Black water treatment and odor control

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longhauler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Seasonal Camper Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Location: Heyworth, IL. Status: Offline Points: 318	Post Options Post Reply Quote longhauler Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Black water treatment and odor control Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 9:58pm
	What product seems to work the best to keep the odor down. Does anyone use one of these http://campingworld.com/shopping/item/cyclone-sewer-vent/31992 Thanks for any info
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fixit5561 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Seasonal Camper Joined: 25 Jul 2009 Location: Fort Gratiot MI Status: Offline Points: 449	Post Options Post Reply Quote fixit5561 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 1:35am
	I use the Cyclone on mine and it seems to keep the odors to a minimum. I remember it before the Cyclone and it does make a difference for sure. I do also use the Geo method 1-4 times a year. In between I use the camco liquid and it seems to keep the tank pretty clean that way too.
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Hamops Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Location: Oshawa ON CA Status: Offline Points: 913	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hamops Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 6:11am
	I use the Geo method of odor control for our black water tank and nothing for the kitchen and bath tanks. Before that, I was using a biodegradeable chemical. Since I've been using the Geo method, there hasn't been the sour odor that appeared after a while when using the chemical so I didn't see any need for the vent top change. My Geo method consists of a cup of Calgon powder and half a cup of cheap dishwashing liquid in 5 gallons of water poured into the black water tank only via the toilet.
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scott Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 629	Post Options Post Reply Quote scott Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 8:29am
	Geo Method here also!!! A squirt of some type of liquid soap or a couple shakes of some type of powder detergent. A pour of liquid water softner. And occasionally a drip or two of bleach. Then at least 3 to 4 toilet boils of water. This is done immediately after dumping the tanks so it can shake, rattle and roll all the home. No need for a special vent and haven't had any odors.
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	GEO method for us too. Sometimes we can't find the powdered water softner & use the liguid, still works great. Here is that link: sites.google.com/site/cbruni/
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sle1995 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 06 Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote sle1995 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 10:31am
	GEO Method!
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	Geo method here also!! And a lemon tablet (ELEMONATE) in each gray water tank. No ordors even after winter storage. Edited by Chazworth - 17 Apr 2012 at 12:21pm
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tator447 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Beaver Dam, WI Status: Offline Points: 711	Post Options Post Reply Quote tator447 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 12:30pm
	Geo Method here also. From the first time I put water in and dumped some water in the black tank it smelled fresh. I also put it in after black tank flush. Unless the heat of the summer brings an odor this is all I will do also. And I did the "shake" test on the TP I use and it passed with flying colors. Jim
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Walkingstick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 11 Apr 2012 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 102	Post Options Post Reply Quote Walkingstick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 5:42pm
	Thanks for this info gang as I have camped for many years and am on my fifth camper and never heard this before. The knowledge is great here.

longhauler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Seasonal Camper Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Location: Heyworth, IL. Status: Offline Points: 318	Post Options Post Reply Quote longhauler Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 6:33pm
	I have stupid question but what is the "shake" test
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