Hey guys, have been traveling for about 10 months & out of the blue the water in van starts tasting like plastic, we mainly use water connected through main, not out of our tanks, we have the right water hose ( blue ), any ideas as to why this would be happening, thanks would appreciate any tips, cheers Mazâșïž
Dougwe said
02:20 PM Sep 23, 2015
Welcome to the gang Maz, enjoy here and out in the playground.
The only thing I could think of is if the hose is old, it might be time for a new one. There was someone here only recently had similar problems with a new 'Pope' hose, changed it to another brand and all good.
Keep safe out there.
Edit....Maybe fit an In-line filter just before the van inlet. I use B.E.S.T. available in most good CV accessory places or on line. Around $110 but well worth it.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Wednesday 23rd of September 2015 02:28:39 PM
KFT said
02:24 PM Sep 23, 2015
I would suspect the hose in your situation before anything else. The hose does not need to be old to have this problem either, some can taste awful despite being labelled as a "drinking water hose"
I would be looking for a "food grade hose" from a supplier other than a big hardware store.
frank
Dougwe said
04:48 PM Sep 23, 2015
Hey KFC mate, how does the food get through the hose Gee mate, that's nearly off topic, ooops. sorry Maz.
Hi, if you bought your " food grade" hose from Bunnings it will taste like plastic. If it's light blue in colour and food grade it will be quiet hard, soft blue hoses taste like plastic. Have not heard a bad word against white food grade hoses.
Len
the vicar said
07:06 PM Sep 23, 2015
you may find its the water from the tap.always run a tap for a while before connecting the hose.ants ,dirt get up the tap and can produce a terrible taste.it should not last too long
first timer said
07:28 PM Sep 23, 2015
Hi guys
Like stl I haven't heard anything bad about white water hoses. I've been using one for a couple of years with no problems.
Ashley
Baz421 said
08:06 PM Sep 23, 2015
Ok try to flush out with salt water solution VERY strong and let sit and then flush.
Never had a bad light blue OR light blue braided OR white braided water hose.
I suggest you have some bacteria in there ie if water is left in hose in hot sun etc,,, as someone said flush hose before connecting if it's a problem. Also if in a van park that's not very busy I open the tap and look at the water. The last CP we stayed at I refused to connect to the water it was crap.
Two Strays said
04:11 PM Sep 26, 2015
Drain tank. Close drain valve. Dissolve half a packet of bi carb soda in very warm water, pour into the water tank and fill with uncontaminated water. Leave it for a week then drain and flush twice. You should have no more problems.
Happy caravanning
Welcome to the gang Maz, enjoy here and out in the playground.
The only thing I could think of is if the hose is old, it might be time for a new one. There was someone here only recently had similar problems with a new 'Pope' hose, changed it to another brand and all good.
Keep safe out there.
Edit....Maybe fit an In-line filter just before the van inlet. I use B.E.S.T. available in most good CV accessory places or on line. Around $110 but well worth it.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Wednesday 23rd of September 2015 02:28:39 PM
I would be looking for a "food grade hose" from a supplier other than a big hardware store.
frank
Hey KFC mate, how does the food get through the hose
Gee mate, that's nearly off topic, ooops. sorry Maz.
Oh Dear Dougwe
That is hehehe
are you having an off day mate?
bluddy frank again
Hi, if you bought your " food grade" hose from Bunnings it will taste like plastic. If it's light blue in colour and food grade it will be quiet hard, soft blue hoses taste like plastic. Have not heard a bad word against white food grade hoses.
Len
you may find its the water from the tap.always run a tap for a while before connecting the hose.ants ,dirt get up the tap and can produce a terrible taste.it should not last too long
Like stl I haven't heard anything bad about white water hoses. I've been using one for a couple of years with no problems.
Ashley
Ok try to flush out with salt water solution VERY strong and let sit and then flush.
Never had a bad light blue OR light blue braided OR white braided water hose.
I suggest you have some bacteria in there ie if water is left in hose in hot sun etc,,, as someone said flush hose before connecting if it's a problem. Also if in a van park that's not very busy I open the tap and look at the water. The last CP we stayed at I refused to connect to the water it was crap.