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In all the years of caravanning,

We only rinse out the aquaroll with puriclean once a year,

ALWAYS drink the water from it,

 AND can't recall the last time we had a tummy bug.

 Too much fuss can be made about the whole water thing, how many people go to the trouble of sterilising this and that only to be seen handling the pump and pipe with dirty hands and even putting it on the floor while they fetch the water.

 If proper hygiene procedures are followed then their shouldn't be a problem.

 We never put the tops on whilst they are standing empty in between trips because they can never be emptied fully their is always a dribble in the botom this could become stagnant if the tops were on.       Instead we use the nylon from a pair of tights 9clean of course) doubled and stretched over the tops and secured with elastic bands, this lets the air into the container and the water can dry out, without letting in any dust particles e.t.c.

Quote: Originally posted by brianconwy on 16/7/2007

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I think in this country we worry a lot unduly.  Our dog prefers water from puddles to tap water.  Is this perhaps because she can taste the added chemicals?  As was said above how often are the plastic pipes delivering the water on site tested or indeed your own household pipes.  You will probably take in more germs from food preparation areas than the water system.

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We do our aquarol with milton before leaving home, however, we never drink water from it, it's only used for showering & washing up. Any drinking water or water for the kettle is fetched fresh from the mains water tap.

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We milton the system at the beginning of each season and then forget about it!  I dont drink tap water anyway preferring bottles (no reason except for personal preference) and wouldn't be bothered sterilising before or after each outing anyway.  On a lighter note, on the odd occasion when I've partaken of more than my normal share of red wine and have a thirst in the night I drink the tap water then, and I'm still alive to tell the tale after camping for many years.  It all comes down to personal opinion really.

Quote: Originally posted by Basilbrush on 17/7/2007

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We do our aquarol with milton before leaving home, however, we never drink water from it, it's only used for showering & washing up. Any drinking water or water for the kettle is fetched fresh from the mains water tap.

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"but i use milton to do the barrels and puriclean to do the caravan pipes,"

Is there a reason why you use two different sterilisers?  I am just wondering if I am missing something.  I have been filling my barrel with puriclean and then pumping it through the caravan pipes.  I then leave it in both for 8 - 12 hours and flush through with clean water.  I agree with drinking from the taps - we haven't had any problem yet. 

Quote: Originally posted by Janx on 17/7/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by Basilbrush on 17/7/2007

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We do our aquarol with milton before leaving home, however, we never drink water from it, it's only used for showering & washing up. Any drinking water or water for the kettle is fetched fresh from the mains water tap.

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Just a question nothing meant by it, but why do you do it with milton if you only use the water for washing?surely you are making a lot of work for yourself.

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Quote: Originally posted by Janx on 17/7/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by Basilbrush on 17/7/2007

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We do our aquarol with milton before leaving home, however, we never drink water from it, it's only used for showering & washing up. Any drinking water or water for the kettle is fetched fresh from the mains water tap.

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Just a question nothing meant by it, but why do you do it with milton if you only use the water for washing?surely you are making a lot of work for yourself.

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That's a matter of opinion Janx, I actually use the contents of the aquarol to flush the system through with milton so I'm not washing my dishes up in unsafe water. I guess I should have added that line. I suppose with a filter in line it should be safe to drink as well but I choose not to.

Lots if not most of our friends drink the aquarol water & as far as I know they do it with no problems but as we pitch close to a tap I prefer to go to the tap for anything going to be drunk. This is where I probably make work for myself as the auarol water is very likely to be fine to drink.

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