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09-03-2023, 08:11 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Largo
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #31641
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GE Residential Refrigerator (pink ice)
We are not full-time RVers so just here and there when we travel but I noticed on this travel weekend that our GE Residential Refrigerator in our MHC 2022 331RL the ice is coming out pink. (I now that means there is a bacterial problem in the lines). Anyone know how this can be cleaned out?
I really feel Keystone should have thought better on having outside access to the backs of these Residential refrigerators. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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09-03-2023, 08:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,701
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Any chance it could be pink RV Anti freeze?
In other words it needs to be de winterized?
Either way you still need to sanitize your freshwater system including your icemaker.
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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09-03-2023, 08:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
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Sounds like antifreeze to me. With the small 1/8” tubing it takes a while to get the antifreeze out of the system.
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09-03-2023, 09:27 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Largo
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M.O.C. #31641
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This is the first we have seen it and have used the ice maker several times prior and there was not pink ice. We haven’t winterized the RV since we live in Florida. We have only once used the Water Tank as we are always hooked to parks water. Is there information some place on de-sanitizing the tank and fresh water system? Sorry still newbies!
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09-03-2023, 09:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 944
M.O.C. #30262
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Lines may not have been fully winterized all the way to the ice maker. If so, then the pink antifreeze trapped in the line is just now making it to the ice maker. Unless your "pick ice cubes" stink to high heavens, I too highly suspect antifreeze is your culprit. In either case I too suggest sanitizing your fresh water system.
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 Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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09-03-2023, 09:57 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2022
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M.O.C. #31641
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Thank you. Last question advice on how to sanitize the fresh water system. You all have been incredibly helpful.
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09-03-2023, 10:17 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
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2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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09-03-2023, 11:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
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M.O.C. #24086
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Don't forget to sanitize and flush your washer pipes too, especially if you don't have a washer. The water in those pipes will go stale and contaminate the rest of your system. Once you sanitize them, flush them regularly.
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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09-03-2023, 12:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 944
M.O.C. #30262
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A quick search from the Search box ar the top of each forum page can provide a plethora of info for the subject matter at hand. I've copied and pasted a couple of threads on sanitizing water systems for you:
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...ad.php?t=53825
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...ad.php?t=87993
Good luck. Let us know if you need more help
EDIT: Looks like AZ Ttaveler beat me to the draw
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22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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