Does anyone have a good method to clean/rinse out empty potable water tanks [55 gal. forward and 22.5 gallons aft]?
We are in Pensacola, Fla. so we do not winterize and the water just stays in the tanks.
Is there a commercial rinse product I could use?
Or something I could make to put in the tanks, rinse with water and then fill them back up?
Any ideas are appreciated.
Mike
Cleaning potable water holding tanks
Moderator: KenKrawford
Cleaning potable water holding tanks
Mike
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#227
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#227
Re: Cleaning potable water holding tanks
If you are referring to disinfecting, not cleaning: Treat mine the same as in an RV. 1/4 cup of bleach into hose. Fill tank, let it sit for an hour. Turn on each faucet, hot and cold until you smell bleach. Yes, no hot water, will take quite awhile as you have the contents of the water heater to "exchange". Let it sit for a couple of hours.
Drain and flush with fresh water.
Yes, less bleach in smaller tank.
Drain and flush with fresh water.
Yes, less bleach in smaller tank.
Brett Wolfe
C350 #180
"Vindaloo"
Ft Myers FL
C350 #180
"Vindaloo"
Ft Myers FL
Re: Cleaning potable water holding tanks
Thank you Brett.
Yes, disinfecting is what I mean.
Thanks.
Mike
Yes, disinfecting is what I mean.
Thanks.
Mike
Mike
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