Last November I winterized my HHII like I always do. Blow out the lines and then put RV anti-freeze in the system. The first of May I flushed out all of the lines but I can't get rid of the anti-freeze taste or smell. I don't usually drink out of the fresh water tank, just to swallow a pill or rinsing when brushing my teeth. I put a strong mixture of chlorine bleach and water into the system and let it stand for about 10 days. The taste is still there. There is not, and never has been any anti-freeze in the fresh water tank. I even drained water into a drinking glass and it is just fine. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to get rid of this problem. My wife suggested white vinegar. I don't remember what brand it was but I sure don't want to use it again. What brand do you all use?

I've never paid attention to the brand and never had a bad taste. What brand did you use that's giving you the bad taste?Bill

I had the same thing happen once.Turned out to be the tiny bit trapped in the low point drains that I had failed to flush.Every time water was run a tiny bit was siphoned out that was just enough to taste.

I have never noticed a brand name, just look for the pink stuff. Also never noticed a smell to it but the good thing is it is non toxic. Generally when you sanitize your system you leave the bleach in for 4 or so hours, not 10 days. Did you drain the low point drains? If you left antifreeze in those pipes it will be picked up within the system.

After I use chlorine I then flush with some baking soda. Maybe that would help

This is the reason we don't use the pink stuff! I just do a very good job of blowing the likes. Pink stuff only in the drains. I use water from the tank or park whichever is more covenant. The water in your tanks is as good as any tap water, and as good as bottled water.The power of American advertising just amazes me!!

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rhagfo
Explorer III
Jun 11, 2015
This is the reason we don't use the pink stuff! I just do a very good job of blowing the likes. Pink stuff only in the drains. I use water from the tank or park whichever is more covenant. The water in your tanks is as good as any tap water, and as good as bottled water.

The power of American advertising just amazes me!!
remdog_1
Explorer
Jun 11, 2015
After I use chlorine I then flush with some baking soda. Maybe that would help
GaryWT
Explorer
Jun 11, 2015
I have never noticed a brand name, just look for the pink stuff. Also never noticed a smell to it but the good thing is it is non toxic. Generally when you sanitize your system you leave the bleach in for 4 or so hours, not 10 days. Did you drain the low point drains? If you left antifreeze in those pipes it will be picked up within the system.
popeyemth
Explorer
Jun 11, 2015
I had the same thing happen once.
Turned out to be the tiny bit trapped in the low point drains that I had failed to flush.
Every time water was run a tiny bit was siphoned out that was just enough to taste.
Trackrig
Explorer II
Jun 11, 2015
I've never paid attention to the brand and never had a bad taste. What brand did you use that's giving you the bad taste?

Bill

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