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05-17-2017, 08:34 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 27' Flying Cloud
2017 30' Classic
Sulphur
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 54
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We keep a filter that is connected to the water spicket and our hose. This filters out any bad stuff going into the tank. We also have one under the kitchen sink.
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05-17-2017, 09:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 30' Classic
Hillsborough
, New Jersey
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GEEEER
Childhood memories aside, "Garden Hoses" do not provide a safe delivery for potable (drinking) water according to The Ecology Center of Ann Arbor, MI. unless specifically labeled otherwise, "for potable water use."
I would suggest Do Not Drink water transferred by garden hoses, as they are not manufactured to deliver safe drinking water. In addition to bacteria, mold, and possibly the odd frog, the water from a garden hose typically contains the following toxic chemicals:
- lead -- 100% of samples had lead levels exceeding the safety limits set by the Safe Water Drinking Act
- antimony -- 50% contained antimony, linked to liver, kidney, and other organ damage
- bromine -- component of flame retardant products
- organotin -- More than 30% transferred organotin, (biocidal agents used in wood preservatives and anti fouling paints)
- phthalates -- (plastic stabilizer) 100% had extremely high levels of phthalates, which can lower intelligence, damage the endocrine system, and cause behavior changes
- BPA (bisphenol A) -- (stabilizes plastics) causes structural damage to the brain, causes changes in gender-specific behavior and abnormal sexual behavior
Despite a fill-hose permanently labeled "Food Grade for potable water," we also have an R.O. (reverse osmosis) water filter with 3 in-line carbon cartridges, an initial "roughage" filter cartridge, and finally the RO membrane, for all our drinking/tooth-brushing/cooking uses.
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Best analysis yet given. We never drink the water from the tank for this and other previously stated reasons.
We bring two 2.5 gallon tanks along for getting fresh water. Even after a couple of days I notice that the the inside of the tank gets "slippery"
ie. something is starting a family in there. So, years ago I wondered what could be growing inside the "fresh" water tank!!!!!!
When I told my wife about the slippery slimy surface that clinched it!! We don't drink that water.
The tank water is for showering, flushing, washing dishes etc.
Wolf146
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05-17-2017, 10:11 AM
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HotelCaliGal
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
1991 35' Airstream 350
portola valley
, California
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 83
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How to keep fresh water tank fresh and tasting good
Thank you all for the helpful replies. My husband and I had pretty much decided we would carry our drinking water and cooking water for us and our 2 shepherds. If you use it to shower and wash things like dishes etc do you still put bleach in it to keep it cleaner?
Thank you all again! This forum is terrific and so helpful, great resource for us all!!
Happy trails!
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05-17-2017, 10:19 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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If you have shocked an older tank with the 1 cup of bleach approach described earlier for a couple of hours and flushed, and then use and refill the tank often with good quality water, there is no need to use bleach with every fill just for dishes etc. IMO.. On the other hand if you are not drinking the water a light use of bleach as suggested by others is good preventative insurance.
Happy Trails!
Peter
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05-19-2017, 04:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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As FC Streamer said;, I never drink the tap or tank water (usually), but do use it for cooking, washing and all that stuff.
For drinking and 'KOFFEE' (Kurig), I use Brita water that I put into 4 litre water jugs that have been depleted of distilled water from the grocery store.
Usually 3 jugs is sufficient for a weekend or so.
That includes drinking water for the car.
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04-23-2021, 09:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
2020 25' International
minneapolis
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,468
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There was a thread on this same subject and someone on the forum chimed in who specialized in the water treatment industry. They mention never hooking up to city water and only consumed from the fresh tank. They had a recommended routine for keeping the fresh tank safe for drinking. I thought it was more than just bleaching the tank, or adding bleach to the water. Anyone familiar with this post?
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04-24-2021, 05:23 AM
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#27
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3 Rivet Member
2001 30' Excella
Full-time traveling
, Hmmmm. what day of the week is it?
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 208
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Not the post you are thinking of, but...
Quote:
Originally Posted by s1000pre
There was a thread on this same subject and someone on the forum chimed in who specialized in the water treatment industry. They mention never hooking up to city water and only consumed from the fresh tank. They had a recommended routine for keeping the fresh tank safe for drinking. I thought it was more than just bleaching the tank, or adding bleach to the water. Anyone familiar with this post?
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Not the post you are thinking of, but here is an article about how we never hook up to city water and only consume from the fresh water tank.
We have been traveling full-time since July 2016 in our 2001 30’ Airstream trailer. 47,000+ miles, 330+ campgrounds and 48 States/4 Canadian Provinces so far.
https://livinginbeauty.net/2019/01/14/water-water/
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