I am wondering if I need to add anything to my freshwater after I fill using a good quality filter. I am a bit concerned as the filter should remove all chlorine from the water, and maybe this gives some "critters" a chance to get started.
Some background. When winterizing, I drain the water tank (aluminum tank) and water heater (also aluminum), and using the bypass add freshwater antifreeze to the piping which is the white plastic pex piping.
In the spring, I run a mild bleach solution through just the piping, not in either tank or heater, followed by a good rinse. I then use the Thetford treatment system (does not contain any chlorine) on the water tank and the plumbing system following their directions. Everything is then rinsed well and then the system is filled using the fore mentioned external water filter.
I have a 150 gallon tank and it takes about 3 weeks to go through that much water, and it can sometimes sit for up to 2 months from first fill to first use. Should I add some type of "sanitizer" to the drinking water in the tank (filtered again with a Nature Pure QC2 filter at the sink before drinking and cooking), and if so, what sanitizer for aluminum tanks.
Thanks,
Tom
Some background. When winterizing, I drain the water tank (aluminum tank) and water heater (also aluminum), and using the bypass add freshwater antifreeze to the piping which is the white plastic pex piping.
In the spring, I run a mild bleach solution through just the piping, not in either tank or heater, followed by a good rinse. I then use the Thetford treatment system (does not contain any chlorine) on the water tank and the plumbing system following their directions. Everything is then rinsed well and then the system is filled using the fore mentioned external water filter.
I have a 150 gallon tank and it takes about 3 weeks to go through that much water, and it can sometimes sit for up to 2 months from first fill to first use. Should I add some type of "sanitizer" to the drinking water in the tank (filtered again with a Nature Pure QC2 filter at the sink before drinking and cooking), and if so, what sanitizer for aluminum tanks.
Thanks,
Tom