Can you connect a caravan to mains water?
Can you connect a caravan to mains water?
Answer. You cannot connect mains water directly to your caravan as the internal piping is unsuitable. You will need a pressure reducer giving a maximum output of 30 psi (2 bar).
How does caravan water supply work?
They operate via a diaphragm within the pump itself that pushes the water through the van’s piping and faucets. They keep the water pipes on the outlet side of the pump under pressure at all times, which means that you will have water coming out the moment that you open the tap.
How do caravan taps work?
When a tap is turned on, the pressure in the water system drops; this triggers a switch in a sensor that turns the pump on, thereby building up the pressure up again. The other type includes a microswitch that’s located inside the tap unit and which turns the water pump on.
How does Whale water pump work?
Whale’s version works by monitoring the water pressure and the electric current taken by the pump. It stops the pump when all the taps have been turned off and also when it runs dry. It can do this with a supply voltage varying all the way from 10 to 15 volts.
What is the best water pump for caravan?
Best 12v Electric Water Pumps For Caravans
- Whale EP1612 Watermaster Premium Pump and Plug 12V.
- Whale GP1002 Standard Caravan Submersible Water Pump 12v.
- 12v Water Pump Cassette Comet Thetford 8 Litre.
- Whale Caravan Submersible 12v Inline Water Pump.
- Seaflo 16 LPM Submersible Electric Pump, Replaces Whale GP1652.
What is the whale Aquasource mains water hook up?
The Whale Aquasource Mains Water Hook Up is an easy way to connect your van to a tap for continuous water supply. There is no need to take up space with an aquaroll or water carrier, as the mains hook up will link your Whale (or Truma) socket directly to a water connection.
Do I need an aquaroll or water carrier with whale?
There is no need to take up space with an aquaroll or water carrier, as the mains hook up will link your Whale (or Truma) socket directly to a water connection. You also won’t need to worry about the pressure of the water being too high as pressure will be regulated to nominal 1.5 bar (1.8 bar max).
Which mains water supply kit do you stock for your caravan?
We stock the Whale Aquasource or Truma Waterline mains water supply kits for direct connection to your caravan. Alternatively, we have the Aquaroll mains adaptor kit – which will keep your water container continually topped up. COLLECTION ONLY Why? COLLECTION ONLY Why?
Can the whale Watermaster®mains water connection be used outside?
The Whale Watermaster®Mains Water Connection is designed for use outside recreational vehicles to supply freshwater to caravans and motorhomes, where socket housings are used to connect to an outside mains water supply. For information on our full product range visit: www.whalepumps.com This product is designed for use with mains water only.
