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Topic: Dedicated Black Tank Flush Hose

Posted By: d_rose
Subject: Dedicated Black Tank Flush Hose
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2021 at 1:31pm

Hi all,

I have a couple quick question on sewer system maintenance that I would be much appreciative for some help on. I have a 2016 rPod 177.

1. Should I be running a dedicated black tank flush hose? In other words, is it dangerous to use my normal city water hose on the black tank flush system? I do always run a filter.

2. Is it safe to use the black tank flush portal on the pod without a pressure regulator for extra blasting power satisfaction? Or do I risk blow out?

Thanks!

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2016 rPod 177
2015 Ford F150 4X4 Crew cab

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Posted By: Jrfich
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2021 at 2:25pm

I heard on a video that the black tank flush should not have a regulator on it.

Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2021 at 3:35pm

Originally posted by Jrfich

I heard on a video that the black tank flush should not have a regulator on it.

There's no need for a regulator and reducing the pressure will reduce the effectiveness of the flush. Definitely use a dedicated hose, just in case you get backflow. I use a collapsible hose with a valve on it. I only turn on the valve after I've turned on the spigot -- and I turn off the valve before turning off the spigot -- so nothing from the Pod gets into the hose.

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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats

Posted By: campman
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2021 at 9:48am

+1 TheBum...keep clean things clean and dirty things separate from each other!

I have 2 separate totes for black/Grey tank business things and drinking water/food grade hoses, filters etc. I also do not allow any touching of the clean container OR items until after washing my hands to prevent cross contamination.

I have a truck so to further separate them, the black colored tote is in the truck box, the blue tote is in the trailer. Nice and clear.

Just a look at how I work and think.

Cheers,

Andy

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Andy and Laurie
'16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg
'21 RP192
"If the women don't find you handsome...at least let them find you handy!"
Red-Green

Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2021 at 9:35pm

I built an adapter with short sections of hose and a spring-loaded, PVC check valve. The adapter goes on the black tank flush port then my hose goes on the other end. If your worried, use 2 check valves in series.

All of the parts were sources at Ace Hardware.

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John
'16 R-Pod 180