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Flow 686 drain down system
Had anyone fitted one of these to their caravan?I'm to old to know everything......
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This is what I made up and use to drain down my van.
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18th Nov 2018 5:37 pm
Klinkhammer
Member Since: 02 Jul 2012
Location: Highlands
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Should read 636 for a touring van. Found this when looking for the attachment for blowing down the water system. Basically an onboard compressor installed in water system enabling you to blow clear the system at the flick of a switch.I'm to old to know everything......
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18th Nov 2018 5:56 pm
Klinkhammer
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Location: Highlands
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Basically an onboard compressor plumbed in to your water system to allow you to blow out the water system. Should read Floe 636, details on their web site.I'm to old to know everything......
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Nothing in it one can't make up by disconnecting the filter from the end of the water intake hose and replacing it with a foot pump or small compressor. Keep it below 15 psi to avoid blowing off pipe connections.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
18th Nov 2018 6:31 pm
Klinkhammer
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Was thinking about putting a 3 way connection in the system inboard then connecting to save going out and in the van. From what you've said this should work.I'm to old to know everything......
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You will need a non-return or on/off valve as well to stop the water pump emptying out through the T-piece or drawing air, depending on where the T-piece is. More cost.
I could put the pump inside on my caravan and the hose out the window, but not all have a window in such a useful place. I just set my battery start/charge thing's air compressor to 12 psi and leave it going outside for the few moments it takes, even having to swing each tap from hot to cold.
A small emptied and washed plastic milk bottle that will fit over the spout catches most of the splatter as air comes through.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
18th Nov 2018 8:04 pm
Klinkhammer
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Location: Highlands
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Sounds like I can come up with something that will work for a lot less than the £195 that want for their version.I'm to old to know everything......
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18th Nov 2018 9:19 pm
Hot Tub
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Location: Milton Keynes
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Yes they certainly seem to price their stuff high. Mine cost nothing as got a new pump especially after seeing how black it was inside the blue tube dreed to think what bugs etc was there Welsh Collie Chauffeur Service To Barney & Rooney.
18th Nov 2018 9:30 pm
Dexter
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Location: Aberdeenshire
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Been tin tenting for 20+ years, all I use is the aqua roll filler hose over each tap (in turn) and blow like billy-o. This clears all the water out of the lines through the tank vent. I’ve never had an issue with frost damage even during the minus 16 temps we had in 2010. We never drink the water from the caravan taps so contamination / bugs are not a worry.
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