Tor2ga
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I have looked for the Calgon water softener called for in the Geo method of black tank treatment, but I can't find it. It is probably available in parts of the country where hard water is more common.
Does anyone know a source of it that might have an outlet in SW Fla?
Is there an alternative?
The gentleman who came up with the original recipe stated that he had used laundry products that were commonly used together with no dangerous interactions. Any other ideas?
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this question has come up several times and someone always says to get it a Wal Mart in the laundry section. Most of the time it's called something else but the same thing. I don't use the Geo method so don't really remember what the stuff is called. Have you done a search to see if you can find the question, you may find your answer in the search or wait, some one smarter than me will pipe up with the answer for you
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You can find it at WalMart, either in powder to liquid. I'm surprised that you can't find it in Florida. I'd also guess, but don't know for sure, that almost any similar product would work as well. All you are really trying to do is to create an environment where waste doesn't attach itself to a surface. It serves no other purpose such as disolving waste.
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I have not been able to find the Calgon water softener at any of the Walmarts in my area. Was told that the Calgon for your bath (remember the "Calgon Take Me Away"?) can be used as effectively.
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Tor2ga wrote:I have looked for the Calgon water softener called for in the Geo method of black tank treatment, but I can't find it. It is probably available in parts of the country where hard water is more common.
Does anyone know a source of it that might have an outlet in SW Fla?
Is there an alternative?
The gentleman who came up with the original recipe stated that he had used laundry products that were commonly used together with no dangerous interactions. Any other ideas?
I found the powdered Calgon water softener in the blue box at Walmart. Unfortunately after using the "Geo Method" a number of times I have noticed no improvement at all in my waste tank indicators which are still showing 3/4 full grey tank and full black tank when both are empty in my Roadtrek 190 Popular. I would be interested in hearing from anyone else who has had the same poor results using the "Geo Method."
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I also found the Calgon at Walmart in NC, in the laundry section....but as mentioned, it is the same stuff that you'd use in the bath or laundry...not sure about the Geo method, but I imagine it's the same stuff (even if packaged differently?)
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Tor2ga wrote:I have looked for the Calgon water softener called for in the Geo method of black tank treatment, but I can't find it. It is probably available in parts of the country where hard water is more common...Any other ideas? As has been stated already, just go to the laundry section of your favorite grocery store and find a water softener. I doubt there is a difference between powder or liquid. Calgon was the most well known brand. I buy the laundry soap (the one with the most smell) there also. The idea is to make your waste tanks act a little like a miniature clothes washers.
loving retirement - When the toilet paper or whatever has dried and firmly attached itself to your sensors, it may take dynamite to shake it loose. Are you sure your sensors are working. Many times you can see the wires attached to the outside of your tank. Are they all connected and tight? The Geo method is all I have ever used and (cross my fingers) has kept my sensors working and no unpleasant odors from either tank. I keep the laundry supplies under the sink along with an empty pecante sauce bottle. I use the empty bottle to mix a cap of Calgon and Laundry soap and water. Shake and pour into the stool and a little dab into the sink.
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Buy Calgon WATER SOFTENER online HERE
Many grocery stores will order a product that is not generally stocked...if you ask.
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Loving retirement: I've never tried it but have read a suggestion that you put several bags of ice cubes in your tank and then drive around for a while with turns, I think. I am assuming that you would also need water.
I believe that the Calgon water softener method works because it coats the walls of the tank and prevents "stuff" from clinging to them, in addition to making the water softer.
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