While not the most pleasant of odors, you can tell if the chlorine is still
active by smelling the water. As mentioned, the critters may have already been
killed even if the chlorine is no longer active. If in doubt, retreat so you
can smell the chlorine.
Alan
Alan Lewis
"Victoria"
Gulfstar 41 #160
Lying Kittery, ME
K1ALL
To: [email protected]
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:09:16 -0500
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Replacement for "Chem Tabs" water treatment?
Chlorine, like in Clorox, will dissipate or "gas off" when poured into water in
24 to 48 hours. But, this is a good thing. It will kill all the critters and
then goes away so you don't have to drink it. It's not good for you to drink
it. If your water sits stagnant for a long time, treat it again and let it
stand for 48 hours before drinking it.
-----Original Message-----
From: Norm of Bandersnatch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 5:14 pm
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Replacement for "Chem Tabs" water treatment?
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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