Alde wet heating system

Melmodz replied on 16/10/2016 19:37

Posted on 16/10/2016 19:37

Hi everyone

We are brand new to caravanning and have recently purchased a Lunar Clubman SE (2010) with an Alde wet heating system. I've searched the owners handbook and heating system manuals (along with google and discussions on here) but cannot find what is required with regards to winterisation of the heating system? We are going to continue to use the van during winter months so it's likely to only be sat unused for 2-3 weeks at a time. We already empty the water pipes on site each trip and leave our taps open to help drain any excess. But we do have the option of a 30 min boost to heating the water so we assume there must be a small water tank somewhere which we have not yet located... Any clues to the whereabouts and how to drain would be greatly appreciated please!

Also, is there anything special we need to do with the heating system?

I apologise for our ignorance on the situation and thankyou for any help you can provide!

birderbilly replied on 17/10/2016 21:55

Posted on 17/10/2016 21:55

From what I recall, the Boost function just gives priority to the water over the heating but the temperature is the same. We never found it useful.

But what if you don't want the heating on, only hot water relatively quickly?

You just set the thermostat to a low temp i.e lower than the ambient

Boff replied on 17/10/2016 21:55

Posted on 17/10/2016 21:55

According to the manual it raises the temperature from 50 to 65c and runs for 30 minutes. I think it effectively switches the heating off for that time as well though. 

replied on 17/10/2016 21:57

Posted on 17/10/2016 21:57

I though that on mine it was 20 mins? 

nelliethehooker replied on 17/10/2016 22:04

Posted on 17/10/2016 22:04

I though that on mine it was 20 mins? 

Must be an express model, or a newer verion, as our's is on for 30 mins before switching off.

replied on 17/10/2016 22:09

Posted on 17/10/2016 22:09

Mine must be the same then ...... 2012

KjellNN replied on 17/10/2016 22:16

Posted on 17/10/2016 22:16

According to our manual it boosts the water temperature by  15 degrees C  for  30  minutes, and turns off the CH while doing so.

Using gas it will heat more quickly, both fuels can be used together, but the system will automatically use electricity first if available and only add in the gas when necessary.

Ours is the 3010 boiler from 2008 

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