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slotsavegas
Explorer
Oct 20, 2013

Holding tank chemicals

I am preparing my unit for the winter. Here in Texas we usually don't get a lot of really cold weather. I was thinking about adding a bacteria product that is environmentally safe and is used to eat away all residue of soaps, grease, and tissue. I thought I would fill my gray and black tanks adding the correct amount of bacteria. Leaving it over the winter in my tanks. I hope this will remove all traces of residue and when drained in the spring, I would have clean tanks and sensors.

Anyone else tried this ?
What at others opinions ?
  • slotsavegas's avatar
    slotsavegas
    Explorer
    Oct 22, 2013
    Thanks Kemahsabe,
    The picture is very helpful. I especially like the clean sensor probes.
  • Kemahsabe's avatar
    Kemahsabe
    Explorer
    Oct 21, 2013
    I tried that experiment a couple years ago. Filled the black tank with water and poured in a half box of Rid-X. Over a period of 2 or 3 months the water went from a cloudy, medium brown to crystal clear. No odors during the process. Here's a picture:

  • azjeffh's avatar
    azjeffh
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2013
    Dtaylor wrote:
    If it is "eating" up all the stuff in the tanks, would it not also produce a odor?

    Wouldn't think it would produce more odor than what it's eating.
  • Dtaylor's avatar
    Dtaylor
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2013
    If it is "eating" up all the stuff in the tanks, would it not also produce a odor?
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 20, 2013
    Filling the tanks and leaving them over winter will give the enzymes time to work.

    It sure isn't going to hurt anything.
  • drfife's avatar
    drfife
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2013
    The only thing I've used for years in my holding tanks is Dawn Blue Ultra dish washing liquid. About 6 oz after every tank dump.

    No sensor problems. No gate valve problems. No odors.

    Available at any grocery store. Very inexpensive and effective alternative to traditional tank treatments.
  • Nutinelse2do's avatar
    Nutinelse2do
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2013
    We use the Geo Method. Haven't had any problems. Our black and grey water runs clear as a mineral spring, and no chemicals.
  • slotsavegas's avatar
    slotsavegas
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2013
    The product is called Bio-Clean.
    my canister says it is manufactured by Kinzie & Payne Biochemical Corp. They have a web site www.bio-clean.com
    It also seems to be available through Amazon.com.
  • harold1946's avatar
    harold1946
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2013
    I dont know what slotsavegas is using but I have used Eco-Save for the last 7 years, and eliminated dirty sensor problems.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Oct 20, 2013
    Where did you find this magic potion, and what is its name?

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