Sanitize freshwater
So... When I sanitize the freshwater system, do I run the water through the water heater? And do I remove the water filter or leave it in???
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donandmax wrote:Rescue16 wrote:
Not sure if this is right or wrong, But just did mine yesterday. Cleaned out the Water Tank with Bleach and water mix. My water heater I use white vinegar to help clean the scale build up by filling it and then turning the water heater on and bringing up to temperature. After it has been brought up to temp I shut it off and the next day I drain it and then flush it with fresh water until it runs clear and no more smell of vinegar. Has worked for me for years.
How do you get vinegar into your water heater ? 6 gal. of vinegar ??
I use the bypass at my water pump I have hooked up to pull the Antifreeze into the system. This time I ensure all the water faucets are shut off and the Water heater bypass is set back to normal position and the water pump draws the vinegar into the system and fills the water heater. After it is heated and drained I flush with fresh water until it runs clean and not longer has vinegar smell.
