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Flushing the water tank
« on: December 09, 2018, 06:40:58 PM »
Evening all ….is there a protocol to follow when flushing a water tank?...any cleanser "better" than another?...

We're taking the old girl out for a last run before upgrading, and I want/need to flush the water tank before going...she's been in the shed for a while, and the temperature in there can get up a bit ...safety first!

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Re: Flushing the water tank
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2018, 07:38:18 PM »
A cup of bleach and a drive around works for me.
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Re: Flushing the water tank
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2018, 07:48:23 PM »
I used to use sodium meta bisulphate to clean old beer bottles, good cleaner and sterilant. Available at home brew shops, used as a food grade cleaner. Do not inhale if you are asthmatic.
Similar to the stuff mums clean baby bottles with, Nilstat or Milton
Mix and add to tank, go for a drive, flush tank, should be all good.
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Re: Flushing the water tank
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2018, 09:33:11 PM »
My present camper is 6 yrs old and have never flushed the water tanks....only ever refilled them.......so I'm no use to the discussion !!   ;D ;D
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Re: Flushing the water tank
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2018, 10:14:51 PM »
If you've always used Mains Chlorinated water in the tank, you shouldn't have any probs.
Milton will require a second flush out too.
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Re: Flushing the water tank
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2018, 10:22:52 PM »
Bicarbonate of soda another option - mix a few tablespoons in a jug, pour into a 1/3 full tank, drive around for 10 minutes, drain and flush.
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Re: Flushing the water tank
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2018, 07:58:34 AM »
Couple of scoops of Sodium Bicarbonate,
fill the tank,
shake well on a dirt track or Parramatta Road
Come home and empty tank
Fill and empty once more for luck

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Re: Flushing the water tank
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2018, 08:42:54 AM »
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Re: Flushing the water tank
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2018, 09:25:03 AM »
I never worry to much about flushing the tank, I only ever use the water in the tank for washing up showers etc.. All our dinking and cooking water comes from bottled water or a 20ltr water container..
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