Pink

[Past_it]

With the ever increasing prices of Pink, I wonder if anyone uses a cheaper alternative.

 

[Damian]

Just use plain water,there is no need to use additive in the flush water, all it does is make a perfect breeding ground for algae and the resultant black bits coming out when flushing, and eventual pump failure

 

[Past_it]

Thank you for that, sounds good to me.

 

[erica11]

we use a disinfectant in our flush system. we like Zolflora it smells nice and u get a nice clean area as well. Cheap to I paid 1 pound for two bottles lasted us 2 months. Emptying the toilet once a day.

 

[VIP640]

I thought the Pink lubricated the rings as well as giving a nice smell?

 

[Damian]

If by putting a slimey coating coating on the seals is counted as lubricating, then yes it does, but a spray with silicone lubricant occasionally is better.
It s exactly the slimey coating which acts like a petrie dish , a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and algae.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

I thought it reduced water surface tension and aided bowl coverage as well as smelling nice

 

[Lutz]

On my caravan, the toilet flush draws its water from the same on board tank as the water for the kitchen and washroom, so obviously I can't add Pink and consequently it cannot be necessary.

 

[Damian]

Quote "I thought it reduced water surface tension and aided bowl coverage as well as smelling nice"

A clever marketing ploy.
Adding a drop of washing up liquid will reduce surface tension in water, much as almost any additive will.

Smelling "nice" should not be an issue if normal good housekeeping is used .
An air freshener in the bathroom would be just as good, and probably cheaper.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Clever marketing ploys also say the washing up liquid damages seals and wiper blades etc
I do find when brush use is needed on the loo that the small amount of Pink froths up and aids the cleaning
I like using it to just to add another viewpoint but I don't add(pink not viewpoint!) it very often as it remains at diluted strength for a few fills
What its best to avoid is spillage on the van sides as a well known brand resisted all known cleaning agents as suggested by most people on a rally in Spain when allowed to overflow and be baked on in the hot sun!!

 

[forestgump]

i use olive oil on the rubbers every year and water flush all year round no probs;thetford purple at end of season to clean tank.