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07-17-2012, 07:34 PM
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ok i have a question regarding "geo-method"
How much water do you guys put in holding tanks (before) installing laundry soap and water softener crystals?
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07-17-2012, 07:42 PM
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Ron...I usually add a cap of detergent and 1/2 cup of Calgon powder softener in the toilet and wash it down with a 6 gal jerry can of water after dumping. I treat the black tank only.
Dave
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07-17-2012, 07:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Monica
Ron...I usually add a cap of detergent and 1/2 cup of Calgon powder softener in the toilet and wash it down with a 6 gal jerry can of water after dumping. I treat the black tank only.
Dave
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Ok Dave my question to you is say you dump your black water "empty".
Then you put in the "geo-method" and add 6 gallons of water.
Wheres the first 2 gallons-ish go with the "geo-method" ?
In the empty black tank pipe that on my unit appears to be 2 1/2 feet long plus the 4" diameter.
Hows the "geo-method" working when some are all is in the drain pipe?
Hmmmmmm.
Thoughts?
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07-17-2012, 08:16 PM
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Dave
quick question, where are you buying the Calgon, I didnt find it in Georgetown or Brampton.
thanks
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07-17-2012, 08:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Ok Dave my question to you is say you dump your black water "empty".
Then you put in the "geo-method" and add 6 gallons of water.
Wheres the first 2 gallons-ish go with the "geo-method" ?
In the empty black tank pipe that on my unit appears to be 2 1/2 feet long plus the 4" diameter.
Hows the "geo-method" working when some are all is in the drain pipe?
Hmmmmmm.
Thoughts?
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Well, if his camper is like mine; all in the tank. The dump valves are mounted right at the tank outlet.
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07-17-2012, 08:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rschoono289
Dave
quick question, where are you buying the Calgon, I didnt find it in Georgetown or Brampton.
thanks
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I have found it at Kmart
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07-17-2012, 08:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
Well, if his camper is like mine; all in the tank. The dump valves are mounted right at the tank outlet.
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Why do you always get the good stuff Lou?
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07-17-2012, 08:42 PM
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Did I mention I love my Flagstaff?
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07-17-2012, 08:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Ok Dave my question to you is say you dump your black water "empty".
Then you put in the "geo-method" and add 6 gallons of water.
Wheres the first 2 gallons-ish go with the "geo-method" ?
In the empty black tank pipe that on my unit appears to be 2 1/2 feet long plus the 4" diameter.
Hows the "geo-method" working when some are all is in the drain pipe?
Hmmmmmm.
Thoughts?
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Like herk's, the valve is right at the neck of the tank, so all is in the tank. No harm in using more water and detergent/calgon...just using up some tank capacity.
Dave
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07-17-2012, 08:55 PM
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Quote:
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Did I mention I love my Flagstaff?
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loved mine too ! To bad they didn't offer the floor plan we needed/wanted
when we bought the sabre otherwise we would still have a flagstaff !
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07-17-2012, 08:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rschoono289
Dave
quick question, where are you buying the Calgon, I didnt find it in Georgetown or Brampton.
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Unfortunately, I have not had any luck finding Calgon dry powder or liquid in Canada. I'm usually kepting an eye out for it whenever we camp in the US.
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07-17-2012, 08:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Monica
Unfortunately, I have not had any luck finding Calgon dry powder or liquid in Canada. I'm usually kepting an eye out for it whenever we camp in the US.
Dave
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hmmmmm wonder what it would cost to send you fine folk some ?
what about if it fits it ships from usps ? $10.00 might get you 3 bottles in the box ?
IM heading to pick some up tomorrow !
takers ?
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07-17-2012, 09:13 PM
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07-17-2012, 09:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
hmmmmm wonder what it would cost to send you fine folk some ?
what about if it fits it ships from usps ? $10.00 might get you 3 bottles in the box ?
IM heading to pick some up tomorrow !
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Nice thought but the shipping to Canada would be expensive...have to use a courier service probably because of the weight. If a courier service, you'd have to pay a brokerage fee to clear Canada Customs.
Perhaps you could send it through the regular mail...envelope full of white powder...it'll get through Customs no problem!
Dave
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07-17-2012, 09:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Monica
Nice thought but the shipping to Canada would be expensive...have to use a courier service probably because of the weight. If a courier service, you'd have to pay a brokerage fee to clear Canada Customs.
Perhaps you could send it through the regular mail...envelope full of white powder...it'll get through Customs no problem!
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$40.00 for a large flat rate box from united states post office to canada .
12 x 12 x 6
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07-17-2012, 09:32 PM
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Thanks for the offer, but we're good. We do a lot our camping in the US so finding it there hasn't been a big issue. In fact, have another trip planned for New Hampshire in mid Sept. One box lasts us more than a year.
Dave
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07-17-2012, 09:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Monica
Thanks for the offer, but we're good. We do a lot our camping in the US so finding it there hasn't been a big issue. In fact, have another trip planned for New Hampshire in mid Sept. One box lasts us more than a year.
Dave
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07-17-2012, 09:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Monica
Thanks for the offer, but we're good. We do a lot our camping in the US so finding it there hasn't been a big issue. In fact, have another trip planned for New Hampshire in mid Sept. One box lasts us more than a year.
Dave
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Not sure you can find it in Loudon either.
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07-18-2012, 03:31 AM
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I can not find it in northern WI so I guess I am too close to canada....lol
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07-18-2012, 05:29 AM
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Use the cheap Dollar store fabric softner,makes the black tank slick as *****. We are not cooking with this stuff,and you do not have to worry about buying Calgon on the (Black) market. Youroo!!
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