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Hi all,
I have a 92 Lunar Jupiter and want to drain any water in the system at the end of the season to stop feezing, the problem is there is nothing in the Lunar book to tell me how this is done because if I understand right there will always be water in the water heater. Can anyone help here Thanks Glenn |
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![]() -- "Glenn" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a 92 Lunar Jupiter and want to drain any water in the system at the end of the season to stop feezing, the problem is there is nothing in the Lunar book to tell me how this is done because if I understand right there will always be water in the water heater. Can anyone help here Thanks Glenn If its a Carver water heater you should find a drain plug on the outside of the cowling. Its about the size of a 2p coin with a slot in it to unscrew it. At the top you may find another smaller recessed plastic screw, this acts as a pressure release so you get most of the water out. Also have a look under the van to see if there is another drain plug in the water system pipes. Don't forget the taps either remove or at the very least leave them open. David - Milton Keynes www.klyne.btinternet.co.uk Details of our Caravan Travels in the UK and Europe with help and advice and site reports |
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![]() "Glenn" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a 92 Lunar Jupiter and want to drain any water in the system at the end of the season to stop feezing, the problem is there is nothing in the Lunar book to tell me how this is done because if I understand right there will always be water in the water heater. Can anyone help here Thanks Glenn The water heater has to be drained. Assuming it's a Carver, the drain is in one of two places. On the outside cover bottom corner there is a screwed plug with a coin slot in it. Later models have the drain inside by the insulated cover. This is a brass knurled knob about 1/2" diameter which lifts the pressure relief valve and drains out under the van. Check that water comes out in both cases. Open all the taps to release the vacuum and not to leave the seals compressed. Leave a notice in the sink to remind you that the drain is open next year before you pump a whole aquaroll of water away. That's my usual trick. John |
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On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 11:50:56 +0100, "John Manders"
wrote: | | "Glenn" wrote in message | ... | Hi all, | | I have a 92 Lunar Jupiter and want to drain any water in the system at the | end of the season to stop feezing, the problem is there is nothing in the | Lunar book to tell me how this is done because if I understand right there | will always be water in the water heater. | The water heater has to be drained. Not if you can arraing electric heating *with* a *Thermostat* set at say 7 deg C, you protect the water system, and protect the van against condensation etc. The cost with a thermostat is not great because the air temperature is below 7 deg C for only a few full days equivalent time each year, and you are only increasing the van temperature by a few degrees C. Dave F |
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![]() "Dave Fawthrop" wrote in message ... | | The cost with a thermostat is not great because the air temperature is | below 7 deg C for only a few full days equivalent time each year, and you | are only increasing the van temperature by a few degrees C. Depends where you live! Budgie --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.520 / Virus Database: 318 - Release Date: 18/09/2003 |
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On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 16:02:25 +0100, "Budgie" wrote:
| | "Dave Fawthrop" wrote in message | ... | | | | The cost with a thermostat is not great because the air temperature is | | below 7 deg C for only a few full days equivalent time each year, and you | | are only increasing the van temperature by a few degrees C. | | Depends where you live! Pedants abound on usenet :-( Not great compared to heating your house to 20degC. Dave F |
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As well as what others have said I usually blow through the pipes to ensure
that no water is left lying in a dip, best to use the shower hose for this with the spray detached. "Glenn" wrote in message ... Hi all, I have a 92 Lunar Jupiter and want to drain any water in the system at the end of the season to stop feezing, the problem is there is nothing in the Lunar book to tell me how this is done because if I understand right there will always be water in the water heater. Can anyone help here Thanks Glenn |
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On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 21:17:34 +0100, "Stewart"
wrote: | As well as what others have said I usually blow through the pipes to ensure | that no water is left lying in a dip, best to use the shower hose for this | with the spray detached. The pipes in a caravan are a very flexible plastic, so freezing water in the *pipes* is no great problem. I did once loose a Whale tap due to freezing, so the taps should be left open, at the same time as the heater is drained. Dave F |
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Glenn your Lunar should have a couple of taps inside the bed locker where the
boiler is. They are labelled with their functions. This is what my 1992 Lunar Clubman 400/2 has with the same Carver units as yours. Cheers, Peter. "klyne" wrote in message ... : : : -- : "Glenn" wrote in message : ... : Hi all, : : I have a 92 Lunar Jupiter and want to drain any water in the system at the : end of the season to stop feezing, the problem is there is nothing in the : Lunar book to tell me how this is done because if I understand right there : will always be water in the water heater. : : Can anyone help here : : Thanks : : : : Glenn : : If its a Carver water heater you should find a drain plug on the outside of : the cowling. Its about the size of a 2p coin with a slot in it to unscrew : it. At the top you may find another smaller recessed plastic screw, this : acts as a pressure release so you get most of the water out. Also have a : look under the van to see if there is another drain plug in the water system : pipes. Don't forget the taps either remove or at the very least leave them : open. : : David - Milton Keynes : www.klyne.btinternet.co.uk : Details of our Caravan Travels in the UK and Europe with help and advice and : site reports : : |