Black tank chemical

I think "soundguy" brought up good points......everyone camps differently, so one method doesn't work for everyone! I'll be the first to admit, my sh** stinks. Many full timers who are parked for months say they use just water, well that's great, you're not getting the suction/pressure issue that's created while driving.

Others say theirs doesn't smell, except when you dump and the rest of the park has to smell it. Those whose toilets drain straight down into the tank, will also get odors when they flush. No matter how much you argue this point.....the stuff still smells and if it escapes via pressure while driving, or during dumping or while flushing, it's an issue.

I used AquaChem for probably 30 years. It only masked the odors, but helped. In the last two years, I started using Happy Camper. It actually converts the waste to a relatively pleasant smell. I could run my system with just water because we dump often, but on those occasions where there is a vent near my dump, or it needs to stay in the tank a few days, I would rather have a chemical added.

What's really funny about some of the people on this thread is some actually think that their..........aaaaaaaaaaa..........aaaaaaaa.......poo don't stink!! They actually think that!

And here I thought it was just a metaphor! LOL

SoundGuy wrote:

DwayneN wrote:
I have always believed the idea of controlling holding tank odors is something created by the chemical industry to sell products rather than to alleviate a problem.

Then you don't understand the principles of free enterprise, the many benefits of which we enjoy here in N America that others in many other parts of the world don't. If there's a demand and there's a way to produce a product that will meet that demand then industry will offer it. It's up to you to decide if it's a product that meets your requirements but not up to you to decide for everyone else. The argument over tank chems is no different than the argument over sacrificial anode rods for Atwood water heaters ... Atwood ships these heaters without an anode rod because with an aluminum tank Atwood's view is it's unnecessary. However, some owners demand it and so industry responded and offers a anode rod sized specifically for Atwood water heaters. I personally don't use one in my own Atwood water heater and wouldn't because I choose to believe Atwood knows what they're talking about, others disagree and do use one - that's free enterprise at work, meeting market demand, not a plot on the part of industry to force you to buy something you don't need. It's up to you to make the choice. When it comes to tank chems I've made my choice and do use them rather than just water alone.

Personally I think AFTERMARKET created the demand vs folks demanding it and aftermarket responded.
Aftermarket saw an opportunity to push a useless product and make $$$$

Same as waste holding tank chemicals, RV TP, slide out stabilizer/jacks -------all unnecessary items that are designed to separate RVrs from their monies.

JesLookin wrote:

Tvov wrote:

Turtle n Peeps wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Turn exhaust fan on so that it blows in when flushing....

How do you get it to "blow in" if it's called an "exhaust" fan. LOL :h

Some fans have a blow out or blow in switch.

In the bathroom the fan is supposed to exhaust only. Other fans in RV can blow either way.

I'm guessing is so that you don't suck in the air from the black tank vent??

We use Happy Camper

the worst smell I ever had was when I had a fantastic type fan in the bathroom, had it running on high and flushed the toilet. the black tank vented thru the bathroom.
bumpy

Tvov wrote:

Turtle n Peeps wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Turn exhaust fan on so that it blows in when flushing....

How do you get it to "blow in" if it's called an "exhaust" fan. LOL :h

Some fans have a blow out or blow in switch.

In the bathroom the fan is supposed to exhaust only. Other fans in RV can blow either way.

I'm guessing is so that you don't suck in the air from the black tank vent??

We use Happy Camper

2012Coleman wrote:
Formaldehyde does not assist in breaking down solids - it kills odor causing bacteria. Would love to have a link to this CDC study.

I'm here to tell you Camp-Chem DOES.
I have a clear elbow connector fitting for the end of the sewage hose and, YES, it is all liquefied when it comes out, period.

Liquefies waste and breaks down tissue fast to prevent clogging
Campa-Chem
http://www.thetford.com/product/campa-chem-original/

What you will NOT hear on a forum from those that use only water is, when they do start having problems, I.E. smells, clogs etc? You won't hear a peep out of them on the forum about it.

To each his own. Don't care what everyone else uses and they should not care what others use.

The OP wanted to know where he could buy holding tank chemicals with formaldehyde. Because HE uses it. Those of us who also use it have provided him with the name of a product and a source to obtain it. Campa-Chem, Walmart. :C

DwayneN wrote:
I have always believed the idea of controlling holding tank odors is something created by the chemical industry to sell products rather than to alleviate a problem.

Then you don't understand the principles of free enterprise, the many benefits of which we enjoy here in N America that others in many other parts of the world don't. If there's a demand and there's a way to produce a product that will meet that demand then industry will offer it. It's up to you to decide if it's a product that meets your requirements but not up to you to decide for everyone else. The argument over tank chems is no different than the argument over sacrificial anode rods for Atwood water heaters ... Atwood ships these heaters without an anode rod because with an aluminum tank Atwood's view is it's unnecessary. However, some owners demand it and so industry responded and offers a anode rod sized specifically for Atwood water heaters. I personally don't use one in my own Atwood water heater and wouldn't because I choose to believe Atwood knows what they're talking about, others disagree and do use one - that's free enterprise at work, meeting market demand, not a plot on the part of industry to force you to buy something you don't need. It's up to you to make the choice. When it comes to tank chems I've made my choice and do use them rather than just water alone.

I also use Happy Camper and it has worked well for me.

Old-Biscuit wrote:

Don't remember the particulars but vaguely remember a post few years back about a campground that had you dump tanks upon arrival.....then gave you NON-FORMALDEHYDE chemicals at check in

Surely someone else can recall that one.......really I read it on here!

I remember that post also. don't remember where however.
bumpy

Turtle n Peeps wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Turn exhaust fan on so that it blows in when flushing....

How do you get it to "blow in" if it's called an "exhaust" fan. LOL :h

Some fans have a blow out or blow in switch.