Originally posted by Hunter74
So 30 gallon black tank, how much water do you add before use. So I am heading out for camping do I add 1, 2, 3 gallons plus one of those tablets for waste (cause I assume you don't start with the tank dry)
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You'll get a lot of answers, with a lot of options, and they're all probably right. Google and read several websites on black-tank treatments/care/maintenance/tips. Research will help you decide what's right for you. But I'll give you my 2 cents as well.
We typically put a couple of toilet-bowl-fulls down the tank, so that's probably 3 gallons-ish, and I use a mixture of laundry detergent and water softener, not those green/orange/blue tabs. Just my preference, I'm no more right on this answer than the people who always use the tabs.
Originally posted by Hunter74
And I also figure when I go to drain it (I have to drain it every time as that is the rules at my storage facility) So even though I have the black tank flush valve I am assuming I should still fill it 2/3 of the way then drain. So can I fill the tank with the flush valve or should I pour water in the toilet with a hose or if I have any water left in the fresh tank use that?
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You can flush it anyway that suits you, either using the outside valve, flushing-and-pumping through your clean water tank, stick a hose down the toilet, or all three. The one best advice I'll give you is what was given to me: use lots and lots of water. If you're the only one at the dump station, take your time and flush well. I'll sometimes fill my black tank full of water 3 or 4 times (if no one is waiting) and drain.
Using this method I've never had a problem with my sensor and very little odor. I've got my own drain at home and I'll put a hose on the black-tank-flush and also use the Valterra Sewer Solution and let both run the whole time were cleaning out the r-pod, which can be 30 minutes of straight flushing. But that's just me, I like to rinse. Remember this phrase: The Solution to Pollution is Dilution.
Originally posted by Hunter74
And after I drain the tank and rinse it out can I store it empty, or should I add some fresh water and another table thing when the trailer is sitting doing nothing.
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You can store it empty, but realistically you'll never be able to get it empty no matter how hard you try. So it's usually best to put a bit of water in there with your additive of personal choice.
------------- The 178 club
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