If you encounter an unusual taste in your water, how do you determine where it's coming from? Is it just when connected to town water, only from the tank, or both? If the taste is just coming from the tank, jump to Step 5. Step 1 - Run a couple of litres through the hose tap that you are going to be using, then taste that water directly from the tap. If it's okay, go to Step 2. Not okay? The source water is the issue. Depending on what is causing the taste, you will need a good water filter or a water conditioner - or both to treat the flavour. Step 2 - Connect your water hose to the tap...
What is PFAS? Scientifically known as 'Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances', they are also called 'Forever Chemicals' and are part of a large chemical family of over 10,000 highly persistant, non-natural chemicals not found in nature. This includes chemicals like PFOA and PFOS. It has been found in a wide range of consumer products such as non-stick pans, cosmetics and many other sources. According to CHEMTrust, some PFAS strains have been connected to several health issues, and have been found in the blood and breastmilk of humans and wildlife alike. Luckily for Australians, PFAS will be banned from import, manufacture and use from July 1, 2025. So what can we do about it? PFAS can be removed from your water...
We get a lot of comments on our social media asking why you should splurge on a B.E.S.T. when you can just get a cheap $30 filter from your nearest hardware store. There are a few different reasons for this but it mostly comes down to build quality, carbon quality, life, usability and the use of SilverSafe® technology. Most of this can't be seen at face value, but I would encourage you to ask, "Why is it only $30"? There are over 4,000 different carbons to choose from. The carbon used in a low-cost filter is the most basic coconut husk carbon, which is okay to be used on predictable water (such as chlorinated town water) and relies heavily on chlorine...
Whether you're back from an Australia-wide road trip, the kids are back to school after the holidays, or you've just wrapped up cleaning your van post-Christmas travels, one crucial question remains: How do you store your B.E.S.T. Inline when it's not hitting the road?
Short answer: Keep them FULL. Long answer: Maintaining a full fresh water tank is recommended for several crucial reasons. Firstly, the idea of draining tanks to prevent water from becoming contaminated with bacteria is not foolproof. Even when drained, residual moisture tends to linger. Tank structures often incorporate reinforced ribs that can retain water, while pipework can have low points that trap moisture. The water pumps' diaphragms will also retain water, which is necessary to prevent the pump seal from drying out. So having said that, you will never dry the system out completely, leaving multiple areas for contamination to occur. Additionally, the hot water system within your RV invariably holds water. (Please refer to the footnote regarding the potential...
