[Alberg30] Liquid bleach in the fresh water tank

[George Dinwiddie]

This was posted on the old list, but I thought it might be of interest
to the wider audience here.  I'll note that, when we fill our water
tank in the Spring, we add about a half-cup of clorox, considerably
more than recommended here.  Of course, we don't use the water right
away, either, and I'm sure the excess chlorine escapes into the
atmosphere.  We also use a charcoal filter, which will take out
most of the chlorine in the water.

 - George

> X-Apparently-To: alberg30 at yahoogroups.com
> From: "Just Dave" <davekruetzkamp at hotmail.com>
> 
> 
> 
> There have been periodic discussions on the various sailing lists about
> using liquid bleach in the fresh water tank.  I decided to contact Clorox
> and ask them.  Here is their response:
> 
> May 31, 2001
> 
> Mr. David Kruetzkamp
> 5496 Brandywine
> Milford, OH 45150
> 
> 
> Dear Mr. Kruetzkamp:
> 
> Thank you for asking about the use of Ultra Regular CLOROX liquid bleach.
> 
> In case of an emergency, we recommend boiling water for 1 minute.  When
> boiling
> is not possible, we recommend filtering water to let suspended particles
> settle
> out. Pour off the clear water and add Ultra Regular CLOROX liquid bleach as
> follows:
> 
>        1 teaspoon Ultra Regular CLOROX bleach per 5 gallons water
>        16 drops Ultra Regular CLOROX bleach per 1 gallon water
>        4 drops Ultra Regular CLOROX bleach per 1 quart water
> 
> Wait 30 minutes.  The water should have a slight chlorine odor. If not,
> repeat
> dose and wait 15 minutes, then sniff again.  Use only Ultra Regular CLOROX
> bleach, not a scented bleach.
> 
> I hope this information is helpful.   If you have additional questions,
> please
> feel free to contact us.   Again, thank you for giving me this opportunity
> to
> discuss our product.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Maura D. Hannigan
> Product Specialist
> 
> MDH/cl
> 
> 
> 
> 2521406B
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  George Dinwiddie                             gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
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