Which black tank chemicals break down waste?
When we are in camping mode our trailer gets the, use plenty of water each flush - make sure black tank is full - dump (or pump with macerator) - flush - add 2 gallons - repeat as necessary routine. I...
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RCMAN46 wrote:
A septic tank is aerobic which is required for the bacteria to break things down. Your holding tank is not aerobic as it has a vent to the atmosphere. As such it will not break down the material thus it has to be flushed every couple days. I would not let anything stay in the tank for more than a week. Water is the holding tanks best friend.
Most septic tanks are anaerobic, not aerobic. The vented holding tank in an RV is aerobic. I am currently looking at changing my septic tank at home from the standard anaerobic to aerobic because it is far more efficient.
