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09-26-2020, 04:11 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1994 30' Excella
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 17
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Leaking shower connection
In my 1994 Excella, the shower cord connects to this thing (not sure the name) via a plastic knob (which looks designed to increase shower pressure). I bought a new shower head and cord but I realized that did me no good, the problem is the connection. What is this plastic doohickey called and where do I get one?
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09-26-2020, 06:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 25' International CCD FB
South
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 132
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We removed ours
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Richard (Dean) Tighe
W.B.C.C.I. 5617 
2007 25' FB International CCD Solar
2019 Toyota Tundra
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09-27-2020, 07:32 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1994 30' Excella
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim A.
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Thank you!
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09-27-2020, 07:33 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1994 30' Excella
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rd tighe
We removed ours
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Interesting. But the shower hose is a different size. Did you just connect via an adapter?
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09-28-2020, 06:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 25' International CCD FB
South
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 132
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We didn't have any problem the new shower hose screwed right on
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Richard (Dean) Tighe
W.B.C.C.I. 5617 
2007 25' FB International CCD Solar
2019 Toyota Tundra
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09-29-2020, 09:02 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1994 30' Excella
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rd tighe
We didn't have any problem the new shower hose screwed right on
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If I remove the vacuum breaker, I have two female connections, neither of which appears to be NPT (assuming NPT is "pipe thread"; when I removed the vacuum breaker to take it to the local hardware store, the thread wouldn't work with normal pipe fittings and the hardware employee said that the thread was different from "pipe thread").
So two questions:
1) even if I get a new vacuum breaker I have a two female connection problem because the vacuum breakers are M/F and the shower hose is F.
2) what is the thread type on these fittings?
Thank you!
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09-29-2020, 11:17 AM
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Rivet Master 
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
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I think you left part of the old vacuum breaker in place and that is why you have two female connections. In the attached image, the part outlined in red should also be removed. Our 2002 has exactly the same fitting coming out of the shower wall and there is no problem attaching a vacuum breaker with a standard thread to it.
Tim
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09-29-2020, 10:19 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1994 30' Excella
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 17
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Thanks, Tim! I’m clearly a n00b.
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10-19-2020, 05:40 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2002 30' Classic S/O
Sierra Vista
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 29
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Mine was leaking the last time I took a shower. Am awaiting a new one from ODMRV. They don't look difficult to remove?
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10-19-2020, 06:47 PM
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Rivet Master 
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
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Normally they are easy to remove unless they have been over-tightened or corrosion prevents unscrewing them. Almost all such vacuum breakers seem to leak slightly when the shower is running, so don't be too surprised if your new one also drips a bit.
Tim
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10-19-2020, 07:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2002 30' Classic S/O
Sierra Vista
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 29
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Thanks Tim. My coach will be 19 this December so hopefully she will let go of it with not much effort. I have been using a water softener for the past seven years which should help as well! I will let you know once completed. Again thank you!
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10-25-2020, 03:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2002 30' Classic S/O
Sierra Vista
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 29
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Replaced yesterday with no issues; minimal force required to loosen the old one. Wasn't connected to city water and my tank was empty. Will get her out shortly and test.
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11-15-2020, 05:59 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2002 30' Classic S/O
Sierra Vista
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 29
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Hooked up city water yesterday; worked beautifully! Taking her to Roper Lake SP for the Thanksgiving week. Looking forward to the increased water pressure! Take care; thanks for all your help!
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