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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I sanitized my TT when I first got it because the fresh water tank had a horrid odor to it. I used about 1/2 teaspoon of chlorinated granules used to treat swimming pools. Filled the tank about 1/3, added the granules, filled the tank to full, let it sit overnight, drained, refilled. At that point, I had thought I would do a second treatment to be safe, but the refilled water was odor-free except for a very slight chlorine scent. Had the TT 3 years and never felt the need to re-sanitize.
When I bought my class C, I did the same sanitizing. Haven't done it since. I drink the water, the dogs drink the water, the bird drinks the water - none of us have had any ill-effects.
When I bought my class C, I did the same sanitizing. Haven't done it since. I drink the water, the dogs drink the water, the bird drinks the water - none of us have had any ill-effects.
