Keeping fresh water tank bacteria-free
I'm confused about how to keep the water in the fresh water tank from picking up bacteria/viruses -- such as the Legionaire's Disease that sitting water can develop. I've seen the postings about ru...
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MF,
Just one of the problems with not having any profile is that nobody can give you meaningful about so many things because many are related to geography.
Example: If you are in any populated area with a municipal water system, then they probably have a standard for "residual chlorine". That residual chlorine is usually enough to keep any independent potable water system effective clean for very long periods.
As an Ex-water processing guy, I prefer to clean my systems with H2O2. I buy the high density stuff at hot tub stores. It does take safety precautions and careful handling.
Matt
Just one of the problems with not having any profile is that nobody can give you meaningful about so many things because many are related to geography.
Example: If you are in any populated area with a municipal water system, then they probably have a standard for "residual chlorine". That residual chlorine is usually enough to keep any independent potable water system effective clean for very long periods.
As an Ex-water processing guy, I prefer to clean my systems with H2O2. I buy the high density stuff at hot tub stores. It does take safety precautions and careful handling.
Matt
