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Ferg
Joined: 18 Jun 2015 Posts: 187 City/Region: Oak Island
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Here & Now
Photos: Here & Now
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:06 pm Post subject: Holding tank deodorizer, why didn’t I know this? |
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When buying some, I noticed that they all seem to say they’re only effective for up to 7 days???
Or....am I just looking at the wrong type |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7449 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Holding tank deodorizer, why didn’t I know this? |
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Ferg wrote: | When buying some, I noticed that they all seem to say they’re only effective for up to 7 days???
Or....am I just looking at the wrong type |
We are using the formaldehyde-free stuff (Campa-Chem - a Thetford product). If we are using the conveyance regularly (boat or RV), it needs to be dumped within 7 days. If it is getting irregular use, we just put a bit more in as needed. Especially if the weather is warm.
I just looked at the package, and don't see where it says only good for 7 days anywhere |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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The holding tank only holds 9 gallons, and if you can go for more than 7 days without pumping out--OK Generally a couple will produce more than 9 gallons of sewage in a week....but we always pump our boats and RV's out at least once a week.
We have used the enzyme treatment systems with good success. Also there is the "good bacteria" treatment. Be cautious of using toxic chemicals, which suppress odors if they are going into a septic system. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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DayBreak
Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Posts: 863 City/Region: Monmouth, Or.
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: DayBreak
Photos: DayBreak
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:17 am Post subject: |
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We use Happy Camper holding tank treatment for our truck camper and the portable toilet in our C-Dory. It is biodegradable and has a live bacteria in it to help break down waste and keep the odor producing bacteria down. We have been using it for many years and will not use anything else. Check it out on the web. |
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