Whale Aquasmart system hidden filter
Hidden filter in Whale Aquasmart system for onboard pumps and tanks.
This experience might save someone much time, frustration and cash.
I did my pre season check yesterday and no water came out of the taps.
By a process of elimination I discovered a wire mesh filter in the two way lever valve that directs water either directly to the van's system or into the on board tank. The filter was almost completely blocked and is about the diameter of a 5P piece. I'd attach
pics if I knew how.
I think there is a point to be made here and it is this, when we are touring mainly in France we use the Aqua Source directly to the campsite's water main, this means there is no filtration of the water before it enters the caravan and hence debris collects
in the mesh filter. As the presence of this filter is not noted in the caravan owners handbook many people, like myself, will not be aware of it and may think they need to buy spares for or replace the on board pump.
I think I might just stick to using the Aqua Roll as the attachment hose that goes into the Aqua Roll has an end filter that should prevent any debris entering the system and clogging other parts.
Anyway now that it is cleared getting about 3lt/min from both taps simultaneously, and didn't need a 50 mile round trip to the dealer.
I have pics of the the lever valve and the filter before and after cleaning, that I will email them to anyone who replies to this post with an address, or if someone tells me how I will attach some pics.
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