No doubt this topic has been discussed many times before, but couldn't find anything recently, so sorry to all those who have to read this again....and answer it, but: my sulluge hose is starting to get grud (the technical name for it) in it which slows dow the drainage as well as not smelling so wonderful.
Whats the easy cleaning ways - and no, blowing or sucking down it is not an acceptable answer lol
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Cheers Bruce
The amazing things you see when nomading Australia
Perhaps dissolving some Epsom Salts into a bucket of water and pouring down the hose. Keep the other end closed for a while for it to work before pouring it all out.
I chose the type that has smooth exterior & interior walls.
When I pack up I run clean water through & let it run until it's clear.
The hoses are stored in conduits under the van in straight lengths. (This type of hose tends to develop kinks if rolled up).
As I push the hoses into the storage conduits, I wipe the outside clean with a cleaning cloth.
When at home I use the pipes to distribute grey water from the washing machine around the garden. The only problem is remembering to return them to the van when getting ready for a trip.
Works for me
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 12th of October 2014 11:43:54 AM
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 12th of October 2014 11:46:05 AM
You could try blocking one end and pouring some drain cleaner you get from a hardware store into it and then top it right up with water and allow to sit for a while before flushing.
frank
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Kathy and Frank currently at Home near Quirindi NSW
I use the napisan substitute to keep the build-up in my grey water tank to a minimum. I suggest you could do the same with your sullage hose. Block one end, fill it with a watery solution (perhaps a double dose of the powder,) block the other end and leave it out in the sun for a month or three. Then unblock the ends and blast it through with the hose.
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I had words with a fella once who was cleaning his sullage hose by pushing it onto the water tap at a campsite. He thought it was OK to clean it that way. Not my idea of good hygiene practice
Bugger the next camper who connects the water hose.
-- Edited by elliemike on Sunday 12th of October 2014 02:03:21 PM
I purchased a specific hose that was ribbed on the outside (for strength) and smooth on the inside so everything flushes out.. it is also very flexible and doesn't kink or collapse in on itself..
its fantastic..
and as someone was saying above.. before you detach from the caravan, flush it out :)
I had words with a fella once who was cleaning his sullage hose by pushing it onto the water tap at a campsite. He thought it was OK to clean it that way. Not my idea of good hygiene practice
Bugger the next camper who connects the water hose.
-- Edited by elliemike on Sunday 12th of October 2014 02:03:21 PM
That's what I always do, but before I take off my tap connector. I just hold the SH in place with my fist so there is little if any contact with the end of the sullage hose and the tap thread. So I suppose that I am putting myself at any risk that exists.
You've made me feel guilty now & I'll think of your comment every time I do it in the future. Perhaps a clean off with disinfectant spray or wipe with a hand sanitiser is in order.
edit .. Perhaps as was suggested, flushing it out before disconnecting from the van might be the go.
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 12th of October 2014 04:03:32 PM
If you have a better drain hose with smooth inside smell is not a problem. Cheapest place for good stuff (no more than caravan parts suppliers) is a farm mechanise store that sells air seeder hose. They have to be be smooth inside to work.
Phil C, I don't see anything wrong in the way you do it.
Bleach is basically chlorine so your hose would be clean and sanitized.
might do that with mine and see how it goes.
frank
Cheers Frank. I don't like the thought of having a dirty rangy sullage hose 10 inches below my pillow. The bleach keeps all the sinks, connections etc nice and fresh.
I hope you are all well.
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We always have a procedure when moving on. When I do the last wash up I tell hubby before letting the water out. After letting the soapy suds out, I pour hot water down the sink so there is no real reason for it to smell.
