How do you clean a water tank on the trailer

[macca_75]

Hey all,

Picked up our new trailer and I am currently preparing it for it's maiden voyage.

It has a 70L SS water tank - how do I (or do I need to) clean it before first use?  Is there a bottle of something I tip in along with 70L of tap water, drive it around a bit and then empty?

If so, what's the bottle called and where do I get it?

Thanks in Advance.

[Hodgies]

interested also

[Darren253]

Done hundreds of times, mostly for plastics.... But

Google a product called Tank Clean. Basic bicarb also does the job. For a brand new stainless tank I would be happy just to flush it through.

[macca_75]

Thanks - available at BCF  $15 for enough to treat 180 litres.

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Tank-Cleen-Water-Tank-Cleaner-200g.aspx?pid=203602#Cross

Couldn't be easier.

[DropBearRacing]

Bicarb or Milton will clean it although you could just fill it drive it around the block and then empty.  I bought a BEST filter, they say by filling using the filter will assist in keeping the tank clean.

[macca_75]

Would dissolving 1kg of Bi-carb in 20 litres, adding to tank and then topping off to until full do the trick?  More or less Bi carb?  Would I be correct in assuming Bi-Carb is the same strength as the commercial product?

Cheers

[DropBearRacing]

That would be fine macca

[Redback]

Homebrew beer fermenter cleaner(Pink Stain), Keg and Line cleaner, bleach, miltons bottle cleaner, rinse thoroughly afterwards.

Baz.

[gutters]

We've always used Miltons and its worked well in the past, this reminds me we are over due for a clean and flush....

[Jason B]

I use Milton tablets also. Seems to work for us.

Regards

Jas

[Brumbypt]

What ever you decide, make sure you take it for a tow around the block or for a few kms to shake it around a little.


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[HKB Electronics]

I've never cleaned mine. I just drain them when garaged and refill before I leave, never had a problem.

Cheers
Leigh

[Malcolm Tugless]

Starbrite water conditioner is my weapon of choice.



I've been using it for many years. A little goes a long way, as in 1 level teaspoon does 100 old fashioned gallons.

These guys ...
https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=133&item=85033&intAbsolutePage=1

Just add a smidgen to the tank when filling, or you can use a more concentrated mixture for flushing the system.

Remember when flushing out the system to flush the "entire" system. Pump it through the taps and such, then give the entire system a good rinse out too.

[KingBilly]

Water doesn't go off.  Keep the sunlight out and nothing grows in it.  So why flush, or clean, or add chemicals?

KB

[GeoffA]

Water doesn't go off.  Keep the sunlight out and nothing grows in it.  So why flush, or clean, or add chemicals?

KB

I agree. I don't do anything with mine, other than top it up when needed.

[Malcolm Tugless]

Water doesn't go off.  Keep the sunlight out and nothing grows in it.  So why flush, or clean, or add chemicals?

I agree. I don't do anything with mine, other than top it up when needed.

The question was "how do you clean a water tank ?"  We're simply answering that question.

And just quietly ... water and tanks can become contaminated, so having a remedy for these circumstances is not a bad idea, in fact its probably a good idea.

[GeoffA]

It's a new tank. Does it need cleaning? I would have thought a flush would be sufficient.

[Malcolm Tugless]

It's a new tank. Does it need cleaning? I would have thought a flush would be sufficient.

I always give the new system a good flush, but I use the Starbrite conditioner to do so. After that, I give it another rinse through with fresh water.

I use the water conditioner quite sparingly, adding it (in minute amounts) less often than not. But after spending many years in and around boats, where fresh drinking water isn't always easy to source, I continue to adhere to a proven process when maintaining the water supply. Its probably over cautious. Each to their own hey.

[HEM19X]

If you only 2/3rds fill the tank, there will be more sloshing!

[KingBilly]

The question was "how do you clean a water tank ?"  We're simply answering that question.

ACE 

KB

[fishfinder]

full it with vodka take it for a drive to shake around drain vodka in glass end empty glass down throat - repeat until empty the star all over again

[ozstickman]

full it with vodka take it for a drive to shake around drain vodka in glass end empty glass down throat - repeat until empty the star all over again

Maybe not vodka but I like your thinking!!


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[macca_75]

Water doesn't go off.  Keep the sunlight out and nothing grows in it.  So why flush, or clean, or add chemicals?

KB

It was suggested to me to give it a clean before I use it.

[achjimmy]

I've never cleaned mine. I just drain them when garaged and refill before I leave, never had a problem.

Cheers
Leigh

Simalar I keep them full and drain and refill before leaving. Don't drink the water anyhow, always carry bottled water for that.

[KingBilly]

It was suggested to me to give it a clean before I use it.

Go for it mate 

KB