Has Anyone Tried Power Washing The Black Tank?

[dennis45]

Originally Posted by smlranger

Get some Happy Camper. Put a good dose down the toilet then add water. Drive around, dump and flush. Best stuff I've ever used in 30 yrs of RV ownership.

I agree. Years ago when I purchased our Dutchstar the tank sensors would not work.
After trying various methods, one was to try and flush with hot water, I was put onto Happy Campers Extreme by a friend. After using HC as directed, the sensors worked great. Continued use of HC Regular over the next nine years kept them functioning perfectly.

https://www.amazon.com/EXTREME-CLEAN...reatment&psc=1

[vsheetz]

Originally Posted by smlranger

Get some Happy Camper. Put a good dose down the toilet then add water. Drive around, dump and flush. Best stuff I've ever used in 30 yrs of RV ownership.

Agree. And more so, use Happy Camper Extreme designed for such problem solving. I use regular happy camper after every dump, and Happy Camper Exteme a couple times a year as preventive maintenance. My sensors work consistently reliably.

[windsorbill]

Originally Posted by grindstone01

I gave up on our tank level monitors and just leave both valve's open when we have FHU's, which is most of the time. No issues in last 6 years of full timing.

In my opinion, leaving your black tank drain open all the time is just asking for problems.

[grindstone01]

Originally Posted by windsorbill

In my opinion, leaving your black tank drain open all the time is just asking for problems.

So after 6 years how much longer do I have to wait? I'm looking for a project.

[RROLDSX]

Originally Posted by windsorbill

In my opinion, leaving your black tank drain open all the time is just asking for problems.

X2! Never leave your drain open.

[windsorbill]

Originally Posted by grindstone01

So after 6 years how much longer do I have to wait? I'm looking for a project.

the solids will create a pyramid inside your tank and eventually harden to a point that it will not easily be washed out. As you flush the toilet, the water will run out directly down the drain.

As far as 'how much longer', it depends on how often you use the toilet, how deep your tank is, and how lucky you're feeling.

[iluvuk]

Originally Posted by F4Jock

I'm getting pretty frustrated with my black tank sensors reading full when it is not. I tried chemical and organic cleaning with limited success and the hose-whirrly with none. I see that they make adjustable angle heads for power washer wands. I was thinking of using this device to provide a 90 degree spray from the vertical, spray in soap with the soap nozzle, let it sit and then power wash the tank walls with the most gentle nozzle to get the crap off the tank sidewalls.

Has anyone tried this? My power washer is a 2500 psi gas model. Do you think the tank could take the most diffuse nozzle?

Thanks in advance.

Jack

I wouldn't use a high pressure wash. Have you tried pouring a bag of cubed ice down the toilet into the black tank, with a bit of water and driving around? Many find it works great.

[dennis45]

Originally Posted by iluvuk

I wouldn't use a high pressure wash. Have you tried pouring a bag of cubed ice down the toilet into the black tank, with a bit of water and driving around? Many find it works great.

The Ice Cubes are a bit of an Urban Myth.

https://youtu.be/iH6acEmqvcw

[iluvuk]

Originally Posted by dennis45

The Ice Cubes are a bit of an Urban Myth.

https://youtu.be/iH6acEmqvcw

It is a very easy $2 fix that works in some cases, just like the built in tank flush works for others. It is certainly worth a try. Lots of ice!

[grindstone01]

Originally Posted by windsorbill

the solids will create a pyramid inside your tank and eventually harden to a point that it will not easily be washed out. As you flush the toilet, the water will run out directly down the drain.

As far as 'how much longer', it depends on how often you use the toilet, how deep your tank is, and how lucky you're feeling.

We use the toilet every day for the last 6 years and that's 2 of us. We are full timers! Don't say something can't be done unless you actually tried it.

[Wundertaker]

In 42 years I've never needed, wanted, or wanted any kind of tank sensors. With the tiniest of experience you can tell when your tanks are full/near full and should need emptying. As mentioned, if your pooper is not burping when you flush, you're good to GO!!! when the pooper burps think about emptying it...a cursory look down the chute with a flashlight will help train you.

If your sinks or shower drain slow or not at all...drain the greys...no harm done here.

Forget the sensors....a pain in the arse!!!

[BigLar368]

Originally Posted by Wundertaker

In 42 years I've never needed, wanted, or wanted any kind of tank sensors. With the tiniest of experience you can tell when your tanks are full/near full and should need emptying. As mentioned, if your pooper is not burping when you flush, you're good to GO!!! when the pooper burps think about emptying it...a cursory look down the chute with a flashlight will help train you.

If your sinks or shower drain slow or not at all...drain the greys...no harm done here.

Forget the sensors....a pain in the arse!!!

This is exactly the way we feel. I stay on top everything and always have a good idea of what we have and what we have full. We have gone as many as 4 nights and never dumped or filled anything while traveling down the road. Who knows....maybe our sensors do work. I have never even bothered to look at them.

[RROLDSX]

If you want to clean your tank, put some Dawn dish soap into a half full black tank and go for a ride. It will be clean as a whistle after you dump.

[Wundertaker]

Originally Posted by RROLDSX

If you want to clean your tank, put some Dawn dish soap into a half full black tank and go for a ride. It will be clean as a whistle after you dump.

.....plus 1 cup of bleach and two cups of Calgon Water Softener diluted in some hot water....called the Bio Method...works great!