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Quote: Originally posted by Pigfarmer on 04/7/2014
... we have got booked is a full serviced pitch, what are peoples thoughts on the connectors that you can just connect straight to the mains tap?
Of the two different types, there are the kits that connect direct to the water inlet from the tap, or the Aquaroll version that connect between tap and water barrel.
I find the latter to be the better and more reliable. These use a float valve to maintain a water level in the Aquaroll but you still use your submersible pump to draw water into the van. The advantage is that the caravan water system is still running at the pressures intended, and therefore have no risk of blown pipework from the higher (constant) pressure being delivered direct from the tap.
The kits are available for about £25 or you could easily build your own kit for a similar amount with hose, float valve, fittings etc.
The direct connection type do present a risk of higher pressure at the water inlet. Several years ago I met two couples who'd experienced blown pipe joints within their vans, which regrettably resulted in flooding. There are some folk on here who use them without issue, but I just don't think they're worth the risk due to the way in which they function.
On a fully serviced pitch, you would normally drop the waste pipe into an adjacent drain too, so no emptying of the Wastemaster usually required.
Quote: Originally posted by Pigfarmer on 04/7/2014
... I could convert the old broken one into a mains water one!
I wouldn't. The direct connection models have a pressure limiter within the head. Using the spare inlet connector wouldn't offer any protection.
That said, I still don't think the direct feed models are a good idea.
Anyway, if you need a new pump, won't you simply use the existing connection/pipe and replace just the pump? No need to change the whole thing, you can thread a new pump onto existing inlet connector.
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Paul
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