Backdraft161
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What is the correct method for re-filling the black water tank after discharging?
Thanks!
Thanks!
After I am done dumping and cleaned up, I get my wife to hold the toilet flusher opened, and I dump the 5 gallon in it.
Ned said:You really don't need to put a lot of water in the tank after emptying, just enough to fill the drain and cover the bottom. Every time you flush, it adds more water. I like to use the full capacity of my holding tanks.
Yes you should add water, it's not for the sensors to work though, but to prevent solid matter that did not get dumped from drying solid in the bottom of the tank.touringmn said:Issue #1. I was not informed that I should add water after discharging. Is that an always situation? [obviously not for the MN winters, but during the camping season].
You will get used to it, I have only had good readings when the trailer was new. Mine is always 2/3 full until it gets full, then the full light works. I never think to check the level at the sensors though, I take a peak at the tank when I flush.Issue #2. Our sensors do not seem to be accurate. I dump and it still shows as 2/3 full. So I read hear that I should throw a bunch of ice cubes in the next time to go; that will clean the sensors? I am quite discouraged about the inaccuracy of the sensor readings.
Question. So during the camping season, I am supposed to add water to the tank after discharging. And the easiest way to do that is run water into the tank. So where does one get that water, 5 gal bottles is not an easy solution. Sounds like some of you carry water with you. That is news to me also.
Can someone elaborate the right processes for this newbie?