I am trying to install a Camco winterizing bypass valve on my water pump. Because of the placement of the pump, there does not seem to be a way to install it without modifying the plumbing. Anyone have a similar install? How did you do it? Photo?
I am trying to install a Camco winterizing bypass valve on my water pump. Because of the placement of the pump, there does not seem to be a way to install it without modifying the plumbing. Anyone have a similar install? How did you do it? Photo?Attachment 325449
I installed the winterizing bypass valve to the in flow side of the pump filter/strainer. I also used a longer (i.e. 4 foot) 1/2" flexible tubing for easier access to the RV antifreeze bottle.
There's another way to suck the anti freeze into the AS lines without adding that Camco kit. Watch this video at about the 1.30 sec mark for another idea.
Joe, you are correct, the photo does not include the winterize bypass. I was just showing the pump filter location. My trailer is in storage so I am not able to provide an updated photo. You can disconnect the incoming water line at the filter. Then connect the bypass valve to the filter and reconnect the water line. Once done you are ready to winterize.
I also considered using the winterizing method as shown in the video. But I already had the bypass valve plus I only wanted make the connections once versus each year.
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