Alde Heating Systems
ALDE HEATING SYSTEMS
YOUR ALDE HEATING SYSTEM QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
With the colder months approaching it is important that your ALDE heating system is protected correctly to avoid failure just when you need. Don't get caught out now its cold at night, or when you first need your caravan heating system next year!
The ALDE heating system relies on the Glycol (Anti Freeze) in the caravan to be correct to function properly. Just like the coolant & antifreeze in your car, if it is not changed periodically, serious problems can occur.
Check out the following quick Q & A from S&C Caravan Services in Ripley, Derbyshire to check if your heating is okay.
Q. How often should the Coolant Be Changed?
A. Generally speaking if the antifreeze colour in the expansion tank is blue this should be changed every two years. If it is Pink or Purple it should be changed every 5 years. However, this is just a rough guide. The time related to how long the corrosion protection works for, after this the internal system will start to corrode.
Q. How do I know if my service provider has changed the coolant at the correct time intervals?
A. This is not a standard service routine, your service provider would have advised you before, during or after the service (or maybe not if they are not aware) that it is required and an extra charge would have been made (Around £150 dependent on the size of your caravan).
Q. I have a new caravan, when should the coolant be changed?
A. UK caravan manufacturers currently add 2 year coolant to the system, so if you bought your caravan in 2013 or before and the coolant has not be changed, then it is due or overdue.
Q. Will I have to do this every 2 years, as it seems expensive?
Q. What happens if I don’t have the fluid replaced?
A. The system will start to corrode from within, Pipes may split or break down, pump performance will be effected and in extreme circumstances a boiler tank or heating element failure will occur and a new complete boiler will be required which is very expensive.
Flooded Bathroom From Corroded Heating Pipe
Pipe lifted corrosion present making several pin holes in the pipe
Q. How do I arrange for my system to be checked?
A. S&C Caravan Services Can check you system in our fully equipped workshop. Contact us
or give us a call at our workshop for more details on how we can help identify the service you need.
Q. We are not in your service areas, what can we do?
A. Visit www.alde.co.uk
to find your nearest service centre or Mobile Engineer.
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