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Sep 24th, 2019, 17:56 | #1 |
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Wet heating systems
Was wondering would volvo coolant be suitable for the wet Truma heating system in my van?
Have been quoted £300 to change from Blue 2 year coolant to pink 5 year coolant nessesary to preserve the warrantee on my boiler. Has of course to be registered workshop. Now in 5 years it will need doing again, volvo coolant is supposedly good for many years longer so wondering if next time as it's out of warrantee I could go fill and forget volvo coolant? Opinions greatfully received. Paul. |
Sep 24th, 2019, 18:11 | #2 |
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I tend to agree with you that antifreeze is antifreeze. It is only protecting the aluminum of the pipes and the stainless steel in the boiler and will work at temperatures lower than a cars system. From memory the shower boost system only increases the temperature from 55 to 70 deg C.
Got me wondering whether the boiler warranty is longer than 2 years or is it just one year. I know the caravan may have 6 years but that probably does not cover the equipment fitted such as the boiler and heating system
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for topping up I just bought a bottle of something from local caravan dealer - can't remember how much, probably £10. To change, I'd do it myself.
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yes - I have a new van bought last year, though decided to have a mobile service man in (approved) to save over £100 on a dealer service last month. For the 10 year water ingress warranty, I'll probably run the risk of an argument that however I might replace the heating glycol system has no bearing.
I had my previous caravan for 24 years, so just getting used to this new system! Though on the positive side, have had the upholstery supplier replace all the seating as the original material they used creased up easily.
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The water ingress is 10 years BUT the 3rd, 6th and 9th service MUST be carried out no more than a month before the anniversary of first registration, all others are a month before up to 6 weeks after. One slip and you've lost it. Paul. |
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