What chemicals to use
Not really new to RVing but not a real veteran yet. We purchased a used unit and are having trouble with the black tank filling up real quick. I do not think the tank is draining completely. I have tr...
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DutchmenSport wrote:TechWriter wrote:DutchmenSport wrote:
Bleach is OK for sanitizing, but you really want to flush it out and not sit. It will deteriorate your slide valves and rubber if left alone.
And you know this how?
Been there, done that on my first camper. That's how!
I suppose if you had an early 2000ish camper, it could have had polybutylene (PB) plumbing which bleach would have attacked.
Otherwise, it wasn't bleach that did in your first camper. Bleach won't harm RV plumbing (unless it's PB). RVs use ABS, PEX, Santoprene, and polyethylene -- none of which is affected by bleach. The only "seals" that may be affected by bleach are toilet ball valve gaskets.
BTW, I don't recommend bleach for cleaning OP's black tank or for using on a daily basis. Bleach won't break up old poo and it's not necessary to sanitize all that often.
