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Old 04-16-2012, 12:58 PM   #1
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What product seems to work the best to keep the odor down. Does anyone use one of these http://campingworld.com/shopping/item/cyclone-sewer-vent/31992

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Old 04-16-2012, 04:35 PM   #2
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I use the Cyclone on mine and it seems to keep the odors to a minimum. I remember it before the Cyclone and it does make a difference for sure. I do also use the Geo method 1-4 times a year. In between I use the camco liquid and it seems to keep the tank pretty clean that way too.
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Old 04-16-2012, 09:11 PM   #3
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I use the Geo method of odor control for our black water tank and nothing for the kitchen and bath tanks. Before that, I was using a biodegradeable chemical. Since I've been using the Geo method, there hasn't been the sour odor that appearedafter a while when using the chemical so I didn't see any need for the vent top change.
My Geo method consists of a cup of Calgon powder andhalf a cup of cheap dishwashing liquid in 5 gallons of water poured into the black water tank only viathetoilet.
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Geo Method here also!!! A squirt of some type of liquid soap or acouple shakes of some type of powder detergent. A pour of liquid water softner. And occasionally a drip or two of bleach. Then at least 3 to 4 toilet boils of water. This is done immediately after dumping the tanks so it can shake, rattle and roll all the home. No need for a special vent and haven't had any odors.
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GEO method for us too. Sometimes we can't find the powdered water softner & use the liguid, still works great. Here is that link:sites.google.com/site/cbruni/
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GEO Method!



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Geo method here also!! And a lemon tablet (ELEMONATE) in each gray water tank. No ordors even after winter storage.





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Geo Method here also. From the first time I put water in and dumped some water in the black tank it smelled fresh. I also put it in after black tank flush. Unless the heat of the summer brings an odor this is all I will do also. And I did the "shake" test on the TP I use and it passed with flying colors.

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Thanks for this info gang as I have camped for many years and am on my fifth camper and never heard this before. The knowledge is great here.



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I have stupid question but what is the "shake" test
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I have stupid question but what is the "shake" test

To see if your toilet tissue will disintegrate quickly after use, you put a few sheets in a jar filled with water, seal and shake the bejeezus out to the jar. After a few seconds of shaking, the tissue should be broken down into fine bits. If the tissue is turned mush then it's good to use with your tanks. That's the "shake" test.

I found that any toilet tissue that rated for septic systems will work ok for the blacktank system and it's a lot cheaper than the tissue thatis "made for RV's".

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