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1L243
Feb 03, 2013Explorer II
I added Tornado Black Tank Flush. The action of the Tornado is good but the kit is lacking. The instructions recommend that you put the Tornado on the opposite end of the Black tank, so you are flushing towards the gate valve. The 6 foot 1/2" hose that comes with the kit is not long enough to reach the other side of the Black tank. On my trailer 8' would be minimum. I decided to use 1/2" PVC. I also got a side mount hose inlet instead of the L bracket that the kit came with.
Water Inlet $19

Plumbing from the water inlet

Run the PVC. I bought some 1/2" metal clamps to hang the pipe but nylon ties seem to work fine.

The Tornado into the Black tank. This is where I had most of the trouble. There was not enough room to get my angle drill and hole saw in there. I was able to drill the 5 1/8" holes using the template that came with the kit. Since the Black tank is just plastic I was able to use my hand turning the hole saw until it cut through the tank.
You will also have to get a pipe to garden hose adapter here to mate with the Tornado.

It doesn't leak and makes alot of racket inside the tank so I guess it works. won't know for sure till I get a chance to use it.
Water Inlet $19

Plumbing from the water inlet

Run the PVC. I bought some 1/2" metal clamps to hang the pipe but nylon ties seem to work fine.

The Tornado into the Black tank. This is where I had most of the trouble. There was not enough room to get my angle drill and hole saw in there. I was able to drill the 5 1/8" holes using the template that came with the kit. Since the Black tank is just plastic I was able to use my hand turning the hole saw until it cut through the tank.
You will also have to get a pipe to garden hose adapter here to mate with the Tornado.

It doesn't leak and makes alot of racket inside the tank so I guess it works. won't know for sure till I get a chance to use it.
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