Posted on 05/08/2020 14:42
I am planning to use a 'valve' type filler on my Aquaroll in a few weeks time on a stay at a CL.
Having been to the site before, I estimate the hose from tap to van will be around 20metres.
I am in two minds about buying a 20m reel of flat hose, or a traditional wind up hose on a metal reel - which would obviously be heavier.
Any advice and info will be appreciated.
Thanks
Posted on 25/02/2022 11:35 by DSB....just in case this is of use to anyone else... we use flat hoses without any problem. However, I use them in 5m lengths. I have 4 lots of 5 metres each with connectors, and just use as few lengths as possible in order to connect to the tap. I keep each 5m length on a separate reel. This seems to work well for us....
David
Posted on 27/02/2022 21:57
David, I don't have multiple lengths but did cut approx 5m off the main reel to save having to unroll it all every time we filled up as it it's a pain trying to discharge the water left in it before putting it away when other folk are queuing to use the MSP.
If the MSP is on the opposite side to my inlet I have generally managed to throw it under the van to access it that way, or through the habitation door & out of a window..... there's always an option...
The only time I use the main reel is if I opt for a service pitch, then as you say, connect them together.
Kasspa
Posted on 27/02/2022 21:57 by KasspaDavid, I don't have multiple lengths but did cut approx 5m off the main reel to save having to unroll it all every time we filled up as it it's a pain trying to discharge the water left in it before putting it away when other folk are queuing to use the MSP.
If the MSP is on the opposite side to my inlet I have generally managed to throw it under the van to access it that way, or through the habitation door & out of a window..... there's always an option...
The only time I use the main reel is if I opt for a service pitch, then as you say, connect them together.
Kasspa
Posted on 06/03/2022 23:01
One problem I have found, which possibly depends on the particular flat hose 'brand'/ or quality......: I have found that some of the hoses are 'reinforced' at the end, where the connectors fit. Should you cut a longer hose, if the bit in the middle isn't as thick (ie it isn't reinforced), it is difficult to fit the connector without a leak. I found this out when I had to cut the end off a 5m hose, because of a problem. I couldn't successfully put on the connector to the end I cut - it was too thin. I ended up relacing the hose. Perhaps it was just a 'cheap hose'???
David
Posted on 06/03/2022 23:01 by DSBOne problem I have found, which possibly depends on the particular flat hose 'brand'/ or quality......: I have found that some of the hoses are 'reinforced' at the end, where the connectors fit. Should you cut a longer hose, if the bit in the middle isn't as thick (ie it isn't reinforced), it is difficult to fit the connector without a leak. I found this out when I had to cut the end off a 5m hose, because of a problem. I couldn't successfully put on the connector to the end I cut - it was too thin. I ended up relacing the hose. Perhaps it was just a 'cheap hose'???
David
Posted on 07/03/2022 11:17
As there is no obvious indication that hoses and Aquarolls are sterile or not we don't drink from the taps in the caravan, instead using the 5 litre water bottles that can be purchased full from supermarkets. They can be refilled again and again and are easier to use to fill the kettle than trying to get it under the tap if the sink is full of dishes.
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