water tank smells

[SR33fshr]

I notice "smelly" water when I empty the water tank each year, when making the boat ready for storage. Whats up with that? Does it have such a strong smell because we don't use that much water over the season? How do others "prepare" their water tank in spring to purge winterization cleaners/chemicals?

 

[estebanj]

Some ideas:

* Don't pour chemicals into the water tank. To winterise, bypass the tank and connect water pump direct to antifreeze pink.

* Use treatment tablets or liquid to keep water fresh longer during season (available at Wal-mart in RV section or any boating store).

* Do the chlorine treatment to clean and see if that helps. I don't recall the "recipe" but do a search.

Esteban

 

[Shining]

Read this thread:
http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3394&highlight=fresh+water+smell
Good luck!

 

[Alex F]

I notice "smelly" water when I empty the water tank each year, when making the boat ready for storage. Whats up with that? Does it have such a strong smell because we don't use that much water over the season? How do others "prepare" their water tank in spring to purge winterization cleaners/chemicals?

I use antofreeze on mine for the winter. In spring I use the following to clean it:

Sanitizing Fresh Water System
The fresh water system should be sanitized before initial use, after winter storage or when system has not been used for extended periods of time.
NOTE: The water tank must be empty before beginning the sanitizing process.
1. In an appropriate size bucket, make a solution of 1-1/4 cups (10 oz.) of household bleach and 5 gallons (19 liters) of fresh water.
2. Dump water into water tank and allow treated water solution to remain in water tank for 3 to 4 hours.
3. Use faucet pump to bleed air from the fresh water line.
4. Drain treated water solution from the lines and empty tank.
5. Flush entire system with fresh water.
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly flush entire system with fresh water after each sanitizing process.
If fresh water has an excessive chlorine taste after sanitizing the system:
1. Pour a solution of 1 quart (approx. 1 liter) of vinegar and 5 gallons (19 liters) of fresh water into tank.
2. Allow solution to stand in tank for several days.
3. Drain entire system and flush with fresh water.
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly flush entire system with fresh water after treatment.
Initial Start-Up
1. Sanitize the system as described above.
2. Fill the fresh water tank with drinking water.
3. Operate the faucet until a steady flow of water is visible.
Refill the tank to capacity if necessary.

The first part 1-5 works fine, I just flush the tank twice after that and all is clean.

Alex.

 

[SR33fshr]

Great suggestions - many thanks. Boat went to storage yesterday but I'm ready to attack the situation in spring. The previous thread from Shining and cleaning steps from Alex should nail it down.