4" MPT Item #T01-0091VP. Or possibly Valterra 90-Degree Drain Elbow - 1-1/2" Female Swivel x 3/4" Barb Item #RF890. Or Valterra 90-Degree…

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Can the Cable on Valterra Flexible Cable Kit # TC172 be Cut Shorter

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