Good Black flush "trick" or bad idea?
When dumping my tanks, I've got a new "trick". I drain the black water first and let the hose and tank empty out. Then I leave the black valve open, hold the sewer hose up (above the level of the tank...
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-Gramps- wrote:rgatijnet1 wrote:
I'm fortunate that Monaco gave me a factory supplied hose connection that I use to flush out my black tank. I just hook up a garden hose to the faucet and let it run until the water comes out clear. Listening to it while in operation it seems to flip around and wash out the entire tank.
It will overflow into your gray tank if the valves are closed for too long, and then out your shower drain...don't ask how I know this to be true.
I guess that depends on your plumbing. If I were to leave the black valve closed too long and the tank filled, all it would do is send water out my roof vent! Don't ask how I know this. :) Now if while that water was heading to the roof, if somebody opened the toilet valve, I'm sure they would not like what would happen, but at least in my case the toilet valve held and there was no mess. Hypothetically speaking of course if I were ever to do that. And it makes sure your roof vent isn't clogged!
