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Texas Jim 45 · 06-22-2015, 12:56 PM

I have a major problem and hope someone has a solution.
The red light has come on three times in the last 4 days and the toilet won't flush. I have emptied the black and flushed like 4 times two different times .
I know the tank is not full but the guage will jump from about 36% to 93%
then about 4 hours later the yellow light will come on and it will flush.
like three or four in the morning.
Could the hot sun cause gas to build up or is it something else?
the guages haven't been accurate for some time now .
I put some chemicals to clean the sensors and followed instructions but it hasn't worked either.
I'm afraid the red light will come on and not turn on yellow.
Thanks in advance.

Jim Thompson
2014 Entegra Anthem DEQ

UTExplore · 06-22-2015, 01:16 PM

Could be bad sensors. Read this thread

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/bart...es-249008.html

dennis45 · 06-22-2015, 01:19 PM

You don't say exactly what chemical you tried. I have used Happy Campers Extreem in the past with Very Good results if used as directed. If this stuff does not fix your problem, you likely have another issue that needs to be looked into.

Amazon.com: EXTREME CLEANER by Happy Campers - RV & Marine Extreme Tank & Sensor Cleaner 18 oz.: Automotive

TXBart · 06-22-2015, 01:27 PM

Jim,

Your problem seems to be the same as mine. I filled the tank to 85%+ then added a small bottle of Dawn and drove 200-300 miles twice. Filled it to 100% in a park 2-4 times, let it set for a couple hours then drained it. I used the sprayer each time I drained it. The issue finally resolved. The Techma guy and Entegra CS suggested u had a pice of TP stuck to the inside surface snd it may take some time to persuade it to come off. Seems they were correct, it cleared up the last day we were in it about a week ago.

BTW, it will flush with the red light on, you just have to hold the flush button about 6 seconds.

Vance & Robin
Dexter and Winston - Old English Sheepdog Security Service
2014 Entegra Anthem 42DEQ

brobox · 06-22-2015, 05:30 PM

The method that TXBart is referring too is this one. It does work well for keeping the tank perfectly clean. doing this method for the first time, repeat until the water is perfectly clear. I do a complete flush ever second or third dump and I never have to use chemicals anymore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6sv4d3PsTo

TXBart · 06-22-2015, 07:46 PM

That method works but I had to help it along by driving with Dawn and a full tank a couple times first. 40-50% full doesn't work, it has to be 85-100% full.

Vance & Robin
Dexter and Winston - Old English Sheepdog Security Service
2014 Entegra Anthem 42DEQ

brobox · 06-22-2015, 08:14 PM

I also fill my tank 95 to 100%. It been awhile since I watch the video but I think they went to 98%. Helping it along with Dawn is a good idea if a total tank flush has never been done before. Glad to hear that if fixed your problem for good Vance. After your post, I do a complete fill back flush more often now.

waterboy10 · 06-23-2015, 06:18 AM

Flora and I add one cup of Borax powder and one cup of dawn liquid every time after we dump the black tank (we mix in a gallon jug with water). No smell, no issues and we rinse the black tank every time after filling with rinse water to 95% or so. It takes about two or three fills to get completely clean water coming out. Takes a little time but worth it.

jestal · 06-23-2015, 06:51 AM

What about using dishwasher soap for cleaning the tanks? No suds and the stuff works well in the dish washer and doesn't hurt the plastic.

Just throw 4 or 5 of the dishwasher "pills" into the black tank before a drive with it nearly full. Seemed to really clean out the tank based on dump station observation and subsequent fresh water rinse.

rljacobs · 06-23-2015, 11:22 AM

I had the same Red light problem on my Anthem. I used Thetford Level Gage Cleaner following the directions twice before getting my green light back. I had always flushed the tank after dumping but "stuff" still builds up over time anyway.

Flora · 06-24-2015, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jestal

What about using dishwasher soap for cleaning the tanks? No suds and the stuff works well in the dish washer and doesn't hurt the plastic.

Just throw 4 or 5 of the dishwasher "pills" into the black tank before a drive with it nearly full. Seemed to really clean out the tank based on dump station observation and subsequent fresh water rinse.

Are you doing it this way? It would be so much easier and more economical, I think, although our routine with the borax and Dawn works well.

Marcosdad · 06-24-2015, 04:49 PM

Don't forget that you can override the red light by holding the flush button 6 seconds.

jestal · 06-24-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Flora

Are you doing it this way? It would be so much easier and more economical, I think, although our routine with the borax and Dawn works well.

The last few times I have done it this way and the tank seems to com pretty clean and all sensors work (knock on wood.) Since the dishwasher uses powder only I had a "spare" package of dishwasher tabs onboard and I used those. I try to time when I know we will be driving a good ways before a dump station and fill the tank before we leave out to get a complete flush of the tank. Seems to work for me and I'll keep using them.