brokenarrow1244 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 The outside green lever allows you to fill the on-board water tank while connected to the city water supply. The problem I have been having is that it is not shutting off completely. The valve seems to allow a very small amount of water to leak through. Once the tank is full, it starts spilling out. I have been using the on-board water as a supply to lower the level and avoid the spillage and that is okay for a while. I suspect like many other things, it can get worse. I have had no success locating a replacement. I took it off to get a better idea of what I need since searching does not turn up a replacement part that matches. The valve is shown as Watts, number 0543. the configuration allows hose attachments from on-board PEX lines without any major rerouting, so I would really like to keep that and have a replacement that matches. This is a real PIA to gain access and requires removal of most everything in the wet well to get access. I had to reassemble since I could find nothing at Local Home Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klcdenver Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I had the same problem with my previous 2003 diplomat. I do not have a record of the new part number but watts changed it. Try calling watts at 978-689-6066. The size and fittings were the same so it was an easy change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Dr4Film Posted October 21, 2022 Solution Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) Some water fill valves are made by Swan industries. After years of service, they have a tendency to leak or like the one in my previous Windsor no longer move the diverter ball inside. Their replacement is in the link that I posted below. WSV150ST - Quick Water Fill – Swan Industries Inc There are tons of 3-way valves available on the Internet. Finding an exact one will be a challenge but maybe you can find one even if the handle isn't exactly like what you have now. I would also call Swan Industries directly as they may have just a valve replacement part available. Swan Industries Inc Edited October 21, 2022 by Dr4Film 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkman Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) I would think that you could unscrew the moving part that the handle goes on and replace the rubber part (could just be packing) inside. It's worth a shot. Bill Edited October 21, 2022 by Corkman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmw188 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 That’s a great link you provided there Richard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Mine was leaking at the valve itself when parked with the water pump on. So I removed my valve, which was a Swann. I replaced the check valve and it solve my problem. https://jrproducts.net/product/62195/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrontruex Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Bought mine at Home Depot or Lowes off the shelf. Sorry, no part number, too many years ago. Or minutes ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr046 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I'd disassemble the valve and look for scaling, corrosion, broken / pitted rubber part, whatever. Then a trip to Ace Hardware for a replacement o-ring, bushing, whatever. (or Home Depot but less variety) Or try McMaster Carr. They have a catalog full of valves. Grainger would be a second choice (but less inventory). Save the handle, though. One of mine was missing and couldn't find a replacement. I finally found a close relative and filed the rectangular hole to fit. - bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary 05 AMB DST Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Finally learned how to transfer photos. Here is what I did to simplify any work in the utility bay. You can see the relocated water pump on the left and extra storage area on the top right. I didn't really care what it looked like, just make it easier to get to. Gary 05 AMB DST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 The DW and I spent 6 years full timing. We traveled the 48 states from boarder to boarder, sea to sea. We stayed in over 100 campgrounds., When it came to water hook ups, the first thing I attached to the hose bib/water faucet was two water filters. One a sediment filter and the other a carbon taste filter. I used the set up that I purchased at Lowes. I carried spare filters so when I needed to change the filter I had replacement cartridges. The next Lowes I passed, I purchased replacements. IMO that is the only way I had full control of the quality of water entering our coach. Yes, our 2004 Windsor came with a built in dual cartridge filter. My water filter set up covered 99% of issues that entered our coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenarrow1244 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Just an up date for now. Yes there are tons of valves to look at and in looking it really becomes a challenge to try to determine if I will find a valve that will fit in the same place and mount properly, and possibly operate the same as the original. Lots of them have levers the rotate to the rt. not many to the left, also mounting is a challenge. I know I can make something work and find a valve to get the job done. But I want it to look and operate the same as the original... if possible. I ordered a valve and if it will work I will update after I get it. Shipping is about another week away. THANK YOU you guys are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 You can always mount the valve upside down if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Or turn the handle up side down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Mine is a Swan and it is mounted in it's own enclosure which then mounts on the wet bay panel. When parked without hookups and with the water pump on it would drip out of the hose connector. So I decided to take out/off and repair. I bought the check valve that I provided a link to and I also bought a 3 way valve. The 3 way valve was the right dimension but when I screwed the check valve into the threads it bottomed out. No way would it seal so I put the new check valve in the old valve and that solved my problem. So getting the right valve is tricky, hopefully you will have better luck then me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenarrow1244 Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 11/4/2022 at 11:13 AM, jacwjames said: Mine is a Swan and it is mounted in it's own enclosure which then mounts on the wet bay panel. When parked without hookups and with the water pump on it would drip out of the hose connector. So I decided to take out/off and repair. I bought the check valve that I provided a link to and I also bought a 3 way valve. The 3 way valve was the right dimension but when I screwed the check valve into the threads it bottomed out. No way would it seal so I put the new check valve in the old valve and that solved my problem. So getting the right valve is tricky, hopefully you will have better luck then me. Which model Swan Valve did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert92867 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Bronze Ball Valve. 3-way, FNPTXFNPT, 1/2" do a search, available on Grainger and Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenarrow1244 Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 Just feel a need to mention to the forum and many of the helpful posting participants. Be cautious, and review your applications as I have found some of these that are recommending and identifying water valves hat are not safe for potable water. Some of them have warnings that are clear, others require a little more attention. I do not drink the water but do use it for cooking and want to be sure the valves are lead free. So far Swan is the clear best choice and has specifically stated they do not have any product that is not safe for use as a drinking water supply component. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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