Using your home clean out trap

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Gosh, I guess no one here has a vegetable garden? You should see the size of my tomatoes!!

just kidding
BTW, I just started using TankTech RX

I can report that it definitely cured a really foul (I mean roll the windows up foul) grey water tank. 

What I did: My grey tank was empty at home since last trip. I added a third of a cup of TankTech RX to both grey and black. I added about 10 gallons to grey tank, let that cook for a couple of days and then filled with garden hose. My black tank is about a third full (guessing cuz I don't trust the lights). I added about three gallons water to black tank. 

After a couple of weeks, I filled my grey tank tote (a five gallon bucket). I was really surprised there was virtually no odor at all. Maybe a little like a home aquarium. Another 5 gallon and the same. A huge change from my last few grey water dumps!

Before we leave for Acadia soon, I will put some more water and and maybe a bag of ice in my black tank and then dump when we first get there. I have never before been so looking forward to going to the dump station!

Anyone want to buy some Jersey Tomatoes??!!

fred

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fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Topic: Using your home clean out trap Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 6:46pm
	Gosh, I guess no one here has a vegetable garden? You should see the size of my tomatoes!! just kidding BTW, I just started using TankTech RX I can report that it definitely cured a really foul (I mean roll the windows up foul) grey water tank. What I did: My grey tank was empty at home since last trip. I added a third of a cup of TankTech RX to both grey and black. I added about 10 gallons to grey tank, let that cook for a couple of days and then filled with garden hose. My black tank is about a third full (guessing cuz I don't trust the lights). I added about three gallons water to black tank. After a couple of weeks, I filled my grey tank tote (a five gallon bucket). I was really surprised there was virtually no odor at all. Maybe a little like a home aquarium. Another 5 gallon and the same. A huge change from my last few grey water dumps! Before we leave for Acadia soon, I will put some more water and and maybe a bag of ice in my black tank and then dump when we first get there. I have never before been so looking forward to going to the dump station! Anyone want to buy some Jersey Tomatoes??!! fred
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

Rebecca Dees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2016 Location: Port NecheTexas Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 5:23pm
	Motly3y... Thanks. All this valuable input is much appreciated! My clean out valve is near the curb next to the city water shut-off valve. I don't know yet if I'll need an extension to reach it. I will give updates once I try it which won't be for a few months. I have my first road trip planned for Oct.

M0tl3y Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 Sep 2014 Location: Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 5:18pm
	I've done the same as Outbound and fitted an extension from my basement plumbing out to my garage. Like others have said, as long as you don't use any banned chemicals, like formaldehyde, then you can certainly dump your black/gray tank into your home sewer. I personally only use one cup of cheap laundry detergent and 1 cup of powdered water softener with each tank and it seems to do the trick with keeping the sensors clean and doesn't create a problem for the sewer system. It also allows for growth of good bacteria that can decompose the sewage.
	The 178 club

Rebecca Dees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2016 Location: Port NecheTexas Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 2:24pm
	Outbound.. Thanks! Don't think I could have figured that out!!! Are you a plumber or an all-around know how guy?!!

Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 2:19pm
	I've got a flowjet mascerator pump (aka The Poop Cannon) and pump through a hose to the plumbing stack in the basement. I fitted a cleanout to the plumbing stack and then made a second cap (used only when dumping) with an aluminum hose connector epoxied into it. A couple more connectors on the FlowJet and the hose and everything just plugs together for an easy, leak-free tank emptying experience.
	Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

Rebecca Dees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2016 Location: Port NecheTexas Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 1:11pm
	Techntrek... Thanks...I don't have a septic system but I'm sure those who do will appreciate your input. What side of the r-pod are the outlets on? Thanks again.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 12:58pm
	Yup, go for it. A note for those with septic systems. It is ok to use the cleanout by the house and the one on top of the septic tank (I confirmed this with my septic company). Do NOT use the cleanouts above the dry wells. All of the solid wastes get filtered out (consumed by bacteria) in the septic tank and only liquids should make their way to the dry wells. This is true for the newer sand-mound systems, too.
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Rebecca Dees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2016 Location: Port NecheTexas Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 7:52am
	Lol! True! Thanks.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 10:23pm
	You don't check when you flush your home commode, do you? We pay water and sewer. I don't have a problem using what I am paying for. Edit: As long as you are not flushing hazardous chemicals down the drains, it should not be an issue. If you weren't camping, you would be flushing your home commode, and probably using much more water in the process.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Rebecca Dees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2016 Location: Port NecheTexas Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 9:25pm
	Thanks. I'm wondering if I need to check with the city..??