Water carrier question

Hedgehurst replied on 13/01/2017 18:59

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Posted on 13/01/2017 18:59

We're setting up with equipment for our first, 16year-new caravan. There's two of us, and it's a small 'van.
For water supply there could be a 40L Aquaroll, but I see 29L rolling carriers are available.

There's also the Fiamma squarer version, which I suppose might store more easily when on the move.
It's a how-long-is-a-piece-of-string question I realise, but are there big dis/advantages to each, given that you don't have to carry the weight with either of them?

And is 40L better than 29 for two people, or just overkill?

Thanks for comments,

Richard.

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Cornersteady replied on 16/01/2017 11:20

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Posted on 16/01/2017 11:20

Perhaps a new challenge on COTY is: using only things found on a club site you have to destroy an aquaroll.

Boiling water?

hammer an awning peg into it? no too easy no points

put in on the cadac?

ocsid replied on 16/01/2017 12:51

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Posted on 16/01/2017 12:51

Two other points that some might feel worth consideration:

The larger current 40 litre Aquaroll has a port on its side that brushes through any contaminated grass, with the health considerations from that. Not something I liked on its introduction so have kept to the older design.
The smaller quantity of the older Aquaroll does mean more of the charge of sanatising chlorine put in by the water utility for health reasons, is retained in water used within the van.

scoutman replied on 16/01/2017 14:31

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Posted on 16/01/2017 12:51 by ocsid

Two other points that some might feel worth consideration:

The larger current 40 litre Aquaroll has a port on its side that brushes through any contaminated grass, with the health considerations from that. Not something I liked on its introduction so have kept to the older design.

The smaller quantity of the older Aquaroll does mean more of the charge of sanatising chlorine put in by the water utility for health reasons, is retained in water used within the van.

Posted on 16/01/2017 14:31

Not sure I understand your point 2 above. Surely the percentage of chlorine per litre of water remains the same irrespective of size of container.

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EmilysDad replied on 16/01/2017 14:32

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Posted on 16/01/2017 14:31 by scoutman

Not sure I understand your point 2 above. Surely the percentage of chlorine per litre of water remains the same irrespective of size of container.

Posted on 16/01/2017 14:32

that's what I thought too ....

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ocsid replied on 16/01/2017 15:13

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Posted on 16/01/2017 14:31 by scoutman

Not sure I understand your point 2 above. Surely the percentage of chlorine per litre of water remains the same irrespective of size of container.

Posted on 16/01/2017 15:13

That would be the case if the dissolved chlorine does not dissipate once leaving the constrains of the water main, but it does. Therefore a more frequently refilled Aquaroll means the water used is better protected as it holds more chlorine. Plus the larger Aquaroll has a bigger free surface to more readily dissipate the chlorine, making things a bit worse. Plus the residency time for nasties to grow in the now chlorine depleted water is longer.

It is better health-wise to more frequently have to get freshly drawn water. Probably low risks, but risks nevertheless and readily avoidable.

jennyc replied on 16/01/2017 15:59

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Posted on 16/01/2017 15:13 by ocsid

That would be the case if the dissolved chlorine does not dissipate once leaving the constrains of the water main, but it does. Therefore a more frequently refilled Aquaroll means the water used is better protected as it holds more chlorine. Plus the larger Aquaroll has a bigger free surface to more readily dissipate the chlorine, making things a bit worse. Plus the residency time for nasties to grow in the now chlorine depleted water is longer.

It is better health-wise to more frequently have to get freshly drawn water. Probably low risks, but risks nevertheless and readily avoidable.

Posted on 16/01/2017 15:59

OMG

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huskydog replied on 16/01/2017 16:12

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Posted on 16/01/2017 15:13 by ocsid

That would be the case if the dissolved chlorine does not dissipate once leaving the constrains of the water main, but it does. Therefore a more frequently refilled Aquaroll means the water used is better protected as it holds more chlorine. Plus the larger Aquaroll has a bigger free surface to more readily dissipate the chlorine, making things a bit worse. Plus the residency time for nasties to grow in the now chlorine depleted water is longer.

It is better health-wise to more frequently have to get freshly drawn water. Probably low risks, but risks nevertheless and readily avoidable.

Posted on 16/01/2017 16:12

So the answer is.....don't drink the water, just drink Cider

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dmiller555 replied on 16/01/2017 18:54

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Posted on 16/01/2017 16:12 by huskydog

So the answer is.....don't drink the water, just drink Cider

Posted on 16/01/2017 18:54

Add one twentieth part gin, that should either kill all the bugs or make them very happy.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 16/01/2017 21:16

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Posted on 16/01/2017 15:13 by ocsid

That would be the case if the dissolved chlorine does not dissipate once leaving the constrains of the water main, but it does. Therefore a more frequently refilled Aquaroll means the water used is better protected as it holds more chlorine. Plus the larger Aquaroll has a bigger free surface to more readily dissipate the chlorine, making things a bit worse. Plus the residency time for nasties to grow in the now chlorine depleted water is longer.

It is better health-wise to more frequently have to get freshly drawn water. Probably low risks, but risks nevertheless and readily avoidable.

Posted on 16/01/2017 21:16

My head hurts now, I'm glad I'm on the wagon with that water stuff. It's darned dangerous both outside & inside folk