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Livin Lite Forum => Camplite and Bearcat Travel Trailers => Topic started by: MikeT on May 12, 2023, 08:33:16 PM

Title: Backflow Preventor for fresh water supply
Post by: MikeT on May 12, 2023, 08:33:16 PM
Hi All,

Has anyone replaced the backflow preventor where the fresh water supply hose attaches?  I can't get it apart to install a new one.  I have attached pictures of the front and back of the housing.  Here's the sad part, I did replace this item in 2016 when I pushed the valve (white part in the middle) while the system was under pressure.  I just cant figure it out this time. 

Alternatively, could I purchase an in-line one that might be easier to install?

Cheers

Mike
Title: Re: Backflow Preventor for fresh water supply
Post by: Merlin on May 13, 2023, 08:31:02 PM
Is that blue part inside a large plastic c-clip?  Does removing it help?
Title: Re: Backflow Preventor for fresh water supply
Post by: MikeT on May 14, 2023, 03:22:56 PM
No, there are two pieces of plastic that ar meant to keep that brass part from spinning.  I did fix this by punching out the broken backflow preventer and adding a new one (much better) and a barbed fitting.  It's quite long but it all fits nicely inside the pump closet.  Thanks for responding Merlin.  Here's picture of the final result.