Fresh water tank cleaning

[Darrell T]

I just got a new fresh water tank. Is there a sure fire way to get the "plastic" taste out? I have read about "freshening up" the tank after the winter with baking soda but didn't find any info on removing the plastic taste.
Darrell

[haroldPE]

I'd go with the same method as sanitizing, which I do every Spring:

-make a solution of 1/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water
-place in tank
-fill tank with fresh water
-open all faucets and let soution run thru
-turn off fucets
-drain and let stand for 3 hours
-drain and flush with fresh water
-repeat flush


also, after you sanitize, you may optionally add this step to remove odors:

- add 5 gallons fresh water and 1 quart vinegar to tank
-"allow this solution to agitate in tank for several days by vehicle motion"*

(* hey, I have no idea how youhave time to agitate a pup water tank for days, but this is what is printed in my Palomino manual, I'm not making it up!)

-drain and flush again