Water System Dewinterization
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Topic: Water System Dewinterization
Posted By: IdahoBoy
Subject: Water System Dewinterization
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 12:07pm
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I just pulled my 2016 172 out of winter storage and will commence dewinterization. Always in the past I have filled the water tank, added chlorine, then flushed the tank a few times to get rid of the chlorine taste. I would love to know if there is an easier way to get rid of the chlorine. I have heard vitamin C will do the trick but I'm not sure how to add the C. Is there a product that will neutralize the chlorine?
Thanks as always
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 12:14pm
Some baking soda also seems to help. Dissolve some in water and add it to the tank.
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Posted By: IdahoBoy
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 12:34pm
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Easy enough. Baking soda is good for so many things. Thanks
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Posted By: IdahoBoy
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 1:18pm
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Just curious, does anyone use Star Brite Aqua rather than bleach? It seems much easier, but is it as effective?
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Posted By: hank*pod
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 8:22pm
I had assumed that draining the tank and letting it sit for a few days to a week would allow the chlorine to evaporate, and then refill the tank before your next outing.
I know when I folks had an aquarium they'd have water sitting on the kitchen counter for a couple of days to get the chlorine out before putting it in the aquarium. Same idea a that.
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2023 at 8:53pm
I use a mixture of 1 quart white vinegar and 8 oz. baking soda and put 10 gallons in the fw tank. Run each line until you can smell the vinegar and let sit overnight. Run each line for a minute or two and then drain fw tank, fill next with fresh water of your choice.
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