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    Posted: 21 Jul 2009 at 2:55pm
Star Here is a new one.
While in Kentucky this past weekend we had a problem with the back flow preventer on the city water connection. Shortly after going to bed we heard a very loud pop as well did our neighbors. It turns out that the inside fixture of the back flow valve blew out from the valve, out the cap over the valve and hit our neighbors trailer. The pump was not on nor were we using any external water. All vents are open and no hoses were crimped.
The last time we used this connection was in May.
Without this piece we could not run the pump as the water was shooting out the side of the trailer. We ended up using our water hose and outside spigot to to close the loop so we could run the pump. To my knowledge there is no easy way to test the valve. We did get it replaced and I plan on buying a spare to carry with us.

p.s. As expected Couch came through again. I took it to them this morning, they replaced the valve and I still made it to work almost on time.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote gmandual Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jul 2009 at 6:39pm
I am curious.  Where you using an eternal pressure regulator on the outside of your trailer between the trailer and the city water connection?
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We weren't even hooked up, thats what is weird. In May (the last time we were on city water) we had a pressure regulator inline though.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote yizit Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Aug 2009 at 9:01pm
FYI for those who end up with this problem, which based on the info we received will happen, replace the city water connector with the brass type and not the plastic type that came with the pod.  We were told they have never had problems with the brass...cost $15.
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