Do You
Keep Your
RV Holding Tank System
Chemical Free?
Your RV Holding Tank System, Odors,
Additives and Accessories needed to dump
them are part of every day RV life.
An RV Holding Tank System
usually consists of a grey water
tank, a black water tanks, plus the sinks,
showers and tubs that drain into them. Some
manufacturers are now installing one large tank
for both grey and black water.
Other important components are the gages
that monitor levels, the drain valves that
allow you to open and close the tanks, the
hoses and supports and fittings that enable you
to connect and empty the tanks into an
appropriate drain.
Another component is a vent that allow air
flow to promote bacterial growth and allow
odors to escape.
One of the problems is that the contents of
most holding tanks go unnoticed until there is
a holding tank problem. Another is that
dangerous chemicals can create problems for
you, dump stations and RV parks.
Man RVers are guilty of a common mistake
when at a site with full hook-ups. They leave
the black water holding tank drain valve in the
open position. It is a common misunderstanding
that by doing this they won't have to worry
about the black tank filling and
overflowing.
However, this practice creates several major
problems with most RV Holding Tank System:
1. If you are using chemicals, they will be
quickly flushed and the chance for foul odors
is increased.
2. An open valve also allows scum and solids
to build-up and harden on the bottom of the
tank.
3. The build-up of solids decreases the
amount of storage capacity in the tank and can
lead to clogging and slow draining
problems.
4. Scum and solid build up can create a
dream environment for harmful bacteria and a
dangerous health risk for you.
5. Cleaning and removing scum and solid
build up from your RV Holding Tank Systems can
be very costly.
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