I don t know that is a bad thing but i think the lighter release pressure is better when inlet pressure is low.
Rv city water inlet check valve repair.
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In this case the best option is almost always to replace the inlet and the valve.
Rv city water inlet with check valve.
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Fortunately the parts are relatively inexpensive and not too difficult to install.
Go whole hog and replace the pump itself.
The water pump will also have one built in to the outlet portion of the pump.
City water inlet check valve replacement the other check valves i looked at had longer valve bodies and much higher release pressure on the valve.
For those just entering the rv lifestyle there is a check valve behind your city water hook up.
Check for a rebuild kit for the water pump and find out if the internal check valve is a user serviceable part some art some are not.
Check amazon or rv water filter store for options.
Unfortunately if the valve gets pushed in while the system is pressurized the seal on the valve can get pushed out of place very easily causing fresh water to leak out of the city water inlet every time the water pump is used.
The valve is designed to let pressured city water enter the rv s plumbing system when hooked to a charged hose bib via your water hose in an rv park and prevent the water pump from pumping water out of your potable water tank onto the ground when not hooked to a charged hose bib.
A third backflow preventer can should be installed directly to the cold inlet on the water heater to keep the heated water from migrating back into the cold system.
If your leak only happens while using the pump this is almost certainly your issue.
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Rv city water check valve disassembly and repair december 20 2018 in this video i remove and disassemble the rv s city water input connection.
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Inside is a plastic check valve plunger a spring retaining clip and small rubber o ring.
Add your own 1 way check valve to the water line on the inlet side of the pump.
All city water inlets will have a built in check valve incorporated into its design.
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