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Topic: Portaloo chemicals
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04/7/2007 at 11:39pm
Location: Medway Outfit: Dandy 6 Wynnster Tent
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Good evening.
I now have a spare portaloo to pass on to my friend [mainly for the children to use out of hours!]. Today she asked me if you had to use the chemicals, and to be honest I didn't know, I just followed the instructions with ours last year. She likes to be chemical free where possible.
Obviously to me I would think it would be rather smelly, but is there a specific reason other than the pong to add them to the water? I'm afraid my instruction manual is still in the loft at the moment, so can't check it for the answers!
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05/7/2007 at 12:38am
Location: Devon Outfit: Daihatsu hi jet with Romahome
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If you use Mr fenwicks top and tail it is formaldahyde (think thats how you spell it) free.
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06/7/2007 at 2:24pm
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Right if I tell her, not only will she pong the campsite out, but she runs the risk of exiting the tent with a rather nasty substance decorating her hair, she might have a rethink! 
Thanks for the replies, I'll pass your advice on.
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06/7/2007 at 10:16pm
Location: South Shields Tyne & Wear Outfit: Coleman Coastline 4 Deluxe
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bleach shouldn't burn the plastic. After all, bleach comes in a plastic bottle ! but I agree, use the for the bottom tank and pink for the top.
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06/7/2007 at 10:17pm
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Whoops, missed out GREEN for the bottom tank.
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07/7/2007 at 8:38am
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We tried the Green but didnt get on with it and went back to Blue. As Mrwoo1234 so rightly points out, if its disposed off at the chemical waste point as all wastes should be, there is no risk to the environment.
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07/7/2007 at 4:14pm
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The problem with bleach is that there are several types. If they are mixed or even when combined with a "deposit" of different pH, bleach will release chlorine gas. This is particularly hazardous in a porta poty as it will pressurize the waste tank. When you open it you could be in for a very unpleasant surprise and a nasty head ache from the chlorine gas too! I certainly would recommend giving bleach a very wide berth. We use bleaches in work and have to be immensely careful to avoid any kind of cross contamination between them and any kind of acid (Which depending on diet can include urine). Have you ever used the loo at home with bleach in it and seen it froth up and smell? Not something you would want happening in a sealed tank full of yucky stuff.
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10/7/2007 at 10:47pm
Location: Medway Outfit: Dandy 6 Wynnster Tent
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That Fenwicks top and tail looks a good option. Do you know how much of it you would need at each application Caster? I noticed it came in 2 litre bottles.
I saw it on camping online, they mention a 7 day cycle. Does that mean you don't have to empty it for 7 days, unless usage says otherwise!
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