[PSUBS-MAILIST] Flush Mount Valves in MBT's

[Jon Wallace]

You might also consider a plunger type valve designed like a bath tub 
drain.  See link...
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/plumbing/bathtub/drain2/pbdra11a.jpg

This could be mounted vertically or horizontally.


On 12/8/2013 2:10 PM, Alan wrote:
> Hi Joe,
> While thinking about the ballast valve, it occurred to me that
> the drain pop up plugs found in modern bathrooms, are very
> similar to what we want.
> https://www.google.co.nz/search?client=safari&hl=en-gb&biw=768&bih=928&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=47ukUvT-EsqhkwWt04DoAQ&q=drain+pop+up+waste&oq=drain+pop+up+waste&gs_l=img.3...46028.57398.0.58014.39.28.0.2.2.0.324.3866.8j5j4j5.22.0....0...1c.1.32.img..27.12.2132.cLok805IcCc
> Hope that link came out OK. It was an image search on DRAIN POP UP WASTE
> They would need to work upside down for our application, so they would 
> be flush on the
> inside of the ballast tank (eliminating an air trap) but extend a bit 
> above the ballast tank.
> Some models look like you could just stick an air line straight on to 
> them, & with a spring
> In them, they would work.
> There may be some model that is ideal.
> Alan
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On 8/12/2013, at 2:09 PM, Joe Perkel <josephperkel at yahoo.com 
> <mailto:josephperkel at yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
>> I need a little help understanding the installation of remotely 
>> operated pneumatic valves in soft tanks. I've been looking at various 
>> products on the Net, and from what I see, there doesn't seem to be an 
>> off the shelf remotely operated valve that would install flush and 
>> fully vent the tank. What I'm looking for is a flush mount and a 
>> clean installation which eliminates the exterior tubing routed to the 
>> conning tower.
>> Am I missing a valve type or installation that would accomplish this?
>> Thanks
>> Joewith
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