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    Wanting to sanatize my tanks can I mix some bleach and water and put in the tanks?
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    If you are wanting to sanitize the entire system, here is https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...itizing-system

    As far as the black / gray tanks IMHO, almost any bleach / water ratio would be fine. I'm just not sure about leaving a high concentration in contach with the blade valve seals for a lextended period.
    Jerry and Kelly Powell, with Halo, Nash, Reid, Cleo, Rosie, and the two newest additions Shaggy and Bella..
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Dennis66 View Post
      Wanting to sanatize my tanks can I mix some bleach and water and put in the tanks?
      Use the process as documented in the owners manual. Changing Lanes (Youtube) has an entire video on the topic.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Dennis66 View Post
        Wanting to sanatize my tanks can I mix some bleach and water and put in the tanks?
        I may not understand the question, but I am not sure why you would want to sanitize your waste tanks. Sanitizing kills the bacteria, and you need the bacteria in your waste tanks to break down the solids.

        As for the fresh water tank, yes, you will want to add bleach to do that. The standard ratio is 1/4 cup (2 oz) per 15 gallons of tank capacity, Usually, it's easier to handle if you mix the bleach with a few gallons of water before you try to pour it, or pump it in. And be sure you use bleach containing Sodium Hypochlorite, not the "non chlorine" bleach.

        I hope this helps.
        Bob
        Last edited by RJAPCOK; 07-17-2021, 09:45 PM.
        Bob & Lynne

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        • #5
          I sanitized my water system at start of season was thinking a little bleach in the gray tanks would be good but maybe not.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Dennis66 View Post
            Wanting to sanatize my tanks can I mix some bleach and water and put in the tanks?
            Short answer, yes. But I would be careful that no other chemicals go down the drain/toilet that may not play well with bleach.

            I don't think you need to 'sanitize' grey and black tanks. I would do us in products that help keep them clean along with the sensors in the tank.

            We have just started putting the same product we us on our black tank into the grey tanks. Half a pack in each grey tank.
            Mike & Lisa
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            • #7
              Google , T R Bowlin. He has a video about the Bio-Geo method of cleaning black tanks with Borax and Dawn liquid soap. Definitely worth watching and he uses Zep citric degreaser to clean gray tanks. Have used his method myself and it works.
              Barry & Karen
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