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Old 07-30-2023, 02:22 PM   #1
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Filling Valve Modification

I installed a 3 way valve in my ACE to allow filling the fresh tank from the city connection I also made changed to the plumbing for a filter and softener mounted in one of my bays the cost of the valve and the fittings I used did not even add up to $100.00. here is the link to the valve I used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0971NTWL7...t_details&th=1

I have also included a PDF file showing the valve installation and operation positions.
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Old 07-30-2023, 03:03 PM   #2
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Nicely done.
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Old 07-30-2023, 06:31 PM   #3
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I installed a 3 way valve in my ACE to allow filling the fresh tank from the city connection I also made changed to the plumbing for a filter and softener mounted in one of my bays the cost of the valve and the fittings I used did not even add up to $100.00. here is the link to the valve I used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0971NTWL7...t_details&th=1

I have also included a PDF file showing the valve installation and operation positions.
Here is a photo of the Filter and Softener install showing the city connection I added to simplify connecting everything up. I installed a tank heater under the aluminum plate the softener and I attached 2" of foam insulation to the outside of the storage bay as well.
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Old 07-30-2023, 06:49 PM   #4
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I love those thermostat controlled mats.
They're in my lithium battery bin
And
in a climate controlled(ish)bin I have.
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Old 07-30-2023, 07:13 PM   #5
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I installed a 3 way valve in my ACE to allow filling the fresh tank from the city connection I also made changed to the plumbing for a filter and softener mounted in one of my bays the cost of the valve and the fittings I used did not even add up to $100.00. here is the link to the valve I used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0971NTWL7...t_details&th=1

I have also included a PDF file showing the valve installation and operation positions.
I think I mentioned this before; I did a similar thing but with a simple ball valve. Plumbed it as a bypass from the suction side to the discharge side of the water pump. Discharge side is connected to the common supply header and suction side is a direct path to the FW tank. Connect the city water hose as normal, open the valve, and water flows into the tank until it comes out the gravity fill (cap normall off in this evolution) and overflow vent.
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