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Mike 108

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WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« on: November 04, 2008, 04:38:56 pm »
Whenever I fill my tank up I notice lots of furry bits being washed around inside.

What effect (if any) will these bits have on the TDS reading and the effectiveness of any clean.

When I first started (with a clean tank) I used to drink the water coming out of the Di bottle - but now it tastes awful!

Mike
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windowwashers

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2008, 04:41:59 pm »
Quote from: Mike 108 on November 04, 2008, 04:38:56 pm
Whenever I fill my tank up I notice lots of furry bits being washed around inside.

What effect (if any) will these bits have on the TDS reading and the effectiveness of any clean.

When I first started (with a clean tank) I used to drink the water coming out of the Di bottle - but now it tastes awful!

Mike
is your tank getting direct sunlight ???????????
I would defo clean out your tank, mine has now mould no growth, and you should not drink this water as it can be fatal (I kid you not)
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Captain Scarlet

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2008, 04:42:51 pm »
Your tank is getting too much sunlight! and DO NOT drink it!!
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elite mike

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2008, 04:47:15 pm »
i read a post a while back, that they put milton tablets in

now and again to steralise  the tank
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Chris Galloway

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2008, 04:56:35 pm »
Quote from: riahehttrepuR on November 04, 2008, 04:42:51 pm
Your tank is getting too much sunlight! and DO NOT drink it!!

legionnaires disease is a possability, yup its fatal alright :P
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ftp

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2008, 05:19:30 pm »
Thought you could only get that if you inhaled the vapour?
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windowwashers

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2008, 05:49:03 pm »
Quote from: ftp on November 04, 2008, 05:19:30 pm
Thought you could only get that if you inhaled the vapour?
does your face every come into contact with the water you use ??
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ftp

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2008, 05:59:58 pm »
 ??? eh
I think you'll find legionarres needs very pricise conditions to thrive. I used to kayak in the filthiest algae covered rivers etc and end up fully immersed in the cack i'm pretty sure you don't get it from drinking or bathing in it.
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windowwashers

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2008, 06:04:02 pm »
Quote from: ftp on November 04, 2008, 05:59:58 pm
??? eh
I think you'll find legionarres needs very pricise conditions to thrive. I used to kayak in the filthiest algae covered rivers etc and end up fully immersed in the cack i'm pretty sure you don't get it from drinking or bathing in it.
you said vapour, and my point was vapour will be with the water. So rather than confuse everyone that will be reading this post, lets stop this now, it is possible to have this sporn/grow in your tank and it is/can be fatal, unless you know the full in's and outs I think we should quit are banter on this.
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ftp

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2008, 06:06:42 pm »
Sorry Ian i didn't know you were a proffessor of the subject. Why stop now? Maybe someone with some brains could enlighten us to the dangers?
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windowwashers

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2008, 06:09:50 pm »
Quote from: ftp on November 04, 2008, 06:06:42 pm
Sorry Ian i didn't know you were a proffessor of the subject. Why stop now? Maybe someone with some brains could enlighten us to the dangers?
I am not proffessor at all, and I cant see the point of dragging this out, this is the reason.
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Captain Scarlet

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2008, 06:10:17 pm »
Actually I would think that Isopropanol would be capable of killing most bacteria, so there might be another reason to put it on your tank!!! ha ha
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ftp

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2008, 06:14:06 pm »
www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/whatis.htm

Draw your own conclusions.
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cat9921

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2008, 06:31:19 pm »
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you should not drink this water as it can be fatal (I kid you not)
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RUBBISH I have been drinking it for years and I am fine  ;D


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windowwashers

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2008, 06:34:03 pm »
Quote from: cat9921 on November 04, 2008, 06:31:19 pm
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you should not drink this water as it can be fatal (I kid you not)
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RUBBISH I have been drinking it for years and I am fine  ;D





Your lucky, or maybe your odd lol  :P
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Pristine Clean

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2008, 06:59:36 pm »
YOU CANT DRINK THE WATER?

Why not? - ro - man for example are domestic units for drinking water.... so why can e not drink the water....? Its been made pure? I thought that was a good thing.


I am very lucky i read this topic... I was gonna start drinking mine...later on.. as thought it would be better than tap water? 

Dave
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ftp

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2008, 07:02:24 pm »
Due to the algae in the tank.
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Pristine Clean

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2008, 07:13:49 pm »
So,

If you have a clean tank is it safe to drink? Or not?
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Mike 108

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Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #18 on: November 04, 2008, 07:20:22 pm »
Regarding everyone's replies - and after reading the HSE leaflet - I have decided that I won't be drinking from the tank again! (Anyway, like I said, it now tastes blinking awful).

But what about the original question?

Are these bits (algae/mould) going to affect the TDS reading, or have a detrimental effect on any cleaning?

Thanks

Mike
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windowwashers

Re: WFP and 'mould growths' in water tank
« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2008, 07:22:14 pm »
Quote from: Mike 108 on November 04, 2008, 07:20:22 pm
Regarding everyone's replies - and after reading the HSE leaflet - I have decided that I won't be drinking from the tank again! (Anyway, like I said, it now tastes blinking awful).

But what about the original question?

Are these bits (algae/mould) going to affect the TDS reading, or have a detrimental effect on any cleaning?

Thanks

Mike
Yes they can and will affect the tds at some time.
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