Sanitizing Your RV Water System
It's common for RVers to encounter stagnant water system problems, which occurs when you haven't frequented your RV for some time. This will happen to every RVer at some point and is easily detectable and should be taken care of correctly. The need for sanitizing will become apparent due to the following characteristics: - Omit an odor - Stale taste To prevent and maintain freshness in your RV water supply be sure to use the appropriate sanitizing products sold by your preferred local or online RV retailer. How to choose the right product for you? There are many products readily available and it is up to you to select the one most fitting. Majority of water system sanitizers come in the form of a liquid and are easy to use. Just mix a pre-measured amount according to the directions into your water system and you have fresh water; in most cases no drainage is required. It can also come in the form of a quick-dissolving tab that is simply dropped into your water system. This method is very quick and no measuring is required just follow the directions. Other methods have been used over the years that have proved useful, such as using household bleach to sanitize your water system. If you select this method please be sure to use 1 fl. oz. per every 8 gallons of water and drain appropriately, once you can no longer smell the bleach the sanitizing process is complete.