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PersonJohn4703
18/1/2016 at 8:47pm
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I must be getting lazy but I wondered if there is any device that sends a warning to inside my caravan when the water level in the aquaroll is getting low.
I wish there was a clear strip on the aquaroll so it is easy to see the level from a distance.

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We just have a routine for filling and emptying the water and waste. Got caught out once before at night and it was chucking it down!

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Personnavver
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Generally I've found the pump gets noisy when it's nearly out. That's the stage 1 alarm.

Then water stops coming out the tap and the pump runs continually. That's the stage 2 alarm.

Or you could use this.

http://www.aquaroll.com/shop/accessories/water-level-indicator?vmcchk=1


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We once had to suffer drinking 5l of French Rose wine from a Cave just so we could get the plastic container with the tap on the lid. This holds 5l of water and stays full at the beginning of each trip inside the van.

If we turn up on site and its 'issing down or late at night this does overnight for boiling a kettle or two and for the dogs to have a drink.

We monitor the contents of the water hog and if it gets low we fill it but we always have 5l available for emergencies!!

All in all our sacrifice all those years ago has been a worthwhile investment.

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We take two aquarolls, so as one runs out I just swing the other full one into place.


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Quote: Originally posted by brianconwy on 18/1/2016
We take two aquarolls, so as one runs out I just swing the other full one into place.


I do exactly the same each evening and refill the other water barrel at the same time ready for the next day.


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That seems to be exactly the same as having one container...I don't see the advantage of that????

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A teenage child is very handy for making sure you don't run out. We have two because we use the shower, and a system of filling one in the morning and evening.


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Quote: Originally posted by Nutkins on 19/1/2016
That seems to be exactly the same as having one container...I don't see the advantage of that????


The benefit is, when it is persisting down which is usually is in the uk you can run out swap the pump and run back into your van. You can then refill at any point the rain stops.

If you don't you have to lift your pump, find something to lean it on so it doesn't get clogged with mud, attached your handle. Then walk to the water station which has been conveniently postioned at the other end of the site. Stand in the rain whilst drawing off 40 litres of water, walk it all the way back and then refit the pump.


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Quote: Originally posted by Nutkins on 19/1/2016
That seems to be exactly the same as having one container...I don't see the advantage of that????

Some people are dim you have 80 lite and not 40 lite


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Quote: Originally posted by kenles on 19/1/2016
Quote: Originally posted by Nutkins on 19/1/2016That seems to be exactly the same as having one container...I don't see the advantage of that????
Some people are dim you have 80 lite and not 40 lite

But you still have to make two trips to fill the barrels.You do not gain any more water.
Having two just means you still have water while you fill the other one.
Could not be bothered messing with two barrels just put your coat on if its raining.
The only advantage I can see if you use your own shower and need more water but you are still limited by the amount of hot water in the tank.


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Lol...it's not dim, think it through. You still have to fill one when it empties. Only advantage is you don't have to fill immediately, if its chucking it down for example as since mentioned.

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Use what farmers used to do with reservoirs a flag on a pole with a float at the bottom. Contrive the pump to fit via the side port, and stick the flag device in the top hole. Various flags could be selected depending on taste and allegiances

Edit: with a stick long enough, it could be up by the window, and you could put masking tape on the window with each 5 odd litres marked with a marker pen and use red near the bottom as a aid to realising it is getting towards empty.

Post last edited on 19/01/2016 11:31:46


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My early morning jobs are empty the toilet. and the grey waste. Wash my hand of course then check the Aquaroll and top it up. Works for me. We were on a fully serviced pitch at New Year and I finally got chance to use my mains fresh water supply to the Aquaroll. What a pleasure that was


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Kick it as you walk past, you'll know if it is heavy or not and will know whether to fill it or not.

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Sammymac


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Quote: Originally posted by sammymac on 19/1/2016
Kick it as you walk past, you'll know if it is heavy or not and will know whether to fill it or not.


Yip,works for me as well.

For those dripping about the rain lol, change your hobby cos sure as eggs is eggs the rain won't change hahaha. Take a brolly.

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Peter and CofSD (Anne)



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