Keeping my fresh water system clean

Astro76 replied on 25/04/2017 12:58

Posted on 25/04/2017 12:58

Hi every.

I bought my first caravan at the end of last year, so I'm still learning the ropes so to speak.

As part of my setup, I purchased a 40L AquaRoll and a wastemaster to use to supply water to my caravan and to catch the waste.  The last thing I want is for this to get contaminated and make me sick.  So....

I have just purchased an AquaRoll filter. On reading the instructions, it said that I should use a product to clean the AquaRoll and pipes in the caravan.  I've got some Dexda clean on order, which should be here on Thursday.

My first trip away, in the van is on Friday.   My plan is to use the Dexda to clean out the Aquaroll, then put in the filter (it's my first, so no need to fish the old on out).

Would I be right in thinking that it would also be wise, to run the Dexda through all the caravan pipes as well?

(I've not read the instructions yet, but I'm assuming that I'll end up filling the AquaRoll, dumping in the whole bottle of disinfectant, leaving it for a bit (shaking it up for make sure it gets everywhere)    Then emptying it out.    I'm thinking that for this part, rather than simply emptying the Auqaroll down the drain, I'd run the contents through all the water system in the caravan - hot and cold water.  40 liters should be enough to flush the system through well.  Then have the water collect in my wastemaster.   All of this should get everything ready for the season.

OR, have a missed something here and about to make a mistake or some sort?

MichaelT replied on 25/04/2017 14:59

Posted on 25/04/2017 14:46 by DavidKlyne

For my water system I usually use Puriclean, Halfords sell it. I fill the tank and add product already dissolved in water. I then pump it through the system. Having done all that I then refill with clean water and flush through the system. As we don't drink the water from the taps I have no idea whether it leaves a taste?

David

Posted on 25/04/2017 14:59

As we don't drink the water from the taps I have no idea whether it leaves a taste?

Don't mention drinking the water from the taps, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with itsmile

Astro76 replied on 25/04/2017 15:54

Posted on 25/04/2017 14:59 by MichaelT

As we don't drink the water from the taps I have no idea whether it leaves a taste?

Don't mention drinking the water from the taps, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with itsmile

Posted on 25/04/2017 15:54

No you didn't get away with it.  One day I will find you, and when I do.  I'll shoot you with a water pistol.  Not telling you were the water is coming from though.   ;-)

ABM replied on 25/04/2017 16:12

Posted on 25/04/2017 14:46 by richardandros

Topical for me because I've just done ours.  I used Puriclean because if you have an Alde heating system, they advise against anything which contains sodium hypochlorite (which includes bleach and Milton) because it can damage the stainless steel boiler.  According to the blurb on the packaging, Puriclean is OK for stainless steel.

Filled the Aquaroll with the Puriclean solution - drew it through all the pipework - including to the bathroom and shower head.  Filled the onboard tank and then left it there for 24 hours.  Flushed it through a couple of times (not the whole 49 litres, though!) and as far as I can tell, seems to have done the job.  Not that we had a problem before - and have always drunk out of the Aquaroll - and onboard tank - with no ill-effect.

 

Posted on 25/04/2017 16:12

TOTALLY  AGREE  with  Richard and Ros  --  In  fact  I  have  just  finished  the  "Flush  and  fill  up"  business  myself  'cos  I'm  off  to  Scotland  tomorrow!!

Puriclean  ( A powder )  states  on  the  lid  " cleans  and  purifies  water  systems  including stainless  steel  boilers"

I  also  use  the  occasional  drop  or  three  of  "Aquasol"  ( A Liquid)  as  an  additive  for  the  drinking  water  itself.   The  only  time  I've  had  problems  on  holiday  was  using  mucky  glasses  in  the  tattiest  pub  you  ever  did  see,  but  thats  another  story  embarassed!!f.

EmilysDad replied on 25/04/2017 16:20

Posted on 25/04/2017 16:20

Never had a problem with tainted water in my last caravan,  but it tastes foul from the tap in our Coachman  ...... I suspect the charcoal filter undecided so will try without it next time away.

ABM replied on 25/04/2017 16:31

Posted on 25/04/2017 16:31

MM,  I'm  inclined  to  think  that  a  lot  of  the  problems  are  actually  due  to  the  source  of  water  in  various  parts  of  the  country.

I  dont  expect  water  in,  say,  Kinlochewe  or  Morvich  to  taste  the  same  as  that  at  Thetford,  or  even  in  deepest  Cornwall!    Of  course  I'm  not  commenting  on  your  'Taint'  --  thats  a  very  different  point.

B

Astro76 replied on 25/04/2017 17:06

Posted on 25/04/2017 16:31 by ABM

MM,  I'm  inclined  to  think  that  a  lot  of  the  problems  are  actually  due  to  the  source  of  water  in  various  parts  of  the  country.

I  dont  expect  water  in,  say,  Kinlochewe  or  Morvich  to  taste  the  same  as  that  at  Thetford,  or  even  in  deepest  Cornwall!    Of  course  I'm  not  commenting  on  your  'Taint'  --  thats  a  very  different  point.

B

Posted on 25/04/2017 17:06

Lucky for my.  I'm in Yorkshire and am enjoying some lovely software water.

I grew up in Gosport, which is hard water from the south downs. (Portsdown hill)

And had family in Lowestoft,  Now that water was like rock.

Luckily, this isn't an issue for me at the moment.  But yes, in time, I'm sure it'll be some else to deal with.  After all. Having the pipes scale up isn't going to be fun.

Astro76 replied on 25/04/2017 17:08

Posted on 25/04/2017 16:39 by Tinwheeler

"Now, please keep this about cleaning the system."

Do we have a new moderator in Astro?sealed

Posted on 25/04/2017 17:08

Refuses to bite... oops, too late.

No, I'd be far too heavy handed for that.  lol.  Now, where's the ban hammer?  :D

ABM replied on 25/04/2017 17:12

Posted on 25/04/2017 17:12

Some  folk  have  that  very  trouble  by  the time  they  are  40,  ASTRO    never  mind  76  !

Tinwheeler replied on 25/04/2017 17:14

Posted on 25/04/2017 17:08 by Astro76

Refuses to bite... oops, too late.

No, I'd be far too heavy handed for that.  lol.  Now, where's the ban hammer?  :D

Posted on 25/04/2017 17:14

Well done. You've seen the light. cool

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