Whale aquasource mains connection

[ether823]

I`m thinking of buying a Whale aquasource mains water connection kit. Has anyone had any problems with it? The reason i`m asking is that my piping in the caravan will be under constant water pressure with this piece of kit. Price from Towsure is only £46.95. If I go with the other system of an Ultra flow Waterline @ £89.95 then a new Aquaroll (with the side cap) @ £49.50, Total £139.45. A saving of £92.50 will be made with the Whale but will it be worth it? Regards, Peter

 

[DerekBrad]

Hello Peter,
I use a Waterhog (about £40-ish). In the side cap I cut a hole to take a float valve (Plumb centre or similar-about £12-ish) I connect this to the site tap with a Whale extension hose with snap connectors at each end.Drop the feed pipe into the top and away you go, Total cost would be around £60-70, and you would not need to worry about mains water pressure on your van's pipework when not in attendance. It works for me. Good luck
Regards
Derek

 

[ether823]

Thanks for that Derek, Regards, Peter

 

[MichaelE]

The Aquasiurce has a built in pressure relief valve so very safe, as always whatever method you use i would always turn the tap off if van unattended

 

[forestgump]

got one from h2oflow came with 7.5 mtr food pipe and a selection of connectres about £23 the only thing as with them all you must get the float at the angle when the side cap is screwed tight.

 

[SirRogerFFS]

Ether 823. Peter As you know we are not allowed to advertise on here, but what I will say is I do have the whale aquasource here that I dont use .
If you would like to know more ask Parksy for my Email address and I can tell you more.
Sir Roger

 

[ChrisUK]

My van came with one as standards the first time I used it at home I had a flood in the van so didn't use it again untill today. What happened was a o ring on the water heater connector was not installed correctly and the water pressure blew it out. I fixed the O ring but then I bought one of the float in the water barrel thingys which works great and if it did go wrong it won't flood in the van.
Today however I have the van at home and I have tried it out again and it is working fine. I used it as I have a fault with my pressurised system where the pumps runs for a few seconds every couple of mins, no leaks / drips but I think the pump is leaking back into the water butt though the pump, using the aquasource stops this from happening.
Be wary of your pipework as only small o rings are between you and a disaster.

 

[sheila_374397204]

Have one and used it with no problems, however, it has been surplus to requirements (thought still in our possession) since 2008 when we bought a new van with the new truma fitting and have had to get a truma one as whale did not have an adaptor for the new fitting.

 

[terry.birchntlworld.com]

I have had an Aquasource since October 2007 and we use every time we have a serviced pitch.