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10-19-2012, 08:03 PM
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Geo method question
I was getting ready for winter and wanted to flush the gray tank with a little diluted bleach (I noticed a slight smell recently) and decided to check the owners manual when I read this:
"NEVER use chlorine or caustic chemicals such as drain openers or laundry bleach in your toilet."
It also says not to use anything other than deodorizers specifically made for an RV system in the gray tank.
I don't get why laundry bleach is a problem? Am I missing something. I thought it was ok to use in holding tanks. I was hoping to use it to clean out the gray tank (1/2 cup sitting in the tank for a few hours before dumping it) but now I'm not too sure. Anyone have any idea?
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10-19-2012, 08:16 PM
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We have been successfully using bleach, water softener, and Gain laundry detergent. We have had zero odor problems since we began using this method. Your mileage may vary.
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10-19-2012, 08:35 PM
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We use a little bleach along with 1/2 cup both laundry detergent and Calgon powder and haven't had any problems...seems to work great.
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10-20-2012, 12:50 AM
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Another rat in the race
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The bleach can damage the rubber seals on the toilet since you will dilute the bleach and put it staight into the tank it should be fine been doing it for years
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10-20-2012, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jjarrard
We have been successfully using bleach, water softener, and Gain laundry detergent. We have had zero odor problems since we began using this method. Your mileage may vary.
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What he said!
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10-23-2012, 05:43 PM
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Hey were has anyone been getting powdered calgon I have been using the liquid stuff but would like to start using the powder.
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10-23-2012, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jar3316
Hey were has anyone been getting powdered calgon I have been using the liquid stuff but would like to start using the powder.
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I had been using liquid Calgon and finally found the powdered stuff on Amazon. As for the rest, have been using powder detergent, the liquid Calgon and no bleach, and have not had any odor issues also. Seems to work well.
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10-23-2012, 06:18 PM
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Another rat in the race
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for me bleach is a once every six month thing.
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10-23-2012, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jar3316
Hey were has anyone been getting powdered calgon I have been using the liquid stuff but would like to start using the powder.
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I buy my Calgon powder at Wal-Mart.....
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10-24-2012, 10:36 AM
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Another rat in the race
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Originally Posted by Earth Station
I buy my Calgon powder at Wal-Mart.....
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Out by me in socal (the land of fruits and nuts) we only seam to have the liquid and not many Wal-Marts even have that.
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10-24-2012, 10:39 AM
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on the other though how much liquid calgon has everyone been using I use about a cup 6-8oz maybe i could use less, then the small liquid bottles might not be so bad.
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10-24-2012, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jar3316
on the other though how much liquid calgon has everyone been using I use about a cup 6-8oz maybe i could use less, then the small liquid bottles might not be so bad.
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I was using about that much. Also, local Walmarts carry the liquid only.
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10-24-2012, 01:28 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Calgon
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Originally Posted by jar3316
Hey were has anyone been getting powdered calgon I have been using the liquid stuff but would like to start using the powder.
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Can't get any at our local Wal-Marts. Plenty of it in either form on the net.. do a search. 
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10-24-2012, 03:15 PM
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The local Walmart's, SE Texas, also only carry the liquid. I mix two cap fulls in a bucket of water about 2 gallons and put it down and follow it with one cup of power laundry detergent in about 2 gallons of water also after I dump the tanks and they are clean and just before I pull away.
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10-24-2012, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by grayfox
Can't get any at our local Wal-Marts. Plenty of it in either form on the net.. do a search. |
Yes, but it seems like I'm crossing a line having UPS bring me laundry supplies. 
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10-24-2012, 04:05 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Calgon
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Yes, but it seems like I'm crossing a line having UPS bring me laundry supplies. |
Oh, YA BIG SISSY !!!! LOL
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10-25-2012, 11:57 PM
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Another rat in the race
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Hey guess what some kmarts have the powder. You can go on line and check to see if your local store carries it mine did.
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