I have heard on this list that Iodine is better than Chlorine for purifying 
water in our tanks.  Something about the chlorine loosing effectiveness over 
time.

Does anyone know anything about this?



Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying Julington Creek FL
30 07.72N 081 38.4W


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Alan Lewis 
To: [email protected]
Sent: 1/14/2008 4:32:04 PM 
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Replacement for "Chem Tabs" water treatment?


The American Red Cross suggests using 16 drops of chlorine bleach (5.25% - 6% 
sodium hypochlorite) per gallon of water.    You should be able to smell the 
chlorine in the treated water.  

Alan

Alan Lewis
"Victoria"
Gulfstar 41 #160
Lying Kittery, ME
K1ALL







From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:13:29 -0800
Subject: [Liveaboard] Replacement for "Chem Tabs" water treatment?

I believe that "Chem Tabs" (chlorine tablets for fresh water tanks) were 
recently pulled from the market here in the USA.   I used to put in 2 tablets 
for each 30-gallon water tank when I was filling them in order to keep any 
bacteria or growth from occurring inside the tanks.  
 
What are people using (if anything) to treat their fresh water tanks?
 
Thanks in advance, 
 
Ken Pearce
Bellingham, WA
s/v Shantih, Baba-30




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