Smell of tcp in water - Unicorn

lamman52
lamman52 Club Member Posts: 55
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edited June 2019 in Caravans #1

Keep getting a smell of something like tcp in the water  2017 unicorn and keeps coming back. Clean system with Milton sterilising and flushing it comes back when van next used

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  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176 Participant
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    edited June 2019 #2

    Most water companies give details about the causes of a TCP taste in water. Here's one that might help. LINK

    The main cause is usually a chemical reaction in the van pipes etc. Try using a different sterilising product.

  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 673
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    edited June 2019 #3

    Are you using a new water hose or one that is not rated food grade? 

    Non food grade plastics/PVC can taint the water.

  • Extugger
    Extugger Forum Participant Posts: 1,293 Participant
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    edited June 2019 #4

    Apparently Milton is not suitable for cleaning water systems as it doesn't remove all the bacteria whereas PuriClean or Aquatabs are. Once these are flushed through your system, you may well find the unpleasant odour disappears.

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Club Member Posts: 515
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    edited June 2019 #5

    Milton is a mild form of bleach and I understand that it could damage the inner surface or heating element in the caravans water heater, especailly if left to stand for some time in the tank. To be on the safe side you could try alternatives as suggested above. Personally I don't use chemicals, only a good flush through. I won't say anymore..........

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