How pumps work


Cleanse and Sanitize your Camper Van and RV Water System.

Every owner of an RV should keep the freshwater stops draining as it may be damaged.
water system sanitized. At a minimum, youClose all of the drains. You have now drained
should sanitize the system every spring whenmost  of  the  water  from  the  RV's system.
you take the RV out of storage and any time
you notice an odor. It's really quite simpleTake a quarter cup of household bleach for
to do. You can start by draining the waterevery fifteen gallons of water that your
heater. Go to the outside compartment wherefresh water tank holds. Mix the bleach, with
the  water  heater  is  located.water, into a one-gallon container and pour
it into the fresh water holding tank. Fill
The drain plug, or petcock is located in thethe fresh water tank almost completely full
corner. Remove the plug and open the pressureof water. Turn the water pump on, open all
relief valve on top of the water heater tohot and cold faucets and run the water until
assist in draining. CAUTION: NEVER drain theyou smell the bleach at each faucet. Close
water heater when it's hot or under pressure.the faucets. If it's possible drive the RV or
pull the trailer so the water can move around
You then need to locate the low point waterto  assist  in  cleaning  the  entire  tank.
line drains. It may take a while to find
them, but they are there. There will be oneLet it sit for at least 12 hours. Drain the
for the hot and one for the cold water lines.entire system again and re-fill the fresh
This is the lowest point in the water system.water tank with potable water. Open all of
Open these and let the water drain out. Next,the faucets and run the water until you no
find the drain for the fresh water holdinglonger smell any bleach. It may be necessary
tank and drain all of the water from it. Atto repeat this process again to eliminate all
this point you can turn the water pump on forsigns of bleach from the water system. Once
a moment to force any remaining water out. Dothis is done it is safe to use your water
not let the pump continue to run once thesystem.



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