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30/3/2009 at 8:47pm
 Location: forfar Scotland
 Outfit: Adria Altea DK542
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Hi there,

We are about to go on our first outing in our caravan which we bought last October.  We have checked everything and seem ready to go but unfortunately the previous owners left the toilet full of white and blue stuff.  All seems to be in working order and smells fresh but everytime we flush (after draining the old stuff out) we keep getting black bits in the bowl.  Anyone got any ideas about how to stop this?

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30/3/2009 at 9:29pm
 Location: Liverpool
 Outfit: Bailey Senator Virginia Mondeo 2.0l TD
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I use one  aqua kem black bit cleaner twice a year.

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30/3/2009 at 9:42pm
 Location: forfar Scotland
 Outfit: Adria Altea DK542
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Thanks! Where can I buy that? Can;t seem to find any on net.



30/3/2009 at 11:23pm
 Location: NW of Glasgow
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It is called "Thetford toilet water tank cleaner" about £2.50 from places that sell the other toilet products.

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30/3/2009 at 11:24pm
 Location: Lancashire
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put some milton and water in your flush tank and leave for a few hours,then flush out.fenwicks do a good cleaner too.the black bits is a mould/mold.mainly caused by the pink stuff.thetford recommended this.fendox is good stuff,i clean my fridge and toilet with it too.

www.fenwicks.info

Fendox



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30/3/2009 at 11:28pm
 Location: NW of Glasgow
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The black bits are algae that forms in the damp tank, it is not harmful. Flushing through a few times with warm water may also help.

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31/3/2009 at 8:49am
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Swift+Challenger+480
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I always use the Thetford Toilet tank Cleaner each year at the start of the season to get rid of the black bits. You are supposed to leave the solution for 24/48 hours. This year I forgot I had put the stuff in the tank and it was left in there for just over a week (reading this thread reminded me!). Does anyone know whether this would have done any damage to the seals or any other part of the toilet?

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31/3/2009 at 8:29pm
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Thanks for all your advice! I am sure my bowl will be shining by the end of the week!



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