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Subject:Re: water tank question
From:mark drillock
Date:Sun, 14 Jul 2002 14:19:18 -0700

The water tank hose is standard stuff sold by the foot at Ho*Depot,
Tr*Vaue, and other hardware stores I'm sure. Be sure to get the type
with the fabric threads woven into it. I have replaced hoses that were
appallingly black with mold and whatever.

Mark

Oakland Westfalia wrote:
>
> Where do you get replacement hoses?  They look pretty generic, like they
> might be available from acquarium parts or lab equipment dealers, are
> they? I drank from the tap during my July 4th camping trip, but I'd like
> to replace the black part of the hose system ASAP.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Al
> 87 Westy
>
> >>I drink my tank water all the time.  I also drain my tank after each
> camping trip and once a year I clean it with some cleaner/disinfectant
> junk.  I also have replaced the
> hoses that run from the tank to the sink, the hose I removed was BLACK
> inside.   Be
> sure to put plumber's anti freeze down the drain in winter or the
> freezing water will
> crack the  water trap.   M<<