3_nomads Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 We use a powdered probiotic in our tanks - always have. But, now we have what I was told could be a pyramid. I have used the magic, rotating wand twice. That seemed to clear it up. Has anyone got any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 For the last 8 years we were on the road fulltime, we used generous amounts of water and never emptied the black tank without it at least 1/2 full. I also used our tank flush system about ever second or third dump. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 More water, at least with your initial few flushes into an empty tank. Maybe even just a pre-use starter flush of a couple bowls full of water so stuff doesn't clump under the inlet. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyKayakers Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Do you just dump your black tank or flush it? I highly recommend a clear attachment at the end of your pipe. When you think the tank is empty, have someone dump a 5 gal bucket of water down the toilet while you're watching outside. You'll still see a lot of solids coming out. If you have a tank flush system, use it. If not, run a hose to your toilet and flush that way. It's amazing how much stuff doesn't get carried out when you first open the valve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3_nomads Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I never dump the black tank till it's 2/3 or better. I use the onboard flush system and run it for 15 mins while the tank is draining. I use the Flush King about every third time I empty the tank. Even immediately after I use the flush, I still have a problem! Unless I use that wand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3_nomads Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Anyone ever try Calgon? I heard it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmacdonald2001 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Best, I think, is still a few (3 or 4) bags of ice cubes dumped into the tank, then a road trip to "slosh" it all around. You will want to add the cubes about the time you are all hooked up and ready to drive though. Don't let them melt too much before you drive. Then dump and rinse. You could add a big squirt of dish detergent when adding the cubes. This will help too with any odours. Rick & JoAnn MacDonaldHigh River, Alberta Canada2015 Ford Lariat F4502012 Montana 3402RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 What Stan said. After you get rid of your pyramid, and then after every dump, make sure you put 3 to 5 bowls full of water into the tank first to get rid of any future pyramids. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Happy Camper! https://www.5starhappycamper.com 2000 Holiday Rambler Imperial 40' DP 2015 DRV 38RSSA 5th wheel 2004 M2 106 MDT It's What You Learn, After You Know It All!... That Counts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRad Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 What Stan said...... Plus more water. Then a little more water. Dennis Trailer: Montana 5th wheel, model 3582Rl, model year 2012 Truck: Ford 450 PSD Super Duty, 2002 Crew Cab, Long bed, 4:88 rear end, last of the 7.3 engines, Automatic Transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edatlanta Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Lots of water is a lot easier than removing a pyramid. After each flush I fill my bowl back up to the same level as the flush and flush again. Double the water with each flush. Works for me. Ed KM4STL2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, RV Flex Armor Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Anyone ever try Calgon? Calgon is a water softener product that works by changing minerals in water to a solid which then settles out on the bottom of the container holding the water. That is what the manufacturer states that it does. I don't want solids to precipitate out in my waste tanks. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have use Calgon for a number of years along with laundry detergent and it has worked very well for me. The water softener is supposed to keep the tank slick so that nothing sticks to the sides and the detergent to keep it clean. After each dump of the black tank I mix two cups of Calgon and one cup of power laundry detergent in a bucket of water, about three gallons, and flush it down. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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