Do you sanitize your black tank?
Any time the topic of dumping comes up people will post their dumping routines. These routines usually range from dump and run to multiple flushes and even sanitize the tank. The question is why w...
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About a year ago, I needed the black tank dump valve replaced.
Found a mobile mechanic that would do the work.
He said his rate would depend on how "dirty" he got and gave the price range. He could not come out for several days.
I had the "rotary spray nozzle" that had been plugged up for several years.
The RV at that time had a straight shot down thru the toilet to the tank.
I had the wand that one sticks down thru the toilet. Just hadn't used it in a few years.
So, I flushed and flushed with the trailer tongue as high as I could get it and as low as I could get it.
I had crystal clear water coming out of the black tank.
So, I filled the tank up one more time.
When the mobile mechanic showed up, I dumped the one last time and he was very happy to see clear water in the line.
There was still a mild odor in the tank.
To wrap things up, that wand puts out a lot of pressure and easily reaches the roof, sides and all 4 corners of the black tank. I doubt the rotary rinse can compare.
I do add product that does help with the smell.
Found a mobile mechanic that would do the work.
He said his rate would depend on how "dirty" he got and gave the price range. He could not come out for several days.
I had the "rotary spray nozzle" that had been plugged up for several years.
The RV at that time had a straight shot down thru the toilet to the tank.
I had the wand that one sticks down thru the toilet. Just hadn't used it in a few years.
So, I flushed and flushed with the trailer tongue as high as I could get it and as low as I could get it.
I had crystal clear water coming out of the black tank.
So, I filled the tank up one more time.
When the mobile mechanic showed up, I dumped the one last time and he was very happy to see clear water in the line.
There was still a mild odor in the tank.
To wrap things up, that wand puts out a lot of pressure and easily reaches the roof, sides and all 4 corners of the black tank. I doubt the rotary rinse can compare.
I do add product that does help with the smell.
