over time our van toilet has an acumalation of debris in the holding tank (I feel it has been cause by filling with creek water). No real problem apart from the odd black spec in the bowl qwhen flushing. I have been adding the toilet chemical to the holding tank with the hope that it will help clean it out but I feel I am going to need a product that I break down organic matter and not the toilet. Any body had this problem.
I notice Jules posted on another thread about thetford toilets, you can add citric acid , half a container dissolved in water, which cleans out all the debris. I read it earlier so hope I got that right. You buy it in the cooking section at the supermarket.
I was at the local caravan show recently and Camac had a product that was designed for just that purpose there is also a product called CLR i think its Calcium lime and rust may be worth a try.
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Be very careful with CLR. A few years ago my sister was cleaning in the house with CLR. I got a phone call to come pick her up and rush her to the doctor. It had splashed in her eyes burning them and she couldn't see. The doctor sorted it out but something to be aware of. I've never bought it since. There are plenty of other safe substances that can clean just as well.
I notice Jules posted on another thread about thetford toilets, you can add citric acid , half a container dissolved in water, which cleans out all the debris. I read it earlier so hope I got that right. You buy it in the cooking section at the supermarket.
seen that but its a different topic, i have the problem in the freshwater holding tank, not the waste storage area. there are very few products that break down organic matter
Good morning Blaze, Put a 2 litre bottle of white vinegar through your system, use half bottle in full tank and let sit, then flush out , then the other half in full tank over a few days of normal use. Spray oil your seals etc after your done.
Good morning Blaze, Put a 2 litre bottle of white vinegar through your system, use half bottle in full tank and let sit, then flush out , then the other half in full tank over a few days of normal use. Spray oil your seals etc after your done.
The contamination you mention could be organic eg Algae etc or mineral deposits.
The best bet would be to use a citric acid solution , dissolve about 150 - 200 grams in a litre of water for best results.
Dont add detergent, shampoo or carwash as the pH is too low and it either won't work or you may get a whiff of ammonia.
Empty the tank and swirl the solution until it has been cleaned. Discard the solution and rinse a few times with clean water.
Refill the tank with clean water. Although optional I would but a couple spoonfulls of Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) in the
final rinse as it will neautralise any remaining Citric acid to CO2 and water. If you dont rinse and Citric Acid gets onto your waste tank
it could kill any beneficial bacteria and affect natural breakdown, at best it may start to smell.
The Citric Acid will disinfect, should remove Algae and will complex any mineral deposits.
Citric acid is used as an active ingredient in some dishwasher rinse aids and commercial scale removers.
A note of caution Citric Acid solution is a weak acid and although it usually will not harm your skin if contact is minimal, I would wear gloves.
However IT WILL STING THE HELL OUT OF YOUR EYES , any skin scratches or open wounds so be carefull.
Vinegar will also work but you have to put up with the smell and the same caution applies.
Please note that this is how I would do it and suggest that you check your waranty beforehand if concerned.
Footnote: Athough it will remove Algae, I wouldn't use Chlorine bleach as it may wreck your seals and kill off any good bacteria in the waste tank. If you need to lubricate any seals use a vegetable oil eg Olive, Canola etc never use automotive oils or grease as it can ruin them.
