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Tue, 01 March 2016 16:53

jhbridges

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OK, so after 3 days of digging, a hunnert bux of PVC and one broken sharpshooter shovel, I now have my very own dump station beside my driveway. Anybody needs to overnight on a trip, we can handle it. My coach is now the 'spare room' for people who can't handle dogs and/or cats in bed with them.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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Re: Home upgrade [message #296567 is a reply to message #296545]

Wed, 02 March 2016 06:43

Matt Colie

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Johnny Bridges wrote on Tue, 01 March 2016 17:53

OK, so after 3 days of digging, a hunnert bux of PVC and one broken sharpshooter shovel, I now have my very own dump station beside my driveway. Anybody needs to overnight on a trip, we can handle it. My coach is now the 'spare room' for people who can't handle dogs and/or cats in bed with them.

--johnny

Johnny,

If you are a city sewer it is no issue, but if it is your own septic field, don't let anybody using Thetford Aqua-Chem or other formaldehyde based tank treatment dump there.

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

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Re: [GMCnet] Home upgrade [message #296569 is a reply to message #296567]

Wed, 02 March 2016 07:54

Kingsley Coach

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Matt
Don't leave us hanging...why??

Mike in NS

On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 8:43 AM, Matt Colie wrote:

> Johnny Bridges wrote on Tue, 01 March 2016 17:53
>> OK, so after 3 days of digging, a hunnert bux of PVC and one broken
> sharpshooter shovel, I now have my very own dump station beside my driveway.
>> Anybody needs to overnight on a trip, we can handle it. My coach is now
> the 'spare room' for people who can't handle dogs and/or cats in bed with
>> them.
>>
>> --johnny
>
> Johnny,
>
> If you are a city sewer it is no issue, but if it is your own septic
> field, don't let anybody using Thetford Aqua-Chem or other formaldehyde
> based
> tank treatment dump there.
>
> Matt
>
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCES
> '73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
> Now with Keyless entry and remote both.
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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Re: Home upgrade [message #296571 is a reply to message #296545]

Wed, 02 March 2016 08:11

jknezek

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It kills off the bacteria that helps digest your septic system.

Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

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Re: [GMCnet] Home upgrade [message #296572 is a reply to message #296569]

Wed, 02 March 2016 08:12

Ken Henderson

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I'll answer for him: 'Cause formaldehyde kills the good bacteria in the
septic system. Not good for a city sewer system either, but the dilution
minimizes the impact.

For my part, the ONLY chemical I ever put in my GMC black water tank is
Rid-X, a septic tank enzyme. And that very rarely. Undisturbed by
chemicals, the good bacteria effectively treat the sewage. A thorough
rinse periodically to remove any heavy build up still leaves enough active
bacteria. The rinse is facilitated by a built in, homemade, tank flusher.
The ONLY time we ever get ANY odor is when the black tank gets almost
over-flowing, or someone flushes while the vent fan is running.

JWID,

Ken H.

On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 8:54 AM, Kingsley Coach
wrote:

> Matt
> Don't leave us hanging...why??
>
> Mike in NS
>
> On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 8:43 AM, Matt Colie wrote:
>>
>> If you are a city sewer it is no issue, but if it is your own septic
>> field, don't let anybody using Thetford Aqua-Chem or other formaldehyde
>> based
>> tank treatment dump there.
>
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Re: Home upgrade [message #296573 is a reply to message #296545]

Wed, 02 March 2016 08:55

jhbridges

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Thanks for the heads - up. Having spent a modest fortuna last year to heal the system, I don't wanna jeopardize it now. So, stay the night but if you use wierd chemicals, dump down at Frady's on the way in.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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Re: Home upgrade [message #296575 is a reply to message #296545]

Wed, 02 March 2016 09:06

JohnL455

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Where did you buy the "official" dump station covered fixture to plumb in?

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

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Re: Home upgrade [message #296581 is a reply to message #296545]

Wed, 02 March 2016 12:01

jhbridges

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I didn't. I've simply a 4 inch plug which unscrews. My sewer hose adaptor screws into it.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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Re: [GMCnet] Home upgrade [message #296602 is a reply to message #296569]

Wed, 02 March 2016 12:06

<rallymaster

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On Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:43:34 -0700 Matt Colie
writes:
> Johnny Bridges wrote on Tue, 01 March 2016 17:53

> ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!!!

RONc

> If you are a city sewer it is no issue, but if it is your own septic
> field, don't let anybody using Thetford Aqua-Chem or other
> formaldehyde based
> tank treatment dump there.
>
> Matt
>

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Re: [GMCnet] Home upgrade [message #296607 is a reply to message #296572]

Wed, 02 March 2016 19:28

Matt Colie

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Quote:

On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 8:54 AM, Kingsley Coach
wrote:

> Matt
> Don't leave us hanging...why??
>
> Mike in NS
>
> On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 8:43 AM, Matt Colie wrote:
>>
>> If you are a city sewer it is no issue, but if it is your own septic
>> field, don't let anybody using Thetford Aqua-Chem or other formaldehyde
>> based
>> tank treatment dump there.
>

Ken Henderson wrote on Wed, 02 March 2016 09:12]I'll answer for him: 'Cause formaldehyde kills the good bacteria in the
septic system. Not good for a city sewer system either, but the dilution
minimizes the impact.

For my part, the ONLY chemical I ever put in my GMC black water tank is
Rid-X, a septic tank enzyme. And that very rarely. Undisturbed by
chemicals, the good bacteria effectively treat the sewage. A thorough
rinse periodically to remove any heavy build up still leaves enough active
bacteria. The rinse is facilitated by a built in, homemade, tank flusher.
The ONLY time we ever get ANY odor is when the black tank gets almost
over-flowing, or someone flushes while the vent fan is running.

JWID,

Ken H.

Ken,

Thanks,
I posted that much answer then went out to do more on the coach.
I still have some things to do before departure. Nothing serious at this point.

Matt

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Re: [GMCnet] Home upgrade [message #296619 is a reply to message #296607]

Thu, 03 March 2016 07:35

Kingsley Coach

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Location: Nova Scotia Canada

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Thanks guys, I was just curious.
When I arrive at your place and if you have a sewer system, make sure you
tell me it's broken, blocked or not working.
I have a habit of using formaldehyde just because I can.
I quit smoking 30 years ago, I can break this habit too !!

Mike in NS

On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 9:28 PM, Matt Colie wrote:

> Quote:
>> On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 8:54 AM, Kingsley Coach
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Matt
>>> Don't leave us hanging...why??
>>>
>>> Mike in NS
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 8:43 AM, Matt Colie wrote:
>>>>
>>>> If you are a city sewer it is no issue, but if it is your own septic
>>>> field, don't let anybody using Thetford Aqua-Chem or other
> formaldehyde
>>>> based
>>>> tank treatment dump there.
>>>
>>
>> Ken Henderson wrote on Wed, 02 March 2016 09:12]I'll answer for him:
> 'Cause formaldehyde kills the good bacteria in the
>> septic system. Not good for a city sewer system either, but the dilution
>> minimizes the impact.
>>
>> For my part, the ONLY chemical I ever put in my GMC black water tank is
>> Rid-X, a septic tank enzyme. And that very rarely. Undisturbed by
>> chemicals, the good bacteria effectively treat the sewage. A thorough
>> rinse periodically to remove any heavy build up still leaves enough
> active
>> bacteria. The rinse is facilitated by a built in, homemade, tank
> flusher.
>> The ONLY time we ever get ANY odor is when the black tank gets almost
>> over-flowing, or someone flushes while the vent fan is running.
>>
>> JWID,
>>
>> Ken H.
>
> Ken,
>
> Thanks,
> I posted that much answer then went out to do more on the coach.
> I still have some things to do before departure. Nothing serious at this
> point.
>
> Matt
>
>
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCES
> '73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
> Now with Keyless entry and remote both.
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

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Re: Home upgrade [message #296625 is a reply to message #296545]

Thu, 03 March 2016 09:01

jknezek

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I use one of these after every couple trips and at the end of the season. It works better than any chemical I've found and is pretty simple if you have a hose handy.

http://www.amazon.com/Valterra-A01-0184VP-Master-Blaster-Tank/dp/B000BGHYDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457017240&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+black+tan k+wand

Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

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Re: [GMCnet] Home upgrade [message #296630 is a reply to message #296619]

Thu, 03 March 2016 09:56

Matt Colie

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Kingsley Coach wrote on Thu, 03 March 2016 08:35

Thanks guys, I was just curious.
When I arrive at your place and if you have a sewer system, make sure you
tell me it's broken, blocked or not working.
I have a habit of using formaldehyde just because I can.
I quit smoking 30 years ago, I can break this habit too !!

Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Mike,
Are you likely to be at any of this years GMCMI??
If so, I could pass you an Aqua-kem collection.

Matt

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Re: Home upgrade [message #296842 is a reply to message #296545]

Sun, 06 March 2016 16:08

jhbridges

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Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga

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I looked at the stuff I'd been throwing in the tank. "Biodegradeable" "NO Formaldehyde" "Safe". So I let it fly. Filled the water tank, pumped all of it into the blackwater, drained it as well. Dump works! Plus ever thing is clean and dry and ready for the trip to Gnashville next week. Sojourning at the Ag Center in Franklin just off Exit 61 on I 65. Decent whiskey, good food and cultural enlightenment. Yall come.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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