Before you drink it clean it!!…………. On this video we show you how we sanitize the Freshwater System that we just finished installing on Reverie after installation. See EP 59 to see how we installed a Vetus freshwater tank.
There are things you have to keep in mind to ensure you always have clean potable water available in your boat. These are:
Disinfecting
When using a Freshwater system for the first time, disinfect the tank, lines, pumps with a solution of bleach in water (1:1000 or .13 fl oz per gallon). Circulate this disinfecting mixture through the fresh water system. Remove the solution and rinse the tank with clean fresh water.
If using an existing system…
Cleaning
Clean the inside of the tank with water and soda (2 oz/ 3 gallons). Rinse the tank with clean tab water.
At the beginning of every season
Disinfect the Vetus tank and prevent the growth of algae at the same time by filling the tank with a solution of clear vinegar in water (1 : 20). Leave the vinegar solution in the tank for at least 24 hours, the longer the better. Drain the solution and rinse the tank as follows: First rinse with clean fresh water, then with a solution of baking powder and clean water (2 oz. / 3 US gallon) and then again with clean tap water.
TIPS on Filling the Tank
Fill the tank with clean tap water. Always run water through the pipes from the tap on shore or the jetty before filling the tank. You never know how old the pipes are or the quality of the water at any given marina or country, so I would advise you to use an inline water filter whenever possible.
In previous episodes I showed you how I ran new water lines and installed a new water pump. On this one I show you how to sanitize and ensure you have clean fresh water on your boat.
00:00 Intro
00:39 Disinfecting - Manufacturer's Recommendation & ratios
01:20 Using an inline water filter, potable water jugs and hose
02:23 Adding bleach to our water
02:49 Demo - Scepter Potable Water Jugs
03:21 Full Tank is a Happy Tank - What the bladder tank looks like.
04:27 Running the Fresh Water System to get bleach in all hoses, faucets and system
05:15 Letting it Sit - Phase I
05:52 Phase II - Draining and Rinsing
07:45 Phase III - Final Drain and Filled. Ready to go!
08:44 Wrap-Up
What projects are you working on in your boat? Let us know in the comments!
The above recommendations and instructions were provided by Vetus.
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