Camper black water tank fluid heats up
We do a lot of winter camping and always thought the furnace was keeping the holding tanks nice and warm. This past trip we noticed that the black water tank was especially hot and the furnace was no...
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safeman wrote:
I found this about septic tanks.
"Bacteria do generate heat when they digest organic material, as is most easily seen in compost piles. Those piles can get really hot – 130 degrees Fahrenheit is not unusual."
Not sure if it applies to an RV Black Tank. Maybe it depends on how long stuff has been in there?
I agree, and depending on the composition of what is in the tank, level of the tank and how long it has been there. And have we established the definition of this steam? Warmer air pushing into a cooler space is not uncommon. If actual steam (visible) that would definitely be a sight.
I will also add, I have never done that experiment the OP is talking about, opening the valve when actually using the toilet. Is this common? Not something I would even think to do.
