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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I'm a first time RV'er, and this will be my 2nd season for flushing out my freshwater lines after the winter. Lots of pink antifreeze.
The bleach water method is simply making a chlorine solution to sanitize the lines. While some may think it's not necessary, I feel it's better to err on the side of caution when it's the life of myself and my family at risk. :)
Someone mentioned using peroxide instead? I'm pretty sure that would be cost prohibitive, seeing as how in order to make a peroxide solution concentrated enough to sanitize a 30 gallon+ system would be... well.. let's just say a quarter cup of bleach to a gallon of water creates a chlorine solution that should more than accommodate most RV plumbing systems.
I bypassed my HW tank last season, but this season I think I'll sanitize it as well with a bleach (chlorine) solution. It's drained for the winter so I doubt I need to do a vinegar approach just yet.
The bleach water method is simply making a chlorine solution to sanitize the lines. While some may think it's not necessary, I feel it's better to err on the side of caution when it's the life of myself and my family at risk. :)
Someone mentioned using peroxide instead? I'm pretty sure that would be cost prohibitive, seeing as how in order to make a peroxide solution concentrated enough to sanitize a 30 gallon+ system would be... well.. let's just say a quarter cup of bleach to a gallon of water creates a chlorine solution that should more than accommodate most RV plumbing systems.
I bypassed my HW tank last season, but this season I think I'll sanitize it as well with a bleach (chlorine) solution. It's drained for the winter so I doubt I need to do a vinegar approach just yet.
