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- mlts22Explorer III like filling the tank to get any bugs that might be near the top.
- Kit_CarsonExplorerIs it necessary to completely fill the tank or can you just do half tank?
- ksg5000Explorer III let the bleach mix sit overnight - no downside, doesn't cost anything, and no additional work.
- oilslickExplorerI use a measuring cup and pour the bleach into the fill hose then after sitting turn on the water to fill tank.
- ol_Bombero-JCExplorer
BillyW wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
That's a cleaver way to take care of the hose! Think I'll use a 5 gallon bucket.
I also fill a cooler and put the fresh hoses in there making sure to purge the air out to do the job properly. I think I use around a cup in my 40 gallon fresh tank and water heater. I just flush it good afterwards and never have any bleach smell!
Be careful around that cleaver!
......while getting the water heater in the 5 gallon bucket..;)
. - TurnThePageExplorer
dodge guy wrote:
That's a cleaver way to take care of the hose! Think I'll use a 5 gallon bucket.
I also fill a cooler and put the fresh hoses in there making sure to purge the air out to do the job properly. I think I use around a cup in my 40 gallon fresh tank and water heater. I just flush it good afterwards and never have any bleach smell! - dodge_guyExplorer III also fill a cooler and put the fresh hoses in there making sure to purge the air out to do the job properly. I think I use around a cup in my 40 gallon fresh tank and water heater. I just flush it good afterwards and never have any bleach smell!
- mlts22Explorer IIWhen draining, I like dumping part into the black tank, part in the grey tank, which helps on odor control.
- suprzExplorerDon't forget the fresh water hose either!
- Johno02Explorerbut its harder to get the bleach odor out.
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