Black Tank valve failure scenarios
Most scenarios I can think of would not be pleasant at all! I can think of one where it would not be a big deal. Any stories to share? How was it handled?
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We had a faulty valve which allowed about ten gallons of black water to spill into our campsite. I gloved-up and scraped the solids either into the sewer drain (no stick and gravel contaminants), or into a trash bag.
I sprayed the area with odor-eliminator spray that I had with me. I hosed the area down thoroughly and then sprayed it again.
I notified the office of the accident and the actions I had taken. They flowed with gratitude, and to my knowledge they never came around to check my work.
I have replaced valves during trips a couple of times. Ideal scenario is an empty tank, no breeze or wind, the usual nitrile gloves, and a dab of Vicks or etc. under the nose. Even a thoroughly flushed tank stinks, so just go to the work methodically. Doing it right the first time is MUCH BETTER than doing it quickly and twice.
I sprayed the area with odor-eliminator spray that I had with me. I hosed the area down thoroughly and then sprayed it again.
I notified the office of the accident and the actions I had taken. They flowed with gratitude, and to my knowledge they never came around to check my work.
I have replaced valves during trips a couple of times. Ideal scenario is an empty tank, no breeze or wind, the usual nitrile gloves, and a dab of Vicks or etc. under the nose. Even a thoroughly flushed tank stinks, so just go to the work methodically. Doing it right the first time is MUCH BETTER than doing it quickly and twice.
