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Title: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: dans96u295ft on February 17, 2020, 11:23:40 pm
Ok. Getting ready to purify the water system. I bought Camco Spring Fresh Tastepur to put in the fresh water holding tank. All my previous campers had a direct access hole to pour into the tank.  I need to add an entire gallon of the Camco product.
Ideas would be appreciated
Thanks
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: John Morales on February 17, 2020, 11:47:05 pm
Pour the recommended amount through your hose.  I usually unreel the hose then pour it down the hose.  When you fill your tank it will push it in.
John M.
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: bigdog on February 18, 2020, 01:33:31 am
If you have an external sediment & Carbon filter. You can remove the filters and pour the solution into the empty filter holders. If you don't have any external filters. You should get some.

RV water filter store (https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/B2201.htm)
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on February 18, 2020, 07:16:18 am
If you have an external sediment & Carbon filter. You can remove the filters and pour the solution into the empty filter holders. If you don't have any external filters. You should get some.

RV water filter store (https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/B2201.htm)

Great idea. I like it. Thanks for posting this.

Dan, plain bleach works too.
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: ohsonew on February 18, 2020, 07:24:16 am
I built in an external water fill two years ago with a T going to a larger fitting with a screw on cap. I wanted to fill the tank faster than I could with the regular fill valve. I can fill the tank in about 15 minutes now. With the extra fitting, I can add bleach to disinfect the system when I take it out of storage in the spring or if I feel it could just use a little extra cleaning. One of the best and simple mods I have done. I still thank those that went before me for showing the way.

Larry
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on February 18, 2020, 08:46:41 am
I use a garden hose water filter to add bleach.  Stick it on your hose, fill clear jar with bleach (holds about a cup), turn on water.  EASY

Example below - you can usually find them locally at the big box home improvement stores.

Amazon.com : PowerFit PF31089 Garden Hose Inlet Filter : Garden & Outdoor (https://www.amazon.com/PowerFit-PF31089-Garden-Inlet-Filter/dp/B0171GKS1Q/ref=asc_df_B0171GKS1Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198060922766&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16530919358456589446&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1026339&hvtargid=pla-319810161768&psc=1)

Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on February 18, 2020, 09:00:25 am
I built in an external water fill two years ago...
X2 What Larry said.

For adding large quantities of anything to the water tank (OP's original question) a quick fill connection IS very handy.

Search the Forum for several variations on this idea.  My version (below) is simple and cheap - kinda like me.  8)

What did you do to your coach today VII (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=33153.msg301076#msg301076)  (Reply #29)
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: Caflashbob on February 18, 2020, 02:01:46 pm
I have had good luck using tap water only. No filter in line.  Slight chlorine seems to work great.
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: dans96u295ft on February 18, 2020, 07:16:53 pm
I assume there is no pressure valve at the water hose hookup. I can just pour it in without pressure?
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: Carol Savournin on February 18, 2020, 08:00:38 pm
Pour the recommended amount through your hose.  I usually unreel the hose then pour it down the hose.  When you fill your tank it will push it in.
John M.

That's how we always do it! 
Title: Re: How to pour water disinfectant into the fresh water tank
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on February 18, 2020, 08:32:47 pm
I use a tagline inline filter use in dripline systems
Amiad Tagline Filters — DripWorks.com (http://www.dripworks.com/product/Q_FAMCP)
I use the. 3/4" Amiad Tagline 200 Mesh for $19.95. Part number FAMCP34200
You need hose adaptors at each end.  The filter catches most particulates (rust, sand etc).  The bowl screws off and you can put some disinfectant in the bowl, screw it back on and disinfect the hose and water at the same time.