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Old 05-19-2014, 09:02 AM   #1
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Pump Out A Black Water Tank

We are currently staying at a site that does not have a sewer connection. The campground pumps out the tanks weekly.
The pump is a gas powered suction pump.
It seems to create quite a bit of suction.
Good for really cleaning out a tank I guess.
My question is will this damage the tanks in any way.
I know they are vented and all, but just not sure.
Any help is appreciated.
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:07 AM   #2
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Guess I can't say one way or another if it hurts anything but we have had ours pumped out many of times at racetracks and have never had a problem.
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:17 AM   #3
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We are currently staying at a site that does not have a sewer connection. The campground pumps out the tanks weekly.
The pump is a gas powered suction pump.
It seems to create quite a bit of suction.
Good for really cleaning out a tank I guess.
My question is will this damage the tanks in any way.
I know they are vented and all, but just not sure.
Any help is appreciated.
No, if vented properly. If in doubt just open toilet flush while cleanout is in progress.
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Old 05-19-2014, 09:17 PM   #4
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No problem. We have had ours pumped out several times. No issues.
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