isn't the thetford stuff mostly formalin?

just sayin'

:)

alistair

On 28-Jan-11, at 3:45 PM, Jim Felder wrote:

> I use the Thetford bottled stuff that is commonly available at every
> Walmart and camper store. But as far as the additive that slickens the
> bowl, does it not sicken the fish? I would use the least amount of
> additives that I could. Bowl flushing is not a problem with these
> toilets.
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM, courtney hook
> <courtneyhook@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> What a timely discussion on PT's. I just bought one and will pick
>> it up tomorrow morning. My question relates to which chemicals
>> people are using in theirs? Everything I've read about seems to be
>> for big 40 gallon holding tanks on RV's. What is for use in these
>> little ones? Mine is a VIP 12 Litre model which looks exactly like
>> a Visa 12 Litre. I also saw a Youtube video from Oz that shows a
>> chemical you put in the top freshwater container that scents the
>> water, but more importantly, puts a slick coating on the plastic of
>> the bowl to increase the ease of cleaning the bowl when flushing.
>> Would like to hear any comments on this before I use mine for the
>> first time.
>> Thanks,
>> Courtney
>>