fuel in fresh water system

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  1. bcarter
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    bcarter New Member

    We just purchased a 2001 282 Cruiser and it seems that the previous owner put gas in the fresh water system. The 2 fills are very close. It has a bad petroleum smell when the tank is low and the taps start to sputter. Any ideas on how to clean the system? Thanks for any help..Billy Austin Texas
     
    bcarter, Aug 1, 2005
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  2. Bergalia
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    Bergalia Senior Member

    Fuel in freshwater system

    Yes...I've had this one too. (a) learn to live with it. (Counteract the taste by adding evaporated milk to your tea/coffee) or (b) remove tank and plumbing and replace with new...or (c) remove tank and plumbing and flush with hot water and detergent, and then flush again with a commercial 'kettle scale remover'; flush again and leave tank full of fresh water over night - then replumb the whole system. But still use evaporated milkl for a few days. - Oh and make sure when you refit you give the fuel and water fillers distinctive colours - or a wide seperation. :(
     
    Bergalia, Sep 5, 2005
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