R-pod Owners Forum : Sewage treatment https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Sewage treatment Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:12:03 +0000 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:15:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2670 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Sewage treatment : Here's a thread where we... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25364#25364 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 12:15pm

Here's a thread where we discussed using water softener.  Supposedly it keeps anything from sticking to the walls of the black tank so it rinses cleaner and therefore doesn't smell.  I've been trying this but we've still been using other chemicals so I can't say if it works as a stand-alone solution.
 
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2118&KW=&PN=1&title=furnace-battery-help-and-black-water-tank
]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:15:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25364#25364 Sewage treatment : We use the drop ins. Been happy.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25347#25347 Author: furpod
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Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 7:47am

We use the drop ins. Been happy.

Most of our trips are under 4 days, and we do use the campground facilities when convenient/nice, so often we may not dump every trip because we are not full. We dumped this weekend, and that was the first dump of the year. 4th trip.

My dad has had a home dump station since about '75, back before the green question came up.. I recently asked him if it ever bothered his septic, either chemical or just the volume of dumping in +60 gallons at once, and he said no.. but he also said that since the non formaldehyde stuff came out, it's all he has used. I am getting ready to add a dump station here at our house, and was a bit worried, but all of the info I have been able to find says no problem.
]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:47:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25347#25347 Sewage treatment : Scientific research works for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25346#25346 Author: TerryM
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Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 3:53am

Scientific research works for me!  I usually put about 5 or 6 very full toilet bowls of water into the black take after I empty it.  Then drain that out.  Fill the bowl up to the top, add the blue stuff and flush.

Terry
]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:53:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25346#25346 Sewage treatment : We have gone to the "green"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25331#25331 Author: 2Peas-n-Rpod
Subject: 2670
Posted: 17 Jun 2012 at 11:07am

We have gone to the "green" stuff, and it seems to do a fine job, as long as it's not very hot (like high 90's or above for a week or 2). But if you're like most of us, you are dumping the black tank every 2 or 3 days while you're on the road anyway, so I don't see any need for some super duty tank treatment that lasts for weeks on end. Just try a few different brands and see what works best for you - besides, it gives you an excuse to go camping under the guise of "scientific research" LOL]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:07:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25331#25331 Sewage treatment : That is one of the reasons... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25322#25322 Author: Guests
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Posted: 17 Jun 2012 at 5:18am

That is one of the reasons I decided to try something else....for the reason you state.  I have a septic tank and I wouldn't want to dump embalming fluid in it! LOL
 
I've often wondered if I could just get a quart jar and mix up some water and baking soda and get good results.  Seems I've heard baking soda is a natural cleaner & deodorizer. Ying Yang
]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 05:18:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25322#25322 Sewage treatment : Formaldehyde is used as a preservative.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25319#25319 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2670
Posted: 17 Jun 2012 at 3:27am

Formaldehyde is used as a preservative.  Why preserve that stuff.  I have ran into campgrounds that have their own septic tank and they say not to use that stuff.  It keeps the sewage from from braking down in the septic tank.

Terry ]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:27:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25319#25319 Sewage treatment : I used to use the blue formaldehyde... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25304#25304 Author: Guests
Subject: 2670
Posted: 16 Jun 2012 at 4:52pm

I used to use the blue formaldehyde liquid and it worked well.  However, there is a certain amount of controversy regarding how "green" the stuff is.  I've heard yes and no. 
 
I recently finished off a case of 8 bottles of an eco-friendly stuff.  It was not very good about controlling odors - 2 to 4 days.
 
I just purchased a case of the orange liquid and will see how it goes.  I have not tried the "drop in" packets.
 
All - I usually purchase at Walmart.
]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:52:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25304#25304 Sewage treatment : Any opinions/advice on liquid... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25301#25301 Author: KayakkrazyUP
Subject: 2670
Posted: 16 Jun 2012 at 2:58pm

Any opinions/advice on liquid Thetford (or otherwise)sewage tank treatment as opposed to tablets, or the packets of chemical I just purchased?]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:58:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2670&PID=25301#25301