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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 06-21-2016, 11:52 PM
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Posted By gbaglo
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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 06-21-2016, 10:49 PM
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Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
A lot of people replace their anode prematurely. ...

A lot of people replace their anode prematurely.
Picture shows good and bad anodes.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-15-2016, 09:57 PM
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Posted By gbaglo
Nope, but they would be advised to run the taps...

Nope, but they would be advised to run the taps before pouring a glass of water.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-15-2016, 09:52 PM
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Posted By gbaglo
I think the issue is with leaving it stagnant....

I think the issue is with leaving it stagnant. Home water supply is in constant use.
Even at that, I recall being told under some circumstances to run the water in homes for a minute or so before...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-15-2016, 07:38 PM
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Posted By gbaglo
Excellent work Bob. I suspect you may be a...

Excellent work Bob.
I suspect you may be a little over-cautious since I think you are on the same water system as I am ( in North Van ) and the water is chlorinated, coming out of the tap.
I almost...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-15-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
Mainly, it's just keep water in the P-trap. If...

Mainly, it's just keep water in the P-trap.
If you close the strainer, it will prevent water from splashing up and from evaporating. ( it's in the manual - close for travel ).
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-14-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
Need I say more? I guess, 10C is 50F.

Need I say more? I guess, 10C is 50F.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-14-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
I have no idea how one would accomplish that (...

I have no idea how one would accomplish that ( especially in BC ). :ermm:
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-14-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
I think "gunk" needs to be defined before we...

I think "gunk" needs to be defined before we spend more pixels on discussion of it. If you really want to wash your hose, you're gonna need one heck of a bottle brush.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-14-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
Bleach is not a washing solution. It won't clean...

Bleach is not a washing solution. It won't clean anything. It kills organisms and nothing more.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-14-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
So, you rinse it, then add bleach, then fire that...

So, you rinse it, then add bleach, then fire that bleach into the tank with water pressure. I think that is what he is saying.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-14-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
I screw one end of my hose into the other for...

I screw one end of my hose into the other for storage, to keep crud in the hose to a minimum.
I like the idea of using the hose as a container for the bleach, connecting to inlet and using water...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-14-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
The problem with small amounts of bleach (...

The problem with small amounts of bleach ( chlorine ) for a longer time is that the chlorine dissipates with time and exposure to air.
There is chlorine in our municipal water, which is why I fill...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-13-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
Or, use a turkey baster to add required bleach,...

Or, use a turkey baster to add required bleach, followed by water.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-13-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
And, don't forget dissing Michigan State...

And, don't forget dissing Michigan State University. :popcorn:
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-12-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
I've never sanitized my fresh water tank. I just...

I've never sanitized my fresh water tank. I just drain it from time to time.
I don't have a theory, or a plan. :flowers:
Note: the municipal water supply here is chlorinated.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-12-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
I don't know. Argue with Michigan State...

I don't know. Argue with Michigan State University.
And rinse thoroughly.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-12-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
Go to the page or read the quote. It says 50 to...

Go to the page or read the quote.
It says 50 to 90 parts per million. One tablespoon per gallon. For 30 seconds.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-12-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
Closer to home for you, Michigan State University...

Closer to home for you, Michigan State University Clean, sanitize and disinfect | MSU Extension (https://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/clean_sanitize_and_disinfect) says this:

Sanitizing is the process of...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-12-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 27,208
Posted By gbaglo
Minnesota Department of Health says this: •...

Minnesota Department of Health says this:

• Chlorine at a concentration of 50 ppm with a contact time of at least 10 seconds.
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