Whale Aquasource Caravan Mains Water Connection

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Both of these solutions should also help to clear limescale from the hot-water pipes and boiler. Of course, you might need to run the taps for a minute or two with fresh water after cleaning, to get rid of any vinegar residue. Sarson’s-flavoured tea, anyone? Grey waste To supplement these hot gases, many systems have additional electric elements, to boost the heating or provide electric-only heating for those who want to save gas. Ideally, an onboard water tank should also be drained down before driving. Each litre of water in the tank weighs 1kg, so a full 40-litre tank is the equivalent of a child passenger!

Also lots of people get along fine with them, so I guess it's your choice. The one thing I would say is that if you have an onboard pump, make sure you have a bypass valve setup. The pressure is not good for some diaphragm pumps or inline filters. While this might not save a lot of effort, having a secondary water tank can mean that one ‘water-filling’ session will last you the whole day, or perhaps even a weekend if you’re frugal. Every few years, the heating power of these devices has increased, from 2kW to 4kW to 6kW, and now there’s a high-powered 8.7kW system from Alde. The control panel allows you to select the power source, although the highest output usually requires both gas and electricity. Yes, the clamped water pipe work was blown clean off the fittings on my previous Bailey Ranger by using the aquasource pressure regulator.This will increase your fuel consumption and might affect handling, especially if it is located towards the rear of the caravan, where the ‘pendulum effect’ is most potent. http://www. caravantalk. co. uk/community/topic/103223-whale-aquasource-failed-after-8th-day-of-use/ A smart fix for this, devised by DIY guru Rod Farrendon, makes use of a product called Pipesnaps. These are rigid, split plastic tubes, designed to be clipped on to household pipes for decorative purposes. Systems vary between van brands, but the logic is usually similar. Many feature a selector switch, which changes the water source from an external one (Aquaroll/Waterhog) to the internal fresh-water tank.

Each to their own of course but what is going to go wrong with one method that couldn't equally go wrong with the other. Our collections by our couriers are happening as usual. As it stands, delivery times are not being affected too much. Please be aware though that Royal Mail and other couriers are sometimes prioritising essential items so please bear with us if your delivery takes slightly longer than expected. Tried fixing with LSX sealant. Worked for a bit with supply tap turned on low, but as soon as either pump or heating turned on, pressure was too great and it failed. Alde wet systems are rather different. Where Truma and Whale use hot air to heat the vehicle, Alde uses a domestic-style radiator set-up – pumping hot liquid around the caravan to radiator panels that are hidden behind the furniture. Control panel for Alde heating systemIt’s perfectly safe to drink UK tap water in a caravan with a well-maintained water system, but we use a large bottled-water canister for drinking water, to ensure a perfect cup of tea! Heat exchangers used to have a 10-year lifespan. Brands like Truma have extended this to 30 years, but since June 2005, any heater with an E1 mark on its type plate (European Directive approval) no longer has a specified lifetime.