<![CDATA[Newell Gurus - Plumbing and fixtures]]> https://newellgurus.com/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:51:58 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Replace 12VDC Standby Water Pump With a 120VDC Pump]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8940 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:14:54 +0000 hypoxia]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8940 ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Bidet for Headhunter Royal Flush]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8920 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:11:24 +0000 hypoxia]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8920 <![CDATA[Headhunter water pump loud noise]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8880 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:59:04 +0000 LaurenWeliver]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8880
Our headhunter water pump has gotten louder and louder, please see the attached vid (looks like it won’t let me attach a vid). I’m currently filling the water tank. It also seems to run a lot and make a noise to the left of the galley, so much so, that sometimes we just turn it off to stop the noise. Wondering if it needs to be replaced. Any advice is welcomed here! Thanks
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Our headhunter water pump has gotten louder and louder, please see the attached vid (looks like it won’t let me attach a vid). I’m currently filling the water tank. It also seems to run a lot and make a noise to the left of the galley, so much so, that sometimes we just turn it off to stop the noise. Wondering if it needs to be replaced. Any advice is welcomed here! Thanks
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]]> <![CDATA[Microphlor toilet keeps running]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8874 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:12:24 +0000 johnkosir]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8874
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]]> <![CDATA[Microphor toilet leaking]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8793 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:24:48 +0000 Tim wade]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8793
My toilet is leaking from the top part of the black part of this valve on coach #530. You can see the crack in the photo. I would like to just purchase this part. But I can only find the whole sequence value for sale. Does anyone know where to just buy the top part. Thanks in advance.
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My toilet is leaking from the top part of the black part of this valve on coach #530. You can see the crack in the photo. I would like to just purchase this part. But I can only find the whole sequence value for sale. Does anyone know where to just buy the top part. Thanks in advance.
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]]> <![CDATA[Mach5 leak]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8762 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:02:20 +0000 jmbushey]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8762
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]]> <![CDATA[Plumbing Bay 110v heater]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8752 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:42:43 +0000 dec@asgardsw.com]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8752
I thought it was the thermostat so I bought a new mechanical one and when I took out the old one to measure the line voltage I didn't have power in thermostat box. there are two wires...I thought one was incoming hot and the other was going across the bay to the switched outlet. 

I have a 110v breaker in back labelled "compt heater" which was on and I measured and it has voltage on it.

so, what am I missing?

either this is wired in a way I don't understand or I have something broken in a hidden location between the rear ac breaker and the thermostat box

any suggestions?

Thanks,

Don]]>
I thought it was the thermostat so I bought a new mechanical one and when I took out the old one to measure the line voltage I didn't have power in thermostat box. there are two wires...I thought one was incoming hot and the other was going across the bay to the switched outlet. 

I have a 110v breaker in back labelled "compt heater" which was on and I measured and it has voltage on it.

so, what am I missing?

either this is wired in a way I don't understand or I have something broken in a hidden location between the rear ac breaker and the thermostat box

any suggestions?

Thanks,

Don]]> <![CDATA[Watts pressure regulator]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8640 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:46:53 +0000 Jonestead]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8640
I capped the line back to the regulator, so I at least have water, but the shower interestingly, which started fine but, within first minute or so lost almost all pressure, almost like draining the lines after turning water off, just gradually lost pressure to a steady trickle. if this makes sense to anyone, I'm open to any and all suggestions

Anywho, after calling Cambri for suggested replacement, she said they have the same part (2A645) in stock for $279. So, I figured if I'm investing that much, I might just reconfigure things to better suit our needs/use. I still am considering new plumbing configuration (so any suggestions are most welcome) but in the meantime time I dusted off and fired up the good ole ebay machine and voila, found NOS shipped for 100bucks. This is the actual reason for this post. They seem to have a good inventory of parts. Hope this helps someone

https://ebay.us/m/hjf0YF

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I capped the line back to the regulator, so I at least have water, but the shower interestingly, which started fine but, within first minute or so lost almost all pressure, almost like draining the lines after turning water off, just gradually lost pressure to a steady trickle. if this makes sense to anyone, I'm open to any and all suggestions

Anywho, after calling Cambri for suggested replacement, she said they have the same part (2A645) in stock for $279. So, I figured if I'm investing that much, I might just reconfigure things to better suit our needs/use. I still am considering new plumbing configuration (so any suggestions are most welcome) but in the meantime time I dusted off and fired up the good ole ebay machine and voila, found NOS shipped for 100bucks. This is the actual reason for this post. They seem to have a good inventory of parts. Hope this helps someone

https://ebay.us/m/hjf0YF

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]]> <![CDATA[Leaking handle]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8633 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:37:31 +0000 Rixson]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8633
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]]> <![CDATA[Replacing water heater question]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8608 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:13:16 +0000 Rixson]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8608
I'm curious what other people have been doing... with regards to up this age of coach and these water heaters.

If I take if I disconnect the heat exchanger hoses from the hot water heater. Am I gonna get coolant everywhere. Or is drained  back in the coolant tank? 

How much do I need to manage that]]>
I'm curious what other people have been doing... with regards to up this age of coach and these water heaters.

If I take if I disconnect the heat exchanger hoses from the hot water heater. Am I gonna get coolant everywhere. Or is drained  back in the coolant tank? 

How much do I need to manage that]]> <![CDATA[Waste tank leak. Epoxy, putty, fiberglass?]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8603 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:10:44 +0000 Gem930]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8603 Thx! 

Gregg
530-228-5399]]> Thx! 

Gregg
530-228-5399]]> <![CDATA[Sterilizing/Disinfecting your Freshwater Tank]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8468 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:58:04 +0000 CaptainGizmo]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8468
In fact, our 2015 coach doesn't have a "fresh-water" rinse/filler port. Many coaches HAVE been configured to have one, especially from those who have come from other coaches.

Personally, I feel that the ONLY good answer for someone who asks if they should sanitize their tank is, "Sure, it can't hurt if you do it properly". To me, this is a lot more prudent than the answer I've heard, which is, "Why?". After all, there's NO downside to sanitizing your tank and, if nothing else, can provide you with peace of mind.

So, I set out to configure a nice little package I can carry which allows me to, very quickly, connect to the hose bib, add bleach, then inject that bleach into my tank using the built-in fill hose. This not only is super convenient, but it also gives me the advantage of running bleach through the fill hose. Of course, I make sure that fresh water thoroughly flushes both the filter housing and the hose BEFORE I disconnect.

[Image: water-tank-sanitizer-setup-copy-jpeg.28275]

Here's the procedure I use, which is in accordance with Aquahot:
  1. Have your fresh tank around 1/2 full.
  2. SHUT YOUR ON-BOARD WATER FILTER VALVE OFF on the Wet Bay panel.
  3. Connect this induction system to the hose bib and coach's filler hose.
  4. Fill housing with 2 3/4c NON-SCENTED NON-GEL Household Bleach. This small housing is the PERFECT size for the 143 gallon tank...fill it to the brim.
  5. Fill the rest of the tank with water. This will induct the pure bleach into hose and tank and, at by the time the tank is full, the housing and hose will have been flushed with clean water.
  6. Disconnect everything.
  7. Take a quick lap around the lot, shaking the coach/tank as much as possible.
  8. Open EVERY faucet, spigot, and shower head...both hot and cold sides...and flush toilets, until you smell chorinated water come out.
  9. Let set for a minimum of 4 hours. I do it overnight.
  10. Drain tank completely.
  11. Fill tank to about 20% with fresh water.
  12. Open all faucets, showers, and flush toilets once again, to flush with fresh water.
  13. Open water filter valve.
  14. Fill tank completely with my 3-stage filter & softened water system.
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In fact, our 2015 coach doesn't have a "fresh-water" rinse/filler port. Many coaches HAVE been configured to have one, especially from those who have come from other coaches.

Personally, I feel that the ONLY good answer for someone who asks if they should sanitize their tank is, "Sure, it can't hurt if you do it properly". To me, this is a lot more prudent than the answer I've heard, which is, "Why?". After all, there's NO downside to sanitizing your tank and, if nothing else, can provide you with peace of mind.

So, I set out to configure a nice little package I can carry which allows me to, very quickly, connect to the hose bib, add bleach, then inject that bleach into my tank using the built-in fill hose. This not only is super convenient, but it also gives me the advantage of running bleach through the fill hose. Of course, I make sure that fresh water thoroughly flushes both the filter housing and the hose BEFORE I disconnect.

[Image: water-tank-sanitizer-setup-copy-jpeg.28275]

Here's the procedure I use, which is in accordance with Aquahot:
  1. Have your fresh tank around 1/2 full.
  2. SHUT YOUR ON-BOARD WATER FILTER VALVE OFF on the Wet Bay panel.
  3. Connect this induction system to the hose bib and coach's filler hose.
  4. Fill housing with 2 3/4c NON-SCENTED NON-GEL Household Bleach. This small housing is the PERFECT size for the 143 gallon tank...fill it to the brim.
  5. Fill the rest of the tank with water. This will induct the pure bleach into hose and tank and, at by the time the tank is full, the housing and hose will have been flushed with clean water.
  6. Disconnect everything.
  7. Take a quick lap around the lot, shaking the coach/tank as much as possible.
  8. Open EVERY faucet, spigot, and shower head...both hot and cold sides...and flush toilets, until you smell chorinated water come out.
  9. Let set for a minimum of 4 hours. I do it overnight.
  10. Drain tank completely.
  11. Fill tank to about 20% with fresh water.
  12. Open all faucets, showers, and flush toilets once again, to flush with fresh water.
  13. Open water filter valve.
  14. Fill tank completely with my 3-stage filter & softened water system.
]]> <![CDATA[Microphor problems]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8441 Sat, 10 May 2025 20:34:51 +0000 whited44]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8441
I have the water off on the manifold, I’m going to let the air tank bleed off and open the flapper and hopefully the bowl will drain after a couple hours. Maybe I can see an obstruction in there]]>
I have the water off on the manifold, I’m going to let the air tank bleed off and open the flapper and hopefully the bowl will drain after a couple hours. Maybe I can see an obstruction in there]]> <![CDATA[Dupree Brand Sewer Hose Diameter?]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8439 Wed, 07 May 2025 13:08:07 +0000 Wanderman]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8439
The standard hoses are 3" and it appears that the Dupree hose is 3 1/2" is that correct?? I did recently receive the (alleged) Dupree hose to standard 3" bayonet fitting, but haven't had a chance to test that.

Is the Dupree hose 3 1/2" or something else?]]>
The standard hoses are 3" and it appears that the Dupree hose is 3 1/2" is that correct?? I did recently receive the (alleged) Dupree hose to standard 3" bayonet fitting, but haven't had a chance to test that.

Is the Dupree hose 3 1/2" or something else?]]> <![CDATA[Holding/Water Tank Repair]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8330 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:56:46 +0000 Latitude 28]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8330 I came across this article  and read with great interest as I have pretty much been resolved to think our Polyethylene tanks aren't repairable.  In this article they use West Systems G/Flex 655 to repair a cracked holding tank.  I have not used this method but have committed this to my memory bank for future possibilities.

https://www.rvtravel.com/flexible-holdin...uTTmsO4FWg]]> I came across this article  and read with great interest as I have pretty much been resolved to think our Polyethylene tanks aren't repairable.  In this article they use West Systems G/Flex 655 to repair a cracked holding tank.  I have not used this method but have committed this to my memory bank for future possibilities.

https://www.rvtravel.com/flexible-holdin...uTTmsO4FWg]]>