Hi I'm thinking about having a grey water tank fitted to our van.
We have 3×95liter water tanks at present , 2 for shower ect. 1 for drinking (filtered).
What I was thinking is to reduce the drinking water to 65 liters and put a 95 liter gray tank on.
I've heard that you can get some unwanted odours with the grey water tanks.
If so what is the best way to overcome this problem?
Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Owen.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:18 PM Aug 8, 2016
We just add some percarbonate of soda . The main ingrediabt in Nappi San. Ours is pro fitted . ( Winebago) it has vent through above roof., As with black water tank . What we use at night is some coconut oil used for sunscreen . Add that also to sink & toilet overnight . My theory is it sits on top and seals .. Get wise as you get older !! Hopefully !!
vince56 said
08:44 AM Aug 9, 2016
I have seen on one of the caravan internet sites that you can buy a non-return type valve to put into the line to the tank that stops the odour, sorry cant point you to the site.
-- Edited by vince56 on Tuesday 9th of August 2016 08:44:57 AM
rockylizard said
08:48 AM Aug 9, 2016
Gday...
I would suggest Vince is referring to the Hepvo Valve -
The Hepvo Valve looks like a great idea, combined with AK's advice I should have no problems.
Thanks again.
Cheers Owen.
macka17 said
10:17 AM Aug 10, 2016
What's wrong with an S Bend in line under sink as at home.
Fixes all that.
2weis said
02:47 PM Aug 10, 2016
in a caravan the bathroom is lower than the kitchen and grey water and smells from the sink can back up into the shower in a house the underground plumbing helps stop that brian
im not a plumber so my explanation my be basic
OwenK said
05:14 PM Aug 10, 2016
I think if I have a Hepvo Valve fitted to sink and shower plus use some "percarbonate of soda" should do the job.
Hi I'm thinking about having a grey water tank fitted to our van.
We have 3×95liter water tanks at present , 2 for shower ect. 1 for drinking (filtered).
What I was thinking is to reduce the drinking water to 65 liters and put a 95 liter gray tank on.
I've heard that you can get some unwanted odours with the grey water tanks.
If so what is the best way to overcome this problem?
Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Owen.
I have seen on one of the caravan internet sites that you can buy a non-return type valve to put into the line to the tank that stops the odour, sorry cant point you to the site.
-- Edited by vince56 on Tuesday 9th of August 2016 08:44:57 AM
Gday...
I would suggest Vince is referring to the Hepvo Valve -
http://www.hepvo.com/
Cheers - John
Thanks for your input guys.
The Hepvo Valve looks like a great idea, combined with AK's advice I should have no problems.
Thanks again.
Cheers Owen.
Fixes all that.
in a caravan the bathroom is lower than the kitchen and grey water and smells from the sink can back up into the shower
in a house the underground plumbing helps stop that
brian
im not a plumber so my explanation my be basic
I think if I have a Hepvo Valve fitted to sink and shower plus use some "percarbonate of soda" should do the job.
Once again thanks.
Cheers Owen.