Black tank valve - Open or Shut?!
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Topic: Black tank valve - Open or Shut?!
Posted By: MysticLily180
Subject: Black tank valve - Open or Shut?!
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 5:42pm
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Hello Fellow Podders! i have been living in my Rpod 180 for a year now, and my landlord and i are battling about whether i should be keeping my black tank valve open or shut. The guys at Camping World where i bought it told me to keep it shut except for when it's time to empty it (about once a week). My landlord insists that that is bogus "car salesmen" advice. Anybody out there have any knowledge about this? i would sure appreciate it:) Thanks ------------- Mystic Lily |
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 5:47pm
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Keep it closed unit it is 3/4 full. Drains much better and you will avoid collection of waste that will cause you issues in future. I will fill my tank to get to 3/4 before draining just to dilute stuff. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: MysticLily180
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 5:49pm
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Thanks! That's what i thought Best! ------------- Mystic Lily |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 6:07pm
| You should also be using enzyme packs to break down the waste before dumping. Those packs take some time and volume to do their job. |
Posted By: MysticLily180
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 6:10pm
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i've been using RV Toilet Treatment by Camco/TST - but was told to put it in AFTER i emptied the tank:( ------------- Mystic Lily |
Posted By: MysticLily180
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 6:12pm
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And i've been using the liquid version Is one version better than another? one brand better than another? ------------- Mystic Lily |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 6:18pm
| I don't think that particular treatment uses enzymes, which means it's probably OK to add on an empty tank. You should have at least a little bit of waste in the tank before adding the enzymatic treatments. I see the two types as being analogous to liquid and powdered dishwasher detergent: I've always found that the powder does a better job. It's just the difference between chemical and biologic break-down. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 7:04pm
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Mystic,
I think what they are saying is, put your treatment in at the start of the process, it does no good to not allow the treatment to work. Empty your tanks add your treatment and start using the black tank, let the treatment work until next empty cycle. Then start over. The tank has no pressure other than the volume in tank, unlike your home toilet that sends gallons to push the waste to the sewer. So you need volume to move it into the hose and down the sewer, it all that makes sense. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: MysticLily180
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 7:14pm
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Thanks This was very helpful  ------------- Mystic Lily |
Posted By: MysticLily180
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 7:15pm
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Thank You i really appreciate your input ------------- Mystic Lily |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 8:48pm
Your landlord is bogus, Don't buy a car or anything else from him  ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: MysticLily180
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2017 at 8:59pm
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Thank You!!!!! i wish i could forward this message to him! I've known for quite some time that he is 'bogus' Don't even get me started! LOL ------------- Mystic Lily |