Format changes are still occurring as we identify issues. We have made some font changes to improve readability and are working on restoring options that were available in the old forum version. Please comment on your findings and suggestions.

Thanks

qhumberd
Moderator

Hot water pressure

Sharon_is_SAM
Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
After adjusting the infamous mixing valve to our temperature satisfaction, we took our TaB out for a couple of nights at Punderson State Park with full hook ups.  Not sure of a pattern here, but we had episodes of reduced hot water pressure at both faucets and shower heads.  It seems like when we let it heat on boost it resolved.  Has anyone else experienced this and if so, any guesses why this occurs?  I assume we started with a full Alde tank as we were connected to a city line.  
Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Google+

Comments

  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    @SAM, your water pressure is ultimately determined by your source pressure. As with any distribution system, campground water pressure can fluctuate depending on configuration and usage.

    In theory, heating the water in the Alde tank will increase its pressure a bit, but that should dissipate quickly once you open the tap. This effect could be increased by residual air in the the tank, but that should sputter its way out in short order.

    While I'm not doubting your observations, there's nothing about the normal operation of the Alde that should affect your water pressure.
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Google+
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    Scott, that is what we thought, too, but it definately changes pressure when you go from hot to cold.  No sputtering and release of air noted.  Will check for hose kinking.  Is there only one area for water to hang out in the Alde?  It definately increased pressure while on boost.  Weird.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Google+

Categories