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Auxiliary air manifold
I had a leak in My auxiliary air manifold and needed to replace it . I found a anodized aluminum block to use. I purchased the compression cutoff valves before the block arrived. Thinking I could come directly off of the block with the valves. Turns out that they do not make a female to female compression thread fitting. So to use what I had in hand , I had to place a short piece of line between the block and the valves. Trial and error for Me folks. I might end up using hard line between them. Or replace the valves if I have any trouble out of the connections. But for now it bench tested good and I have options. I am waiting on the big brown truck to bring 2 more 1/4″ valves for the lower two lines on each end. I still have to mount it and tie everything back up. But will have to clean up the bay floor first. What do Ya’all think ?
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That’s a great way to isolate the various systems. Must be you’ve been talking to Jon..
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I was about to say the same thing … Jon showing us all how it’s done! But it does look good …
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Of course its a sad copy of Jon’s setup. Like I said , work in progress.
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Striving to get your coach to mirror Jon’s is a never ending exercise (possibly futile) into asymptotical science. Just as you think you’re only two or three fixes, upgrades, additions, or modifications away … possibly even have a plan in place and the parts ordered … he’ll make a post about another two or three new things he’s done to his coach to make it better, safer, more reliable, or less prone to failure.
Suddenly you’ll realize Jon has raised the bar again and the you’re again further away from your goal.
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Dick,
I will never come close. Most likely Jon has forgot more than I will ever know. Just want to not have any BIG worries. And do what is right for the ole girl.
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Got the other valves finally and got it mounted. Still have a couple of lines to ID and then I will label them all. No leaks in manifold or valves.I still want to put solid lines under valves. I have a cutoff ( lower left ) to stop the air flow back to the multiport on the rear of the bay wall. And another inline to turn off the aux air from the rear of the coach. I can isolate and chase a leak either way. Sure has been a learning process. Work in progress folks.
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Update; If anyone is considering building a aux air manifold with cutoff valves. DO NOT use the brass valves, They leak like crazy when it gets cold. I ordered some stainless ball valves and replaced the brass ones. Also replaced the brass pressure gauge that started leaking. Now when my aux compressor cycles it runs for about 45 seconds. Have found a few more small leaks that need attention. It has been a learning experience.
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