Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: water system loosing pressure Post Reply Post New Topic
28/2/2011 at 6:17pm
 Location: lincolnshire
 Outfit: VW T4 Campervan
View gaz mc's Profile View Profile   Reply to gaz mc Reply   Quote gaz mc Quote  
Joined: 12/9/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   431

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 3
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Greetings,

Went away in van last week after a break of about 4 months, main divert valve (to inboard tank/run off external source needed replacing) Any way whilst away had the constant problem of pump kicking in intermittently to presure up system, (when running off internal tank about 20 to 30 mins it would run for about 4 seconds) reverted to external water source and it would kick in ever 5 to 10 mins and run for about 15 seconds. could this be due to loss of water (is there a non return valve) 

The outfit is a 2007 abbey spectrum 540 ta with ultrastore rapid/rapid xl tank, also went hot water tank in use the tap would splutter for the first few seconds as if starved of water. Any ideas/help would be great as mrs nearly ripping her hair out over this ?? 



-------------
If its not broke, dont fix it, and stop nagging


28/2/2011 at 6:57pm
 Location: West Mids
 Outfit: Swift Ace Statesman & X-Trail 2.0
View G7ACU's Profile View Profile   Reply to G7ACU Reply   Quote G7ACU Quote  
Joined: 22/9/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2617

Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

This sounds likely to be the pressure switch in need of a tweak.
If the battery voltage is not constant, cycling may occur even at higher flow rates. This can be minimised by adjusting the switch’s diaphragm sensitivity as follows:

    With the system properly primed, close all taps and showers.
    Leave the power supply turned on.
    Tighten the adjusting screw (clockwise). The pump should now be running.
    Partly open one cold tap to allow water to flow.
    Now slowly loosen the adjusting screw until the switch starts to click. The switch will then be properly
    adjusted.


If there was a leak, you'd usually find the system running more than you've mentioned but worth checking any 'o' rings on external fittings.

-------------
Paul

Every day's a school day!


28/2/2011 at 8:42pm
 Location: lincolnshire
 Outfit: VW T4 Campervan
View gaz mc's Profile View Profile   Reply to gaz mc Reply   Quote gaz mc Quote  
Joined: 12/9/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   431

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 3
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

many thanks for the reply, thats what I thought but few questions where is the pressure switch, I have checked as much as I can and cannot find any leaks anywhere, so would realistically think that could be the cause.

-------------
If its not broke, dont fix it, and stop nagging


28/2/2011 at 11:29pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
View michael's Profile View Profile   Reply to michael Reply   Quote michael Quote  
Joined: 30/6/2002

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   23517

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

just possible you have a faulty non return valve on your truma ultrastore pipe and water is draining back into the aquaroll thereby reducing pressure.only working when pressure is back up.see

 

TRUMA
Park Lane, Dove Valley Park
Foston, Derbyshire, DE65 5BG
 
Truma Service/Technical 01283 586020
 
Lines open 8.30am - 5.00pm Mon - Thur, 8.30am - 1.30pm Fri
 
Dear Sir
 
The non return valve would be located somewhere on the cold feed to the boiler, the water sounds as if it is backfeeding into the aquaroll and the non return valve will need replacing.
 
Kind Regards
 
Nicki Price
Truma Service


-------------
the only silly question is the one you do not ask.


01/3/2011 at 7:16pm
 Location: Near Alton Towers
 Outfit: Bailey Burgundy S7 H
View Pickled Onion's Profile View Profile   Reply to Pickled Onion Reply   Quote Pickled Onion Quote  
Joined: 23/2/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3042

Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 3  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 2  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 11
Site Nights 2021: 5
Site Nights 2020: 9
Site Nights 2019: 8
Site Nights 2018: 1

Hi Gaz,

We had a problem with a leaking non-return valve on our folding camper the first time we used it. The clue was that the cold water in the Aqua Roll got warm as the hot water leaked back into it. It was fixed by removing the offending plastic swarf and refitting it. It was in the rear of the cold water inlet where the water comes into the van. Good luck.

Dave.



Advertisement



01/3/2011 at 9:35pm
 Location: West Mids
 Outfit: Swift Ace Statesman & X-Trail 2.0
View G7ACU's Profile View Profile   Reply to G7ACU Reply   Quote G7ACU Quote  
Joined: 22/9/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2617

Site Reviews Total: 11
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

To be fair the non-return is a possibility although I've rarely experienced problems with these. The pressure switch would look similar to this ...



... so maybe check that first as it's a non-cost option then if you continue to experience problem, change the valve ...



-------------
Paul

Every day's a school day!


01/3/2011 at 10:28pm
 Location: lincolnshire
 Outfit: VW T4 Campervan
View gaz mc's Profile View Profile   Reply to gaz mc Reply   Quote gaz mc Quote  
Joined: 12/9/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   431

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 3
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

many thanks for all of that will check when I go down to the van in a couple of weeks. will keep you updated as to what the problem was.

-------------
If its not broke, dont fix it, and stop nagging


01/3/2011 at 11:19pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
View michael's Profile View Profile   Reply to michael Reply   Quote michael Quote  
Joined: 30/6/2002

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   23517

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

click on picture

Truma Drop Valve & Non Return Valve
150
Order no.: TDV Price: £ 39.95



-------------
the only silly question is the one you do not ask.


15/4/2011 at 12:59pm
 Location: lincolnshire
 Outfit: VW T4 Campervan
View gaz mc's Profile View Profile   Reply to gaz mc Reply   Quote gaz mc Quote  
Joined: 12/9/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   431

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 1  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 3
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

ended up changing the non return valve, no joy. on closer inspection when running from the external source the overflow on the inboard tank is always flowing. suspect now faulty new flow control valve into tank no passing will renew this at the next opportunity . hopefully this should do it

-------------
If its not broke, dont fix it, and stop nagging


06/6/2013 at 4:17pm
 Location: strathpeffer
 Outfit: abbey spectrum 540 2005
View potatopete's Profile View Profile   Reply to potatopete Reply   Quote potatopete Quote  
Joined: 06/6/2013

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   1

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

i have the same problem with my abbey spectrum 540 2005.did the new flow control valve sort the problem ? and if so could you let me know where you got your replacement

-------------
tattie



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














9950 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder