RFC: Alternate sanitizing approach

[DanielBoondock]

The manual wants you to use bleach and the boondocking port to use the pump to pull diluted bleach through into the tank. Disadvantage is its a bit of a pain, and I’d prefer a better alternative to bleach. So instead I’m using the Sani-System packets which use a mixture of ammonium chlorides. It also has the advantage that it can be run through the water heater.  

Regardless of your sanitizer, looking for pros/cons of this approach. Instead of the boondocking port which requires futzing around with valves which is a pain, I got this 

https://www.amazon.com/RV-Inline-Sanitizer-Easiest-disinfect/dp/B08F2QTQ5T

The picture is deceiving, it’s a neat little inline container that the bleach/NCl can be poured into, that then is attached to the (for me) streetside port direct to tank. Then just run the faucets through the system. No messing with valves, much quicker and easier. 

However, are there parts of the system that are not being sanitized? I guess the answer is yes - the curbside port, which I rarely use. 

I guess I answered my own question, it really should go through the curbside. Anyhow comments are welcome …

[Todd B]

Another option that does not require this. Just use a funnel to poor the required amount of bleach/NCI into the hose (while holding it up right of course). Then connect the hose to the port and start running the water. 

[Geronimo John]

1 hour ago, Todd B said:

Another option that does not require this. Just use a funnel to poor the required amount of bleach/NCI into the hose (while holding it up right of course). Then connect the hose to the port and start running the water. 

I do as well.  Using the white hose of course!

GJ

[Mike and Carol]

4 hours ago, Todd B said:

Another option that does not require this. Just use a funnel to poor the required amount of bleach/NCI into the hose (while holding it up right of course). Then connect the hose to the port and start running the water. 

This is exactly what I’ve been doing.  No issues.  Mike