R-pod Owners Forum : Perplexed - black tank treatments http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Perplexed - black tank treatments Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 03:29:18 +0000 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 09:01:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12776 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Perplexed - black tank treatments : I for one do not like the Tst... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123064#123064 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12776
Posted: 19 Apr 2019 at 9:01am

I for one do not like the Tst treatments. I think those are meant for short trips, and you definitely  dump. I think they say 7 days right on it. If you plan to go longer than 4-5 days, I find the Thetford Aqua kem to be pretty good. I can go 5 or 6 weekends without dumping if need be using Aqua kem. Sometimes camping late September, thru October it's harder to find dump stations. I don't know much about these other products mentioned, but I know the Aqua kem works good.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2019 09:01:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123064#123064 Perplexed - black tank treatments : Originally posted by Happy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123053#123053 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12776
Posted: 18 Apr 2019 at 5:36pm

Originally posted by Happy Tripping

So, I want to switch to Happy Campers or maybe TankTech's Rx, but they are hard to get. I can get Walek Porta Pak locally and I believe this is equivalent to the first two (?), are any others easily available?
Amazon is your friend, especially if you are a Prime member.

You may also see ARC Products, Inc. Oxy-Kem at Walmart. It contains "enzymes, natural active ingredients and bacteria."
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:36:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123053#123053 Perplexed - black tank treatments : Biodegradable chemicals are not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123051#123051 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 12776
Posted: 18 Apr 2019 at 5:09pm

Biodegradable chemicals are not obsolete.  We use Thetford Aqua Kem.  Two things are important.  You want to eliminate odors and you want to dissolve toilet tissue as best as possible.  We found that  toilet paper not dissolving is the biggest cause of clogs and failing idiot lights.  Biological agents are slow to work and need to stay around in the tank awhile.  And we found they do nothing to break up toilet paper.  We also empty black tank as soon as we get 3/4 full, which for us is not long enough for the biologics to work well.  So we use Scotts 2 ply RV tissue (as it is cheap and dissolves fast) with the Aqua Kem and have few problems.  We still get clogs and have to use a magic wand directly sprayed into the toilet to really clean out the tank.  Usually middle and  end of season.
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:09:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123051#123051 Perplexed - black tank treatments : Just add what you want, you won't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123048#123048 Author: furpod
Subject: 12776
Posted: 18 Apr 2019 at 3:59pm

Just add what you want, you won't make a bomb.

Or..

You could try no extra chemicals at all.. we have been rolling that way for some time, no issues.
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:59:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123048#123048 Perplexed - black tank treatments : Ok, I've done internet and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12776&PID=123046#123046 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 12776
Posted: 18 Apr 2019 at 3:44pm

Ok, I've done internet and forum searches. I need education.

I know that 'chemicals' are obsolete, straight enzymes are ok, but bacteria/enzymes are best for controlling black tank problems.

I've been using Camco TST 'singles', which in the 'Ingredients' says it has Calcium Nitrate and Secret Stuff. I assume this is a chemical product (?).

So, I want to switch to Happy Campers or maybe TankTech's Rx, but they are hard to get. I can get Walek Porta Pak locally and I believe this is equivalent to the first two (?), are any others easily available?

I assume I dump the present black tank load, flush to get rid of residual bacteria killing chemical and then add the recommended amount of bacterial product.

Finally, other than this forum, is there a good source of information on this subject? I've missed it.

Thanks for any information.
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