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Originally Posted by Capebreton
All this chat about toilet paper holders, but what about the actual toilet paper? Do you guys use the regular household TP in your TT's or do you spend the extra on the TP made for TT's?
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Most of us try (and usually succeed) in not putting anything down the toilet that will clump or, if caught in the slide valve, not get pinched in the valve. Most two ply tissue, babywipes, feminine hygiene products, kleenex and paper towels will not break down. They can (and will) get trapped in the slide valve causing it to not close completely. This leads to "leakage" and "smelly suprises" when you remove the end cap from the sewer connection.
Not all "single ply" tissue will break down easily. The brand that I find works well is Scott's single ply. I'm sure there are others that work equally well. One test to see if your choice will break down is to put a cup of water in a clear container, add a couple sheets of the paper to be tested, shake well for 15 seconds and let it sit for 15 minutes. If the paper is still intact, don't use it in your RV black tank. If, however, the paper is dissolved into the water (broken down) it won't contribute to being pinched in the slide valve and you'll be less likely to have slide valve problems.