{"product_id":"camco-39500-sewer-waste-valve-seal-kit-1-1-2-in","title":"Camco 39500 Sewer Waste Valve Seal Kit | 1-1\/2 in.","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eIf your RV's waste valve has started weeping or the handle feels stiff, the seals are usually the culprit, not the whole valve. This Camco 39500 kit gives you two fresh 1-1\/2 inch rubber seals plus the hardware to get your gate valve sealing tight again. It's a cheap fix that saves you from replacing the entire assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a job every RV owner runs into eventually. You go to dump the tanks, and there's a slow drip weeping past the blade valve, or that sewer smell that just won't quit. Nine times out of ten it isn't the valve body that's failed. It's the two rubber seals inside it that have hardened and stopped sealing. This Camco 39500 kit is the fix, and it costs a small fraction of what a whole new valve runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little background on how these valves work. Your RV's gate valve, sometimes called a blade valve, has a flat plastic blade that slides through the body to open and close the drain. On each side of that blade sits a rubber seal that squeezes against it and keeps everything watertight when the valve is shut. Those seals take a beating. Sun, tank chemicals, dried-on gunk, and plain old age make them stiff and brittle over the seasons. Most owners get a few years out of a set before they need attention, though heavy use and harsh dump chemicals can shorten that. Once they lose their squeeze, you get drips, odors, and a blade that's hard to slide. Swapping them brings the valve back to like-new without pulling the whole assembly off the drain pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit gives you two fresh seals, one for each side of the blade, made from flexible rubber that grips the blade and holds a tight seal. The rubber stays flexible so it can keep conforming to the blade as you cycle the valve open and shut. Camco includes the mounting hardware you need to bolt the valve flanges back together, so you're not hunting for the right bolts at the hardware store in the middle of the job. It's sized for 1-1\/2 inch waste valves specifically, the smaller drain valves you'll find on gray-water lines and some black tank plumbing. It comes as a single kit with bilingual English and French retail packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall is straightforward and you don't need special tools. Dump and rinse your tanks first, obviously. Then unbolt the valve flange, separate the two halves, and pull the old seals out. They'll usually be flat, cracked, or crusted with buildup. If you want an easy reference for putting it back together, snap a quick photo before you pull it apart. Wipe the mating surfaces clean, set the new seals in place on each side of the blade, line the flanges back up, and torque the hardware down evenly so the blade still slides freely without binding. Snug is the goal, not gorilla-tight. Over-torquing can distort the body and cause the very leak you're trying to fix. Run some water through and check for drips before you call it done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on fitment so you order the right part. This is the 1-1\/2 inch kit. If your valve is a 3 inch bayonet-style valve at the main sewer outlet, these seals won't fit it, so measure your valve or check the size stamped on the body before you buy. And if the plastic blade itself is scored, warped, or cracked, or the body is damaged, a seal kit won't save it and you'll want a complete replacement valve instead. But for the far more common case of tired seals on an otherwise good valve, this is exactly what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the money, keeping one of these in the storage bay is smart insurance. A leaking waste valve has a way of failing at the worst possible time, usually at a full campground with a line behind you at the dump station. Fifteen minutes and a couple of fresh seals gets you sealed up and back on the road. If you're not sure whether your valve is the 1-1\/2 inch size, or you just want help matching seals to your setup, give us a shout and we'll point you the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo flexible rubber seals included, one for each side of the valve blade for a complete reseal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for 1-1\/2 inch Camco sewer waste valves, the smaller-diameter drain valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included so you can bolt the valve flanges back together in one go\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber compound grips the blade and holds a tight seal to stop drips and odors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRestores a leaking valve without replacing the entire assembly, a low-cost repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple hand-tool install, no special equipment needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaged as a single kit with English and French retail packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does this seal kit fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the replacement seal kit for Camco 1-1\/2 inch sewer waste valves. It restores the two rubber seals that sit on either side of the sliding blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many seals come in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo seals, one for each side of the valve blade, so you can reseal both faces at once. Camco also includes the mounting hardware to bolt the valve back together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this fit a 3 inch waste valve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is for 1-1\/2 inch valves only. If your valve is the larger 3 inch bayonet-style valve at the main sewer outlet, these seals won't fit. Measure your valve or check the size on the body before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I replace just the seals instead of the whole valve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, and that's the whole point of this kit. If the valve body and blade are still in good shape, worn seals are the usual cause of leaks and odors. Fresh seals bring it back to working order for far less than a complete valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhen should I replace the valve seals?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhen the valve starts weeping past the closed blade, when you get a lingering sewer smell, or when the handle gets stiff and hard to slide. Those are all signs the rubber has hardened and lost its seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the seals made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFlexible rubber. It stays pliable so it can conform to the blade and hold a tight seal as you cycle the valve open and shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this hard to install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNot at all. Dump and rinse your tanks, unbolt the valve flange, swap the old seals for the new ones, then torque the hardware down evenly so the blade still slides freely. Basic hand tools are all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy is my RV waste valve leaking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost often it's the seals. Sun, tank chemicals, buildup, and age make them stiff and brittle until they no longer squeeze the blade tight. Replacing them usually fixes the leak without touching the valve body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the English and French packaging change the product?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's the same seal kit, just packaged with bilingual English and French retail labeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco 39500 Sewer Waste Valve Seal Kit, 1-1\/2 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e014717395007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValve Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco 1-1\/2 inch Sewer Waste Valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeals Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (one for each side of the valve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeal Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRetail Packaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish \/ French\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRV \/ camper sewer waste gate valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does this seal kit fit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's the replacement seal kit for Camco 1-1\/2 inch sewer waste valves. 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