Jana50 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Hi there This is our first year on a site which is open through till mid January and so we are reconsidering our options for Winter drain down. Previously when closing in October we paid for drain down by the site. We are now thinking that we might want to enjoy the site over the winter, but are concerned about frost. We had a leaflet about the Flue Induratec and watched the video and it seemed a really good option to allow us to drain down each time we visit, but we have a few questions for anyone that is in a similar situation. Firstly can anyone recommend this drainage system? Is it simple to install and use as my husband is not too confident. Any downsides we should be aware of? I intend to check with our insurance, NACO, tht they are happy with this – even thought the leaflet came from them. The cost seems quite reasonable if it works well as our site charges £75 for drain down and obviously once done we cant use till March. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Is this for a static or tourer? Quote Lunar Solaris 1 Limited Edition 2007 Hopefully Behind A BMW 520D MSport Touring. ... ***** Jack of all Trades. ... Master of None ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in the wilderness Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 For far too many years to remember, my drain down procedure consists of turn off pump, open drain down valve and open all taps in mid position. For the toilet, use the drain hose, once fully drained, run the flush pump long enough to empty the residue water out. Wait a minute or so and repeat. Never yet suffered frost damage, but have considered the basic Floe unit, having watched videos of its use. My interest is getting water out to prevent stagnation, rather than frost worry. The endurotec seems very expensive for what it is 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Just now, Lost in the wilderness said: The endurotec seems very expensive for what it is My thoughts exactly. Even with the discount you get with the CAMC it's expensive compared to the basic model. I'm like you. Basic drain down, as we tend to use the van all year round Quote Lunar Solaris 1 Limited Edition 2007 Hopefully Behind A BMW 520D MSport Touring. ... ***** Jack of all Trades. ... Master of None ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silversurf Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 It's a static ! 8 minutes ago, Lost in the wilderness said: For far too many years to remember, my drain down procedure consists of turn off pump, open drain down valve and open all taps in mid position. For the toilet, use the drain hose, once fully drained, run the flush pump long enough to empty the residue water out. Wait a minute or so and repeat. Never yet suffered frost damage, but have considered the basic Floe unit, having watched videos of its use. My interest is getting water out to prevent stagnation, rather than frost worry. The endurotec seems very expensive for what it is The endurotec seems very expensive for what it is After 4 uses it's paid for itself @ £75 per site drain fee. Quote Common sense isn't a gift, it's a punishment because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana50 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Sorry , yes this is for a static. Yes my thoughts too , after 4 uses it will have paid for itelf and we could use it several times during the winter to drain down each time we visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1957 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Are you able to leave the heating on when not there, if so a drain down does not need to get rid of all the water from everything. We use a static but the heating is left on at 10°C and from about October when not there, as well as turning off the water which is always done, the water supply drain is opened, all the taps are opened, the cistern is emptied, salt is put in the toilet to lower the freezing point, the shower hose is disconnected and whilst not done its mixer tap could be disconnected since it will have a non return valve so might not drain. All the water pipes underneath are well insulated as well but being plastic might not suffer from frost damage but I have length of spare pipe just in case. There are some topics on here on draining down which you could have a look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison78 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 i dont need to fully drain down on the condition we leave our heating on 10 degrees, simply knocking off the water supply and leaving taps open for any expansion is enough requirement for our insurance, we do have an extra drain down tap fitted after the water inlet which we open which lets gravity do its thing and drains out about 1/2 litre of water out of the system cant imagine there would be much more in tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1950 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) I use this floe device £26. 90, connected to our out side tap and blast it through with my car tyre compressor, pressurise to 2 bar and start at the farthest point the kitchen and gradually going around and leaving the toilet till last, I then leave all taps open. John. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=floe&_sacat=0 Edited September 29, 2020 by John1950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hort2074 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, John1950 said: I use this floe device £26. 90, connected to our out side tap and blast it through with my car tyre compressor, pressurise to 2 bar and start at the farthest point the kitchen and gradually going around and leaving the toilet till last, I then leave all taps open. John. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=floe&_sacat=0 Your link doesn't link to a specific item John. I use a similar device for my touring caravan, that plugs directly into the water inlet. Just set the compressor to the required amount, and go round each tap - the compressor keeps getting back to pressure so you can stay in the van. Absolutely gobsmacking how much water comes out, even when you have drained down using the valves. I reckon I get at least a litre, I keep meaning to measure it. Quote 2016 Audi Q7 3. 0 - Towing a 2012 Sterling Elite Emerald Persistent Love2Stay user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1950 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Thank you H this is what should have shown in the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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