Sanitize Fresh Tank & Bleach
I would like to sanitize the fresh tank. My RV owners manual (& what I've found on the internet) says to use bleach with 5% sodium hypochlorite. The problem is all the bleach in the stores is now "c...
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paullac wrote:My water heater is aluminum, as I believe most are. I've never had any issues with the bleach in it in over 10 years. However, I HAVE had issues with some stinky, sulphur smelling growth in it if I don't sanitize it. You will find that issue brought up often here. I know there are solutions using vinegar too. Just remember, regular tap water has chlorine in it too.BillyW wrote:
Make an effort to get that mix into the water heater too! All kinds of stinky stuff grows in there.
I'm not so sure about that. My owners manual says specifically to open up the water heater bypass valve after the sanitizing is done. I think bleach can eat away at the water heater tank. We just got a new dishwasher at home & the owners manual for that says to not use bleach for anything as it can damage the inside metal walls of the dishwasher.
