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Old 04-11-2017, 11:06 AM   #141
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Don't know that this helps, but this is low-point drain on 2008 17B ( left side of pic ).
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Old 04-11-2017, 12:35 PM   #142
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Here's mine...
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Old 04-11-2017, 01:28 PM   #143
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For those of you out there with low point drains here is a nifty modification I did for convenience. I cut the existing fitting off the pipe and slid on a full port 1/2" Sharkbite ball valve. Gives you positive closure on the system and you can open it slowly without the water running down your arm. The other end (1/2" FPT) allows the plastic plug to be threaded back in hand tight if you desire. Would allow you to quickly drain the system on the road for quick winterizing/repairs without tools.

SharkBite 1/2 in. Brass Push-to-Connect x Female Pipe Thread Ball Valve-22182-0000LF - The Home Depot
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Old 04-11-2017, 03:46 PM   #144
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Thank you

Thank you Glenn and Myron. The 21is different, from my understanding there are drain valves under the entrance steps. My trailer has water lines (6/7') that are unsecured under the trailer, they just lay across the bath grey water drain line. I thought installing a low point drain valves and supports would help to secure the lines. I found this thread and wanted to see ETI's low point drain set up for the earlier E-21's.
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Old 04-11-2017, 03:53 PM   #145
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It's my understanding ETI stopped installing low point drains shortly after Jan 1, 2014. While it drains the water system, it didn't drain the water out of the toilet valve and because folks weren't doing a proper winterizing, valves cracked. Replacing that toilet valve can be a PITA.
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Old 04-11-2017, 04:42 PM   #146
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It's my understanding ETI stopped installing low point drains shortly after Jan 1, 2014. While it drains the water system, it didn't drain the water out of the toilet valve and because folks weren't doing a proper winterizing, valves cracked. Replacing that toilet valve can be a PITA.
And I can confirm that ETI will NOT install them as an option either.
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