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Falfa.

07/7/2012 at 10:23pm
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Hi,
Just back from two weeks away but need a question answered.

As soon as we plugged in hook up could hear a "clicking" from water heater.We were using site electric and not gas but the clicking seemed to be the ignition for the water heating on gas.Turned on gas for cooker but clicking was still there.Water and heating worked fine so pulled the connector from heater under seat.Any idea whats caused this as going to "rough it" in two weeks as the site has no hook up. Thanks.

michael

07/7/2012 at 11:05pm
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you need gary for this one.

arc systems.

which heater do you have,truma or carver two?

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

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Falfa.

08/7/2012 at 1:30pm
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Errrr dont know. Standard Swift Challanger 530 SE (2000)

michael

08/7/2012 at 4:39pm
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here page 50 says carver 2 ge/handbook year 2000

http://www.swiftgroup.co.uk/uploads/HandBooks/caravans/2000%20handbook/9830006%20Caravan%20Owners%20Hbook%202000.pdf

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Falfa.

08/7/2012 at 9:34pm
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Thanks..........think i'll print that off in work tomorrow.

Gary from ARC............ you wanna give a little advice ? please.

tango55

08/7/2012 at 9:51pm
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You can contact Gary at Arc Systems in the link below.

http://www.arcsystems.biz/

arc systems

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Well to be honest I read it last night and I've still not got a tube of glue!

I don't though see how it's the water heater, but possibly the vans water system pressure switch which is generally right next to the water heater?
This is generally caused by low battery and it needs adjusting to compensate.

As your on hookup the battery is unlikely to be at fault, so perhaps a leaky non-return valve allowing water back into the aquaroll? and the pressure switch is constantly re-priming the systems?

Just a guess?!

DaveCoaches

10/7/2012 at 8:35pm
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There is usually a small switch which will have a red LED on to turn the gas on and off. Sounds like the water heater still has the gas heating side turned on.

If it is the water pressure switch, it's possible that it has been knocked out of adjustment while loading things into the locker. Does the water pump start pulsing along with the clicking?

Falfa.

17/7/2012 at 7:48pm
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Sorry............... been busy at work.Have had no time to check anything and were off Friday. Will investigate more and get back to everyone.
(just a reminder,water heats on electric with ticking,runs on gas but hot and cold taps run cold)

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