bleach and pink anti freeze

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FYI I haven't been on this forum in a while, but I thought I would share something that I just found out after 6+ years of camping. I use a little bleach in my fresh water tank and lines to keep it from molding or getting bacteria. not a lot just a little with plenty of water.
Well I guess I didn't rinse it out good enough before I winterized with the pink rv antifreeze.... To make a long story short, the bleach will take the pink out of the antifreeze and make it look like fresh water. I used a couple extra gallons of antifreeze before the light bulb went on over my head.

mowermech · Answer

that is interesting!But, I don't use the anti-freeze, except in the toilet and drains.I also only put the bleach in the tank in the spring to sanitize the system.  After that, it just gets filled with water from the well.

loulou57 · Answer

We didn't put anti freeze in the fresh water tank either.Years ago we put bleach in our TC tank to give it a clean but we haven't done it in our new TT yet and may not.

skipnchar · Answer

I have never noticed this with any of my rvs when using treated city water ( treated with chlorine)  you may be using a stronger formula than you realize.

scottg · Answer

I don't think the bleach is doing much good. It breaks down pretty quick when diluted and won't protect the water lines from algae over the whole season.
I would wan't to sanitize it at the beginning of the season.

12thgenusa · Answer

Did you remove your water filter before you put in the antifreeze? It will also trap all the pink. DAMHIK.

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