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Topic: sterilising caravan water pipes etc??

Kizzi

31/3/2010 at 6:02pm
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Hi All

dont know if this subject has been covered, but is it ok to sterilise fresh water container & water pipes with Milton sterilising tablets??

If so whats the best way to do it ?

Thanks

Kizzi

TonyC52

31/3/2010 at 6:29pm
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yes, it is advised to buy-pass the hot water heater if you can but I have never had a problem. I leave in system for a couple hours then flush through several times with clean water.

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thats excellent.hope to do it on sat for going away next weekend ...

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We use Milton fluid and put the required amount into the water hog, top up with water and then run it through

Mind I do find that wine is best with a meal rather than the water from the tap, but that's just me

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i use milton all the time to clean out the pipes and pump.leave only for one hour as stainless tanks of the heater do not like milton.do not forget your filler pipe.if you brew your own the bottle cleaner powder will work just as well.i know you have milton tablets but puriclean tablets are good too.

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don't forget you need to change your filter AFTER sterilising, not before...

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Quote: Originally posted by timtheenchanter on 31/3/2010
don't forget you need to change your filter AFTER sterilising, not before...

good point.

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Grampian91

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I take the insides out of the old filter then refit it, So its just an empty shell. Stops the mesh breaking down & the carbon absorbing the fluid.

Then refit a new one after flushing.

alan126

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i just sterilise the aquaroll with milton tablets, as you get fresh water points close to the pitch I fill my kettle direct from there. usually 4 or 5 times a day with the amount of tea we drink. if cooking use water from the kettle so aquaroll water is only used for washing

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