Hitchman 80TA Tap for Aquaroll, Black

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The scenario you describe where regardless of the source of the water the caravan floods is indicative of faulty pipework in the caravan and not of the difference between a pressure reducer or a floatation valve in a water barrel, and both would have the same outcome. Remember, at least once every season, you should be sterilising the water system in your caravan or motorhome. As referenced above, the water system in a caravan or motorhome runs from the 12V system and not your 230V mains hook-up.

All rubber and flexible plastic-based products, over time, become more brittle and stiff. However, another factor that can accelerate the ageing process is UV radiation from the sun. Below I’ll discuss problems that are applicable to both styles of the water pump. However, I’ll also discuss issues that are pump-type-specific. 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. 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.

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The two main brands of submersible water pumps used on caravans are Truma and Whale. These two brands of submersible water pumps are very similar when it comes to flow rate and pressure. However, sometimes the issue is with the pump and water pipe. Therefore, I wanted to briefly cover the different types of water pumps used in caravans and motorhomes. Grey water – waste from the sink, handbasin and shower – leaves the caravan from two pipes located under the bottom edge of the van. Alde also heats the water, and its 3020 model has a high output of 8.7kW when gas and electric are combined. Alde claims its hot water system can heat its 8.4-litre tank to 50°C in 30 minutes, when used on the Boost setting. How they work To operate the Whale Aquasource, turn on the motorhome’s control panel and press the down arrow until you see the ‘Freshwater filling’ symbol. Press Enter. The ‘Start filling the tank’ message will appear, and you can connect the Aquasource hose.

But what if your tap is not working due to a bent pipe, and you have an onboard water pump? In that scenario, you will have a coupling with a length of pipe and a filter on the end. However, what I do wonder is, does the flexible pipe used on the Whale submersible pump maintain the same degree of flexibility over time? Simply attach one end to the pitch tap (we keep a range of connectors in the caravan) and clip the other end into the pump inlet on the van sidewall. Ensure there are no kinks in the pipe and that it’s run on a safe route, where, for example, nobody will drive over it. Now you have a permanent water source, just like home. Not much to add about the Aquaroll to what is already known- it is tried, tested and lasts. If there are any more than 2 people in your party, you want to get the 45L rather than the 29L one or you will be spending more time than planned at the water tap refilling, no fun in recent weather.Whilst surfing the net, I came across a neat little DIY alternative to the flexible ‘push fit’ filler pipe, it will fit almost any water tap, can handle extreme water pressure so you can fill up in record time and will not come flying out of the filler hole in the water container. Want see how to make a diy Aquaroll filler tube for yourself? Then read on. How to make yourself a DIY Aquaroll Filler Tube Step 1: Connect the other end of the Whale Aquasource to the water tap and turn it on, ensuring there are no kinks in the pipe. To have a continuous fresh water supply at your caravan, you need a caravan water carrier. The Aqua Roll is a best selling portable water carrier which can transport 40 litres of water at a time. With this, investing in a Wastemaster for your caravan is important to collect shower and sink water - which can be fitted conveniently under your caravan. To prolong the lifespan of your waste water tank, we recommend using the Thetford Cassette Tank Cleaner to clean the tank. 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.

When a diaphragm pump is not producing a smooth water flow, it will often be due to an irregular pulsing action. Fitting a surge damper vertically, with the connection at the bottom, will rectify this. One important point to bear in mind is that on grass pitches, you should never drain very hot water straight onto the grass before you leave – for obvious reasons! Priming the systemThis 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. The UK regulations allow that to be between 40 and 80 psi, but the caravans items such as the Alde are rated to 28 psi, so every chance of blowing something and ensuring an uncontrolled leak. Some luxury caravans have an onboard water tank, which needs to be filled with clean water. Depending on the size of the vehicle, these vary from around 40 litres upwards. 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.

With a direct feed via a pressure reducing valve, you only need a particle of debris to get across its valve seat for the van's pipework to be subjected to the mains pressure. Water is effectively not compressible, when static everything sees the supply pressure.

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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. There are two main types of water pumps. Submersibles, which actually go into your Aquaroll water container, and onboard diaphragm water pumps. Submersible Water Pumps By comparison, the pressure reducing valves connect directly to the caravan, and if they begin to leak internally then as has been stated already that will allow the static head pressure of the mains water to be applied to the caravans pipe work. If the various Pressure Relief Valves (PRV's) normally associated with water heaters, but in teh event of a catastrophic Pressure reduction valve failure its would likely exceed the flow capacity of the PRV's and pressure in teh water system could build up to dangerous levels beyond the pressure rating of the appliance's and fittings.