Took the waste tank out today

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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,919 mod
    I stopped in at HD last night to get this and the vacuum relief valve.  They were out of the home armor stuff but I picked up the valve.  I have another HD within a couple miles, so I'll check there.

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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Liberty44140 , I have a little bit of moss on one section of my roof. Do you tink the Home Armor will kill it off? It doesn't harm the shingles at all or discolor them?
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  • randy56randy56 Member Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I doubt if it will hurt your shingles, did not seem to discolor anything in your engine compartment. 
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I found it strange that it didn't bleach the black strap that holds down the waste and water tanks.
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will give it a try, my bilge looks awful....did you have to wipe it all down by hand or just hose it off?
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I sprayed it on and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. I then wiped it with a towel to dry it up. I didn't hose it off, I figured with it not hosed off it will prevent the mold from coming back. 
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hosing it off might be easier though.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I received my TankSaver today, Simple install !! Pics explain everything.








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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Could have got everything at Home Depot
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I came across one of my old 242 posts while searching. I was wondering if anyone ever put muriatic acid in the waste tank to break down what accumulates on the bottom? I’m thinking about doing this next season. I usually scrape the bottom with a long plastic scraper that I made. The acid would be a lot easier. 

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  • captkevincaptkevin Member Posts: 543 ✭✭✭
    still have the austin healy?
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @captkevin I sold it and got something I can use with the family. 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. 



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  • captkevincaptkevin Member Posts: 543 ✭✭✭
    Very cool
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  • captkevincaptkevin Member Posts: 543 ✭✭✭
    2 seaters are not very family friendly
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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Member Posts: 219 ✭✭✭
    aero3113 said:
    I came across one of my old 242 posts while searching. I was wondering if anyone ever put muriatic acid in the waste tank to break down what accumulates on the bottom? I’m thinking about doing this next season. I usually scrape the bottom with a long plastic scraper that I made. The acid would be a lot easier. 

    I'm also curious about this. I don't have good access to my holding tank, so a liquid solution would be great. Would the acid be bad for the hoses?

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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @grouch0jr , it shouldn’t harm the hoses. If I do it, I’m going to remove my tank saver vent on top of the tank and pour it in. 
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Could use white vinegar as well. Maybe that’s a better idea to try first. 
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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Member Posts: 219 ✭✭✭
    I've seen some products online that are supposed to get the gunk out, not sure if they'd work as good as acid. I tired Corrosion Technologies Hammerhead , and I think it did OK. My tank would always show 1/3 full even after a pump out, after treating it with the hammerhead it gets down to E now. But I'm not fully convinced it got everything out.

    I've also seen this Thetford Tank Blaster and was considering giving it a try.

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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 2025
    I’ve used the Thetford Tank Blaster in the past. I would say it works ok, but doesn’t get the build up off the bottom. 
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  • Rich_Rich_ Member Posts: 335 ✭✭✭
    Try vinegar first before muriatic Harris makes strong vinegar that you can buy at places like Home Depot and some are even scented
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  • Rich_Rich_ Member Posts: 335 ✭✭✭
    The Healy looked fun. My father had a blue/white 3000 until it got tboned at an intersection. He walked away, but car was a loss. I have a 72 Triumph in the garage but it hasn’t see much road time in way too long
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Rich_ he’s lucky to walk away! Not much protection in those cars!
    Mine had a V8 conversion. That and the lack of safety always scared me. The Healy 100 was an awesome car but it was sooooo tiny compared to the vehicles on the road today.
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  • captkevincaptkevin Member Posts: 543 ✭✭✭
    Landcruiser looks to be in amazing condition.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks @captkevin ! Most of the ones that are around are rust buckets. 
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  • captkevincaptkevin Member Posts: 543 ✭✭✭
    Agree have never seen one that clean. Have been kicking around getting some to play with. Problem i get into is anything that is nice enough for me they want crazy $$. At crazy dollars I figure might as well go new or newer. Last year ended up picking up Cadillac CT5 all wheel drive with twin turbo v6 for daily driver. Checks boxes power & handling & family friendly. 
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,333 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A 40 will go absolutely anywhere...except comfortably down the freeway at 70mph!
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    At 50-55 mph she’s okay, at 56 I need to back off LoL. 45-50 is where I usually try to stay.. it has a 3 speed so it’s not meant for speed!
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