Date:         Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:39:50 -0800
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
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From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Chlorine in water tank
Comments: To: Gerald Masar <azsun99@earthlink.net>
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On the contrary a whole house water filter DOES filter out chlorine. I have
a chlorine test kit and the water after the filter is void of chlorine.

But thanks for the tips. I have already disinfected the tank but did not
want to leave water in there without at least a little bit of chlorine to
minimize algae growth.

William


> A whole house filter does not filter chlorine out of your water. That
said, what you
> want to do with the Westy tank is dis-infect it, not keep chlorine in it.
Add 1/4 cup
> bleach and then fill the tank. Doesn't have to be full. Drive it to get it
to slosh
> around and also open the sink faucet and let some run through that line.
After a few
> hours, drain it out and flush well and refill. Don't forget to flush the
faucet line.
> Works for me and I drink the water from my tank all of the time. Tastes
great. I have
> a water softener and that's what I fill the tank with.
> Jerry
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "developtrust" <developtrust@COX.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 10:45 AM
> Subject: Chlorine in water tank
>
>
> > I read recently that putting chlorine in the water tank was a good idea
to
> > control algae growth. Our house has a whole house water filter so we do
not
> > have chlorine coming out of our hoses.
> >
> > How much bleach should one put in a full tank of water to help prevent
the
> > growth of algae? I just cleaned my tank and do not want to go through
the
> > hassle again.
> >
> > William Polowniak
> > 1989 Vanagon GL
> > 1988 Mercedes 300 SE
> >
>