Black flush hose vs fresh water hose?

[ols1932]

quote:Originally posted by sgtpp214

I would only use the white hose at site connected to the sewer flush on the Monty. Wouldn't even consider using it to flush the sewer hose directly.

I wouldn't hook my white hose up to the sewer flush on the Monty even if there is an anti-siphon device on the connection (which I doubt there is because that would have cost more money to build the unit). I don't put my fresh water hose in any danger of being contaminated in ANY way.

Orv

[Ozz]

Being the adventurer that I am, have my fresh water hose tee'd into my flush, so all I have to do is turn a valve for the flush to activate. My '07 has a vacuum breaker on the flush line. I also added a second vacuum breaker to that connection, so I am confident that I will not be drinking pe pe. Drink bottled watter and beer anyway........

[dsprik]

quote:Originally posted by ols1932

We use a mixture of a capful of Amway's Pursue disinfectant (only because my wife is very partial to it) in a pint spray bottle of water. But you can use any spray disinfectant like Lysol that you can pick up at the Dollar Store or any grocery store.

Orv

Orv, I have the Pursue spray. Wonder if that too concentrated to spray directly on the CG water outlets? Guess it can't be any worse than bleach?

Ozz, the only problem is that you have to still wash your dishes and take a shower in beer. Wait, I think I did that shower thing once in college... kinda fuzzy. Not sure.

[ols1932]

quote:Originally posted by dsprik
Orv

Orv, I have the Pursue spray. Wonder if that too concentrated to spray directly on the CG water outlets? Guess it can't be any worse than bleach?

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The spray will work just fine. I'd use it but don't have it because wife uses the other stuff for other things.

Orv

[sreigle]

I was digging out the manual for the water heater and in that slot was also the one for the black water flush. Looking at that manual, it says to not use a hose you also use for drinking. So there must be a valid reason. I have a separate hose marked with black electrical tape near the connectors to make it easy to identify it.

[dsprik]

I went out and actually bought a real BLACK hose so there would be no confusing them. I have a 4 faucet manifold because I have one more YELLOW hose coming off of the CG water supply as my wife kept disconnecting my back flush hose to water her flowers, lawn, wash the car, boat, 5ver, etc.

One more blank faucet guarantees that she will leave MY hoses alone...

[Imp]

My concern with a bleach spray and especially if it is windy, is getting it on your clothes. It would leave a wonderful spotted pattern that doesn't show up till later. If in a strong concentration, will eat right through the cloth. I think we will use the clorox or lysol disinfectant clothes that come in a handy plastic container. It also won't spill in your rig. After wiping the handle and spigot you just dispose in the trash. I like the idea of running the water a little before hooking up the hose.