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Satin69 · 06-13-2012, 01:16 PM

Hey Guys, I need some plumbing help on the manual valves for my system. If I run one line from the tank to the switch and the other from the switch to the bag, where does the dump fit in?

Thank you for the help in advance.

JNJchev77 · 06-13-2012, 01:56 PM

The "dump" is in the switch itself. So when you press down on the switch, the air will be let out right there.

Satin69 · 06-13-2012, 03:41 PM

Thank you for that. I was thinking this had to be the case bc the system didn't come with any other valves.

I hate to seem slow here but will the switch dump it back to the tank?

GCncsuHD · 06-13-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Satin69

Thank you for that. I was thinking this had to be the case bc the system didn't come with any other valves.

I hate to seem slow here but will the switch dump it back to the tank?

Nope, dumps the air right out of the back of the valve into the cab. This is why it is important to regularly drain the tank, otherwise you could get some nasty condensation in the tank resulting in a mildew smell when you dump, or in an extreme case, nasty rusty water if it makes it that far.

JNJchev77 · 06-13-2012, 05:11 PM

X2...

It's really a full proof set up, kinda old school I guess, but it does the job if you're not wanting to play with switches all the time.

And don't feel like your "slow", I had to learn the same way. Just ask questions, and make sure you get it right the first time.

theastronaut · 06-13-2012, 10:05 PM

Or get valves that have the exhaust port tapped to you can run exhaust lines that dump outside the cab. Should be quieter in the cab that way too.
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**LEEVON** · 06-14-2012, 12:46 AM

I have two lines from the tank to the valves, tee'd into each to reduce the number of lines in, then of course 4 out. I like the simplicity and low maintenance compared to electric valves.

Satin69 · 06-14-2012, 11:33 PM

Cant thank you guys enough. This is a big help. I will post pics when done.

Satin69 · 06-20-2012, 11:00 PM

Worked like a charm. Thanks again everyone.

JNJchev77 · 06-21-2012, 11:43 AM

Pics??

06-13-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Manual Paddle valve question Hey Guys, I need some plumbing help on the manual valves for my system. If I run one line from the tank to the switch and the other from the switch to the bag, where does the dump fit in? Thank you for the help in advance. __________________ 1956 GMC undergoing LS Swap

06-13-2012, 01:56 PM	#2
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Manual Paddle valve question The "dump" is in the switch itself. So when you press down on the switch, the air will be let out right there. __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

06-13-2012, 03:41 PM	#3
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: Manual Paddle valve question Thank you for that. I was thinking this had to be the case bc the system didn't come with any other valves. I hate to seem slow here but will the switch dump it back to the tank? __________________ 1956 GMC undergoing LS Swap

06-13-2012, 05:11 PM	#5
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Manual Paddle valve question X2... It's really a full proof set up, kinda old school I guess, but it does the job if you're not wanting to play with switches all the time. And don't feel like your "slow", I had to learn the same way. Just ask questions, and make sure you get it right the first time. __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

06-13-2012, 10:05 PM	#6
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Manual Paddle valve question Or get valves that have the exhaust port tapped to you can run exhaust lines that dump outside the cab. Should be quieter in the cab that way too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

06-14-2012, 12:46 AM	#7
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Manual Paddle valve question I have two lines from the tank to the valves, tee'd into each to reduce the number of lines in, then of course 4 out. I like the simplicity and low maintenance compared to electric valves. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

06-14-2012, 11:33 PM	#8
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: Manual Paddle valve question Cant thank you guys enough. This is a big help. I will post pics when done. __________________ 1956 GMC undergoing LS Swap

06-20-2012, 11:00 PM	#9
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: Manual Paddle valve question Worked like a charm. Thanks again everyone. __________________ 1956 GMC undergoing LS Swap

06-21-2012, 11:43 AM	#10
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Manual Paddle valve question Pics?? __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo



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