Use the right CLOROX to sanitize

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  lino Member Posts: 225

  May 2018

  I wish I read this yesterday 
  I used too much bleach for sure

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,489

  May 2018

  You only need 1/4 cup or less.

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  newell Member Posts: 182

  May 2018

       I should mention that I have well water and I do this a couple of times a year to my well and house water system using the same method.  Of course I use about 8 ounces for the well.  I think SAM is right, if your using chlorinated city water, 1/4 cup (2 ounces) is probably fine. 

  
                                               
      Earl & Sue | Central NY |
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  newell Member Posts: 182

  May 2018

       Here is the link to the Clorox site that I posted last year in the beginning of this thread.  It's a good resource when playing with chlorination whether sanitizing the T@B or stuck in the zombie apocalypse.  
     https://www.clorox.com/dr-laundry/disaster-preparedness-purifying-water/ 

  
                                               
      Earl & Sue | Central NY |
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  Marceline Member Posts: 1,501

  May 2018

  newell said:

       Here is the link to the Clorox site that I posted last year in the beginning of this thread.  It's a good resource when playing with chlorination whether sanitizing the T@B or stuck in the zombie apocalypse.  
     https://www.clorox.com/dr-laundry/disaster-preparedness-purifying-water/ 

  I don't think that chart is applicable for sanitizing a water system.
  That chart shows the amount of bleach required to make unpurified water safe to drink.
  I don't think that is the same as the amount of bleach required to kill any bugs in your water system.

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  Mooree Member Posts: 21

  March 2022 edited March 2022

  Using bleach to disinfect water tanks is not new to every RV, but how much bleach is needed to disinfect an RV water tank. We need to know the exact amount to kill pathogens and keep them at a safe level. In general, we will need one cup of bleach for every 50 gallons of water. Therefore, if your water tank has a capacity of 25 gallons, use ½ cup bleach. If your water tank can hold 12-13 gallons of water, use 1/4 cup.

  
  

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