Pink flush, use or not?

HarryM1BYT · 27th July 2017, 09:26

A quick poll on another forum, suggests no one bothers with the pink flush in the toilet flush tank. One good suggestion was to fill a spray bottle with the pink and spray the toilet before use, then again after flushing with plain water. We do of course use the blue in the bottom tank.

We had a wonderful time on the 'Chicken Run' holiday I mentioned earlier, the only problem was the lack of a flush toilet. So this was the first time ever, we have made full use of the caravan's toilet. The manual flush pump failed to pump, on the last two days, so we resorted to using a 2L plastic milk bottle to flush instead. Now fixed, a combination of a sticking valve and a slightly worn pump piston.

Jean enjoyed her time looking after the chickens, the dozen horses, the wild birds and the semi- tame crows.

Georgies Dad · 27th July 2017, 10:28

Always use the pink for the flush and Blue for the cassette

Goldrover · 27th July 2017, 18:39

use pink for the flushing and green for the cassette, some sites ban the use of formaldehyde in the emptying point so be careful and read the label.

Dave.

macafee2 · 27th July 2017, 19:13

I'm a pink and blue man.

2L, you did not use all 2L each time did you?
Hope you opened the cassette before use?

macafee2

RPWC · 28th July 2017, 07:02

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Originally Posted by w44nty

Always use the pink for the flush and Blue for the cassette

Same here, although ATM we are using a dual purpose liquid, but it's recommended that the blue or green is not used for flushing,as it clogs up the impeller on the flush pump. I had to remove the pump and clean the impeller on my bro in law's van.

sn1958 · 29th July 2017, 21:55

We are using pink for the flush and Blue in the cassette, but have a bottle of Green just in case we go to a site that doesn't allow the Blue ...

HarryM1BYT · 30th July 2017, 10:19

Well, it seems everyone here, apart from me uses the pink in the flush tank. Which is at odds with a specialist caravan I visit. There most don't use it or only use it in a small spray bottle with plain water in the flush tank.

The makers of the pink suggest it stops 'matter' sticking to the bowl if a quick flush is given before use and it is supposed to leave a nice smell.

As said, I did test the pink in the flush tank many years ago, but it seemed not to offer any advantages I could see. We are about to go away again, but this time I will see how plain water in the flush, combined with the pink in squirty type bottle works.

One suggestion I read so as to help avoid the toilet bowl being soiled, was to add three strips of toilet roll in a criss cross in the bottom of the bowl.

Another idea which I read about years ago and which I have always used, is to splash a few drops of olive oil or cooking oil down onto the closed sliding seal occasionally. It helps in lubricating the seal and makes the lever easier to operate. I always add a few drops when ever the van will be left parked up and unused for a while.

RPWC · 30th July 2017, 18:11

[QUOTE=HarryM1BYT;2523835

Another idea which I read about years ago and which I have always used, is to splash a few drops of olive oil or cooking oil down onto the closed sliding seal occasionally. It helps in lubricating the seal and makes the lever easier to operate. I always add a few drops when ever the van will be left parked up and unused for a while.[/QUOTE]

Thats a handy tip Harry, I will do that next time i go to the van.

Jim Jamieson · 30th July 2017, 22:23

I never use pink stuff, only the blue in the waste tank. I do however clean out the flush tank every year with a domestic cleaner with added bleach.

When I got the van the top tank was black with mould and it was blocking the pump. After cleaning the tank out I've never had any problems and after six years I'm still on the original pump.

I also clean the toilet thoroughly after each trip and the waste cassette gets an annual strip down and clean. Preventative maintenance is best in my book.

Markpugh · 31st July 2017, 06:41

I buy spray bottles of pine disinfectant it smells nice kills germs and is cheap

27th July 2017, 09:26	#1
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27th July 2017, 10:28	#2
Georgies Dad This is my second home Land Rover Join Date: May 2013 Location: Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich Posts: 14,715 Thanks: 933 Thanked 2,925 Times in 1,979 Posts	Always use the pink for the flush and Blue for the cassette __________________ Steve and Georgie Together Forever Lonely days are long Twilight sings a song All the happiness that used to be Soon my eyes will close Soon I'll find repose And in dreams, you're always near to me I'll see you in my dreams And then I'll hold you in my dreams

30th July 2017, 10:19	#7
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	Well, it seems everyone here, apart from me uses the pink in the flush tank. Which is at odds with a specialist caravan I visit. There most don't use it or only use it in a small spray bottle with plain water in the flush tank. The makers of the pink suggest it stops 'matter' sticking to the bowl if a quick flush is given before use and it is supposed to leave a nice smell. As said, I did test the pink in the flush tank many years ago, but it seemed not to offer any advantages I could see. We are about to go away again, but this time I will see how plain water in the flush, combined with the pink in squirty type bottle works. One suggestion I read so as to help avoid the toilet bowl being soiled, was to add three strips of toilet roll in a criss cross in the bottom of the bowl. Another idea which I read about years ago and which I have always used, is to splash a few drops of olive oil or cooking oil down onto the closed sliding seal occasionally. It helps in lubricating the seal and makes the lever easier to operate. I always add a few drops when ever the van will be left parked up and unused for a while. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

30th July 2017, 18:11	#8
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,199 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	[QUOTE=HarryM1BYT;2523835 Another idea which I read about years ago and which I have always used, is to splash a few drops of olive oil or cooking oil down onto the closed sliding seal occasionally. It helps in lubricating the seal and makes the lever easier to operate. I always add a few drops when ever the van will be left parked up and unused for a while.[/QUOTE] Thats a handy tip Harry, I will do that next time i go to the van. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

31st July 2017, 06:41	#10
Markpugh Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: abram /wigan Posts: 30 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pink stuff I buy spray bottles of pine disinfectant it smells nice kills germs and is cheap

27th July 2017, 18:39	#3
Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 282 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	use pink for the flushing and green for the cassette, some sites ban the use of formaldehyde in the emptying point so be careful and read the label. Dave.

27th July 2017, 19:13	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 15,004 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I'm a pink and blue man. 2L, you did not use all 2L each time did you? Hope you opened the cassette before use? macafee2

29th July 2017, 21:55	#6
sn1958 Regular poster MGZTT 190SE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Posts: 74 Thanks: 12 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	We are using pink for the flush and Blue in the cassette, but have a bottle of Green just in case we go to a site that doesn't allow the Blue ...

30th July 2017, 22:23	#9
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I never use pink stuff, only the blue in the waste tank. I do however clean out the flush tank every year with a domestic cleaner with added bleach. When I got the van the top tank was black with mould and it was blocking the pump. After cleaning the tank out I've never had any problems and after six years I'm still on the original pump. I also clean the toilet thoroughly after each trip and the waste cassette gets an annual strip down and clean. Preventative maintenance is best in my book.