Hillbum Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Dishwasher tablets: am I missing something? Are they dissolved in the hot water first or crushed and flushed down the sink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 We crush the dishwasher tablets in a little very hot water and then flush them down the sink and into the tank with a goodly amount of more very hot water. Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 arjxh56 - 2013-08-12 8:28 PM AC is always on, even in winter :$ I know that others have suggested investigating the AC and its filter, but in view of the things which you have already tried, like blocking the drains and checking water tanks, I would have a good look at it. Batteries can smell, especially when gassing badly, but the smell tends to 'catch' the back of the throat as it is quite 'sharp'. If the smell is more like an obnoxious odour, then again I would look at the AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainKool Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I've had the same sort of smell. Tried all sorts of concoctions in the waste tank, extra amounts of washing up liquid, extra doses of grey tank freshner, but the same french drain whiff would arrive after a few miles. Then on one holiday in France, we ran out of tank freshner, and as we couldn't find anything similar (not surprised) we bought the cheapest supermarket dishwasher fluid. We used that during the following 3 weeks, and found that the smell disappeared. Since then, we've regularly used dishwasher fluid instead of washing up liquid, stopped using tank freshner, saved a fortune, and had almost no smells. If we do get a whiff, we increase the amount of dishwasher fluid, and so far, the whiffs have gone. The sink is incredibly shiny clean, so there are obviously some strong detergents at work, & gloves are useful if you want some skin left! I always rinse the tank after each trip to ensure no nasty detergent is left whilst parked up. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Strachan Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 We use a product called Zaflora, available here and in France. Usually empty the waste tank, then put in Zaflora and pour through hot water. Works for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If it is the grey water tank, then try JEYES Fluid, it has a very strong smell . If you try it quiet a strong mix, if it is the tank you would know that smell. I use this to flush out our tank, and leave a bit in sometimes and let it slosh around An old fashioned idea (like me) but some of the old ones are often the best, as tried and tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docted Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 At least with Jeyes the smell if it comes from the waste will be identifiable! my own preference is a kettle of boiling water and a small tub of bicarbonate of soda every time I empty the tank. Pour the bicarb down the sink outlets follow up with boiling water. (^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Man Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Watch out using boiling water in plastic pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Man Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Watch out using boiling water in plastic pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjxh56 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Not had a chance to do anything today!.. i will look at some of your suggestions in the morning and report back. Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjxh56 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have just had the batteries checked and 1 was dead... I wonder if that was the problem? Its now replaced with a new one so im going to take a drive and see what happens next...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshortcircuit Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Delighted you appear to have got to the bottom of your problem. A duff cell/s can give off a lot off gas so thankfully found. Whilst it has cost you a replacement battery think of the money you have saved in these gallons of fluids and pounds of tables which have not been required. I appear to have resolved my own problem as daughter away for weekend in MH and after 50 miles has reported no smells. Good results all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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