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dadmomh
Dec 27, 2014Explorer
Ahhh, the dreaded #1 vs #2 discussion.... The systems are designed to be used for both. A good black tank treatment or the Geo Method (do a search and read forever) + PLENTY of water and you should have no problems. Someone having an odor problem is a rarity and usually ends up with a lack of sufficient water. And, before you ask, TP is definitely ok. Suggest you not invest in the pricey "RV TP" but just a regular single ply whatever brand is fine. You can test by taking a sheet or two, put in a jar, add plenty of water, give it a good shake and the paper should start to come apart. You'll be good.
Back in the day.....about all that was available was the "blue stuff". We used it in our boat and actually made the boat smell just like the blue stuff after sitting for a while...not pleasant. A fresh dose fixed it, but it's not considered an ideal product any more. Many use the Geo Method, we use Odorlos and have excellent results, lots more quality products available and various forms....tablets, granular, liquid, packs. Time to stand in the black tank department and start reading labels.
While obvious, things like diaper wipes, feminine products, paper towels, etc definitely are NOT to go into the tank.
Back in the day.....about all that was available was the "blue stuff". We used it in our boat and actually made the boat smell just like the blue stuff after sitting for a while...not pleasant. A fresh dose fixed it, but it's not considered an ideal product any more. Many use the Geo Method, we use Odorlos and have excellent results, lots more quality products available and various forms....tablets, granular, liquid, packs. Time to stand in the black tank department and start reading labels.
While obvious, things like diaper wipes, feminine products, paper towels, etc definitely are NOT to go into the tank.
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