Water Pipes

[Roadster 780]

Has anyone fitted a temperature monitoring valve to a Pegasus IV ,if so what connectors did you use and what valve.

 

[Jcloughie]

Are you referring to a mixing valve, also known as a blending valve? If so then yes. It matters not what the caravan is, so long as it has a pumped hot and cold water supply to the taps. There are loads of valves available. All sorts of prices. some are NHS approved but tend to be dearer. I just went for a known make with good reviews. Plumbing is straight forward but reducers are needed 15mm to 12mm. Just look at YouTube, Lots of fitting videos and caravans are little different that domestic in how the go in. The biggest problem I had was finding somewhere suitable to fit it.

I did write a report on here but can't find it now. Might do later.

John

 

[Roadster 780]

Are you referring to a mixing valve, also known as a blending valve? If so then yes. It matters not what the caravan is, so long as it has a pumped hot and cold water supply to the taps. There are loads of valves available. All sorts of prices. some are NHS approved but tend to be dearer. I just went for a known make with good reviews. Plumbing is straight forward but reducers are needed 15mm to 12mm. Just look at YouTube, Lots of fitting videos and caravans are little different that domestic in how the go in. The biggest problem I had was finding somewhere suitable to fit it.

I did write a report on here but can't find it now. Might do later.

John

It’s the Alde temperature monitor valve I was considering

 

[Jcloughie]

That IS a mixing/blending valve.





Except that neatly has the reducers incorporated but at about 3 times the price. However, it would consequently take up a bit less space. So you asked about connectors. Your standard caravan pipe should simply push straight into that one.

John

 

[Roadster 780]

That IS a mixing/blending valve.


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Except that neatly has the reducers incorporated but at about 3 times the price. However, it would consequently take up a bit less space. So you asked about connectors. Your standard caravan pipe should simply push straight into that one.

John

That’s the one I am thinking about fitting

 

[Jcloughie]

Look at this cheaper alternative, still a good known make and saves £24

12mm THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE | GrippaTank Ltd

12TMV, 12mm THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE, , GrippaTank LTD, Liquid/Plumbing & Hydraulics/John Guest/Metric Fittings

www.grippatank.co.uk

Otherwise, I have a new Pegler 15 mm going spare if you (Or any one else) wish to dm me. Mine comes complete with isolators (Unnecessary). But a top make, currently on offer at this site.

15mm Pegler Prestex PEG402 Thermostatic Mixing Valve - TMV

The PEG402 stands out as a premium anti-scald thermostatic mixing valve, featuring Prestex compression connections for a blend of exceptional manufacturing quality and superior performance. Its design prioritises both easy installation and maintenance. Pegler's anti-scald TMVs are an optimal...

www.gasproducts.co.uk

John

 

[Roadster 780]

Look at this cheaper alternative, still a good known make and saves £24

12mm THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE | GrippaTank Ltd

12TMV, 12mm THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE, , GrippaTank LTD, Liquid/Plumbing & Hydraulics/John Guest/Metric Fittings

www.grippatank.co.uk

Otherwise, I have a new Pegler 15 mm going spare if you (Or any one else) wish to dm me. Mine comes complete with isolators (Unnecessary). But a top make, currently on offer at this site.

15mm Pegler Prestex PEG402 Thermostatic Mixing Valve - TMV

The PEG402 stands out as a premium anti-scald thermostatic mixing valve, featuring Prestex compression connections for a blend of exceptional manufacturing quality and superior performance. Its design prioritises both easy installation and maintenance. Pegler's anti-scald TMVs are an optimal...

www.gasproducts.co.uk

John

Thanks for the info, much obliged

 

[Jcloughie]

I thought I had posted howI installed my valve, but my forum search finds nothing. However, I have two pictures. The first is from another member who did his. His is vertical and a nice tidy job.




I could not do mine like that so had to do it vertically.



I am pleased with the results. The shower is much easier to control. I believe they should be fitted to all caravans to avoid scalding particularly for children. By the way, the paper is checking for any slight leaks.

John

 

[Buckman]

That IS a mixing/blending valve.


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Except that neatly has the reducers incorporated but at about 3 times the price. However, it would consequently take up a bit less space. So you asked about connectors. Your standard caravan pipe should simply push straight into that one.

John

That is what ALDE fitted into our caravan to regulate the temperature. It works quite well but one thing we noticed is that we now have to turn up the hot water higher in the mixer taps to get to the same temperature prior to it being fitted.

 

[Roadster 780]

I thought I had posted hoe I install my valve, but my forum search finds nothing. However, I have two pictures. The first is from another member who did his. His is vertical and a nice tidy job.

View attachment 2756


I could not do mine like that so had to do it vertically.

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I am pleased with the results. The shower is much easier to control. I believe they should be fitted to all caravans to avoid scalding particularly for children.

John

👍👍

 

[Jcloughie]

That is what ALDE fitted into our caravan to regulate the temperature. It works quite well but one thing we noticed is that we now have to turn up the hot water higher in the mixer taps to get to the same temperature prior to it being fitted.

You will, that’s because your tap is now mixing cold water with hot water, instead of cold water with very very hot water.


John