Do SOGs really work?

[Blackadder]

I know what a SOG is and what it's supposed to do but would like to know if they really work.. Can you really dispense with bottles of smelly coloured chemicals? I've read various comments about the smell and neighbouring campers - how bad is it?
What I really don't understand is, if they really work, why aren't they more popular? They're not cheap but neither is a few years supply of nasty chemicals...
All explanations gratefully received!

 

[Wildbill]

Made my own works fine never had a problem
Bill

 

[Rolyan]

I do still use a bio washing liquid tab just because it keeps the inside easy to rinse out and is then clean when stored up and not using.

It’s much nicer to use the toilet as we normally open the blade before using (for a nice clean drop ) and there is absolutely no whiff.

It’s also nicer for the other occupants inside the MH ..........

Hi Annie

I’ve never quite got my head around the bio tab thing. Is it meant to be in addition to the green toilet chemical (Elsan etc). Or instead of. Do you think it works better than the chemicals. What’s the main benefits of using it?

Any help you could give is appreciated, as it’s not something I’ve much experience with.

 

[Lenny HB]

As said door vented ones under the plastic cover on the door.
Floor vented filter is a green canister in a locker or cupboard near the loo or in the double floor near the loo, our van has a hatch in the floor by the loo.
Roof vented ones don't have filter.

 

[Figaro]

Its when the filler cap disappears down the sewer as you remove it that you really need to worry.

Can replacement caps be bought ?
I went through a stage of putting the cap on the ground, then accidentally kicking it. Could easily have gone down the drain
I'm more careful now, but still prone to relapse
To lose it whilst traveling could be disastrous
I might look into carrying a spare

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[Lenny HB]

Can replacement caps be bought ?

Yes, Leisure Shop Direct have them.
We carry a spare cassette so effectively have a spare.

 

[autorouter]

To lose it whilst traveling could be disastrous

But not as disastrous as losing your credit cards, in a wallet badly attached to a belt loop, down the toilet emptying point, like someone I know (NO it wasn't me)

 

[Figaro]

I couldn't put a funny to that, I live dangerously close to those sort of situations daily.

 

[Spriddler]

I couldn't put a funny to that, I live dangerously close to those sort of situations daily.

Been there
Having emptied the cupboard and cleared the years of sludge blocking the 'U' bend together with the remaining washing up water into a bucket I removed the bucket from underneath and tipped the contents into the sink...........

 

[Riverbankannie]

Hi Annie

I’ve never quite got my head around the bio tab thing. Is it meant to be in addition to the green toilet chemical (Elsan etc). Or instead of. Do you think it works better than the chemicals. What’s the main benefits of using it?

Any help you could give is appreciated, as it’s not something I’ve much experience with.

The bio washing tabs are used instead of green additive. I think the benefits are that it can be cheaper per use (Lidl Aldi ones); easier to use as just drop a sachet or tablet in rather than measuring out with caps, and smells nice when you’ve just emptied and so it seems fresh.
I also find that it’s good at keeping the inside of the cassette clean so a very good multiple rinse at the end of a trip will give you a fresh cassette to store.

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[Lenny HB]

Been there
Having emptied the cupboard and cleared the years of sludge blocking the 'U' bend together with the remaining washing up water into a bucket I removed the bucket from underneath and tipped the contents into the sink...........

Been there done that more than once.

 

[DBK]

Hi Annie

I’ve never quite got my head around the bio tab thing. Is it meant to be in addition to the green toilet chemical (Elsan etc). Or instead of. Do you think it works better than the chemicals. What’s the main benefits of using it?

Any help you could give is appreciated, as it’s not something I’ve much experience with.

The bio stuff is only for SOGs. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't have the extraction fan.

Can replacement caps be bought ?
I went through a stage of putting the cap on the ground, then accidentally kicking it. Could easily have gone down the drain
I'm more careful now, but still prone to relapse
To lose it whilst traveling could be disastrous
I might look into carrying a spare

You can buy replacements but they are around £20! If you lose the cap on a trip a poly bag and a rubber band works fine - been there, done that.

 

[Lenny HB]

You can buy replacements but they are around £20! If you lose the cap on a trip a poly bag and a rubber band works fine - been there, done that.

Only £6 to £8 depending on model.