If you are asking whether to disinfect your drinking water tank before
filling it; my answer would be yes.

Whenever mine sits unused for longer than a week or two between trips, I
pour half a cup of bleach in, fill the tank, run the tap until it smells
bleachy, and then let it sit for an hour or so before draining rinsing
and filling with fresh water.  Safe, tasty drinking water, straight from
the tap.

Of course, draining the tank well and letting it dry out before putting
the lid back on, between trips is the best way to prevent the nasties
from taking up residence in your water tank.

~Eric~
'89 Westy
Vancouver, BC

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Scott & Barb Stothers
Sent: August 3, 2002 9:45 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Cleaning and filling the water tank...

Should I rinse out with Javex first before refilling?

Suggestions.....

Thanks,

Scott
'91 DDoor GL