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Subject:Re: Sure Flow faucet problem
From:Jim Felder
Date:Thu, 15 Aug 2013 15:22:23 -0500

I took my check valve out and cleaned and lubed all the parts when this
happened to me, then it worked fine.

Jim

On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 3:01 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi listers,
>
> Strange problem today with my new install of the Sure Flow faucet.  After
> setting  everything up I tried both tank and city water.  no leaks and all
> working well.  That is until I noticed that the side of my van was wet.
>  Seems that when the pump is running and no city water is hooked up I get a
> small constant flow out of the city water intake.
>
> I suspect a faulty check valve.
>
> Anyone else have this problem or did have it?  Anyone have any possible
> tips to try before I end up taking it apart and putting in a new check
> valve.  I really don't want to do that as it is great that nothing is
> leaking inside!  But, I can't except this leaking down the outside of my
> van.
> Also, I had a sighted friend with plumbing experience check my work and
> all parts are correct and the flow is in the correct direction indicated by
> the arrows on the check valve and directions.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 Westfalia GL Auto
>