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10-15-2022, 05:20 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 34' Classic
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
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Outside faucet not working
I cannot get the outside faucet to empty the water from my fresh water tank. I turned the knob by the water pump to activate the faucet. Water is pumping nicely through the toilet and bathroom sink. I disinfected the fresh water tank in preparation for traveling. I need to empty it and refill to rinse . Need help!
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10-15-2022, 06:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' International
Jim Falls
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jul 2017
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When you say outside faucet are talking about the valve by the fresh water tank? Mine is located between the tires. Not sure where yours would be.
Also there are 2 valves that open up the hot and cold water lines to drain them. Did you open those? Not sure if that would drain the tank however.
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10-15-2022, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,658
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I think he is talking about the traditional hose bib in the lower compartment.
If so, there is a shutoff and a checkvalve inside the trailer. Mine is under the bath sink, by the water heater. This is in place to prevent pump water from reaching the bib during freezing weather. But it should work on shore water regardless of the shutoff valve position.
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10-15-2022, 06:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
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The bib should be opened and valve closed to drain the bits of line below floor level during freezing weather.
It is also a better way to drain water heater than removing the plug, but it will not drain the fresh tank nor most.of the plumbing.
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10-15-2022, 06:35 PM
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Site Team
1994 25' Excella
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
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Draining the tank is on page F-9 of the manual. Just like most other Airstream trailers, the petcock can be opened to drain the tank. Takes a while, but gets the job done.
My suspicion is that an attempt is being made to use the hose bib to drain the tank, but it won't do the trick unless the pump is running and you pump out all the water. Same could be done through any other sink faucet.
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10-15-2022, 09:06 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 34' Classic
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard5933
Draining the tank is on page F-9 of the manual. Just like most other Airstream trailers, the petcock can be opened to drain the tank. Takes a while, but gets the job done.
My suspicion is that an attempt is being made to use the hose bib to drain the tank, but it won't do the trick unless the pump is running and you pump out all the water. Same could be done through any other sink faucet.
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My unit is a 2006 Classic. I should have stated that in the original post.
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10-15-2022, 09:09 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 34' Classic
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
I think he is talking about the traditional hose bib in the lower compartment.
If so, there is a shutoff and a checkvalve inside the trailer. Mine is under the bath sink, by the water heater. This is in place to prevent pump water from reaching the bib during freezing weather. But it should work on shore water regardless of the shutoff valve position.
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I’m a female, but no worries, I’m not traumatized. I should have stated that I have a 2006 Classic. Hope this will give you more info to help me solve the problem. I appreciate your input.
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10-16-2022, 05:12 AM
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Site Team
1994 25' Excella
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 5,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NativeNomad
My unit is a 2006 Classic. I should have stated that in the original post.
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Yes - I was looking at the manual for a 2006 Classic. Virtually all the manuals from recent decades are available on airstream.com
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1994 Excella 25 Follow the build on Gertie!
1999 Suburban LS 2500 w/7.4L V8
1974 GMC 4108a - Custom Coach Land Cruiser (Sold)
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10-16-2022, 05:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NativeNomad
I’m a female, but no worries, I’m not traumatized. I should have stated that I have a 2006 Classic. Hope this will give you more info to help me solve the problem. I appreciate your input.
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And I will bet yours is very similar to my 2007.
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10-16-2022, 07:23 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 34' Classic
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard5933
Yes - I was looking at the manual for a 2006 Classic. Virtually all the manuals from recent decades are available on airstream.com
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Thank you for the info. I didn’t know if there are any differences for this for model and year. My late hubby was old school and thought he should take care of the outside (so to speak) and I should take care of the inside. I am real good at holding the flashlight though[emoji23]
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10-16-2022, 07:27 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 34' Classic
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
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Outside faucet not working
Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
And I will bet yours is very similar to my 2007.
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Probably a big yes on the similarities. I recently saw someone else’s unit parked nearby and did notice the unit didn’t have the doors to cover the fresh water inlet. Also didn’t have the fresh water holding tank door that locked. I am not knowledgeable enough to know what each years models have that’s different. It’s more than enough just getting a good understanding of my particular unit. Appreciate all of the help.
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10-16-2022, 08:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,658
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This is what you ate looking for...referencing my first reply above.
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10-16-2022, 11:30 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 34' Classic
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daquenzer
When you say outside faucet are talking about the valve by the fresh water tank? Mine is located between the tires. Not sure where yours would be.
Also there are 2 valves that open up the hot and cold water lines to drain them. Did you open those? Not sure if that would drain the tank however.
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On my unit , behind the door that houses the city water inlet and the black tank rinsing connection, there is a standard outside water faucet. It can be connected to a water hose just as one would on a standard S&B house. It is working normally on city water but not when I turn off city connection and turn on the water [emoji98] pump. That’s my dilemma.
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10-16-2022, 11:32 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2006 34' Classic
Sioux Falls
, South Dakota
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
This is what you ate looking for...referencing my first reply above. Attachment 424169
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Is this the same valve used to bypass the water heater when wintering the unit?
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10-17-2022, 05:10 AM
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Site Team
1994 25' Excella
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 5,523
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Here's the information from your manual about turning on the outside water faucet. It lists a few places the valve might be, and mentions that it might be near the water heater bypass valves.
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EXTERIOR WATER SERVICE
Also in the utility compartment is a hose connection with a shut-off valve. This is plumbed into the high-pressure water system of the trailer. This is an ideal place to rinse the sand off your feet after going to the beach, cleaning mud off your boots and hundreds of other messy jobs that are better done outside of your trailer. During freezing weather this line should be drained. Shut off the valve inside the lavatory and leave the exterior valve open.
NOTE: On some units only the exterior water service shut off valve will be located inside the lavatory cabinet. On others there may be up to five valves located inside the F cabinet. Three of these are used as the water heater by-pass system as described in the winterizing section. Another may be for the toilet shut off. The fifth valve is for the exterior water service. Always check to see if the water supply has been cut to the exterior service before using the rest of the water system in freezing weather.
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