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<channel><title><![CDATA[Airstream Central - Info for Airstream Owners - Comments for article: Dump Station 101]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.airstreamcentral.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>humphrey@musician.org</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:03:33 CDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment36</link><description><![CDATA[Nice article. I like to fill the black water tank a second or third time and flush to get it all and find it helpful to have a see-through (clear) plastic elbow attached to the trailer output ahead of the hose to be able to see that all waste is coming out clean---before I'm conficent the tank is flushed well. Also, my Dad taught me to periodically walk along the sewer hose while it's draining and lift up a section straddled between my legs, walking towards the drain hole this way to encourage solid wastes in the hose to slide down the hose into the drain all along it's length. Does anyone else do this?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Weston at 11:52 am, Fri 27th Jun 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Weston)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:52:42 CDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment36</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment84</link><description><![CDATA[I learned a lot from this, I am a newbe and it was very informative!!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sue at 11:25 am, Sat 6th Dec 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sue)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:25:36 CST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment84</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment136</link><description><![CDATA[Tank Clean Trick:  after you dump your black water tank, dump a couple of bags of ice down the toilet.  On your ride home the ice will slosh around and dislodge any "leftovers".  Simply dump the water when you get home.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Miss Pearl at 11:00 am, Mon 11th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Miss Pearl)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 May 2009 11:00:57 CDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment136</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment159</link><description><![CDATA[good info, I have printed it for future use.  I will have my wife read as well.  thank you.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by bill at 9:22 pm, Thu 18th Jun 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (bill)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:22:53 CDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment159</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment196</link><description><![CDATA[When you dump the ice for the cleaning, sloshing process can you also put a little bit of disinfectant (such as Lysol) down the toilet with it?  We're brand new at this business and I've been wondering about how to keep the black water tank as clean as possible.  Thank You.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by 69Airdream at 11:07 am, Mon 3rd Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (69Airdream)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:07:24 CDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment196</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment197</link><description><![CDATA[Make sure you don't put any chemicals that might react with other chemicals already there, or that might damage the tank. I like to use Rid-X which is a septic tank enzyme treatment. It helps break down any solids left in the tank. It needs water to work. I always add about a gallon of water back in (my trailer has a small tank, you might want to add a bit more) and some Rid-X after emptying. So there is always a bit of water and enzymes in there. This has worked very well for us for 6 years.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Stephanie at 12:17 pm, Mon 3rd Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Stephanie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:17:54 CDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment197</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment199</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you for the extra information about the Rid-X.  That makes alot of sense.  Your article was of great help.  My husband thinks he's now prepared for the task.  And, since we've both read the article, he said I can be his 'sewer back-up'.  Funny guy.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by 69Airdream at 1:36 am, Tue 4th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (69Airdream)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:36:12 CDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment199</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment244</link><description><![CDATA[As an avid boater (I have a 32' sport cruiser) I've found another good way to help clean the black water tank (my grey water goed overboard since I run in open water). I'll add about a quart of bilge cleaner to the black water tank. It's non-toxic, and doesn't react with the additives in the tank.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Catman6 at 7:11 am, Sat 24th Oct 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Catman6)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:11:54 CDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment244</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #9]]></title><link>http://www.airstreamcentral.com/articles/24/1/Dump-Station-101/Page1.html#Comment332</link><description><![CDATA[Always us biodegradeable agents when dealing with waste water tanks. Also, you can use water softener and Baking Soda as a way to really clean the tank without harmful chemicals. Using this method, you will notice the waste color will be blacker due to a deeper cleaning of the tank. Using this method, you won't have to resort to ice cubes. 

The key is to view your wastewater tank as a living system that needs non formaldehyde based agents in order to work properly. Keep it clean and always consider topping off the tanks to full before making the dump.

If your tanks are smelling and you are wondering why..consider that you may be doing the following which are NO NO's:

1. Are you using toxic formaldehyde based products which do not break down and are harmful to humans and pets?

2. Are you putting regular toilet paper and/or paper towels down the rv toilet?

3. Are you keeping the BLACK WATER TANK VALVE OPEN while at the camp site thus causing sludge buildup?

4. Are you NOT rinsing out your tanks with water after a dump?

If you are doing any of the following, you are going to be in a world of SH-- with your motorhome waste water system. 

Apply common sense and the techniques mentioned earlier in the article and will have a rv waste water system that will be a joy to deal with and will not give you annoying EVIL smells due to improper techniques. 

Think BIODEGRADABLE, wear gloves while making the dump, wear protective glasses and always rinse out the system after making a dump and add some water back in so it can slush around while driving. Also, RID-X is an excellent idea for any septic system whether home based or rv based.<br/><br/>
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