ScottG

  • Re: Changing out the Alde fluid.

    @Tampakayaker, my understanding is the pesky one-way valve would prevent you from drawing fluid back through the boiler and out the drain. Drawing it in the other direction won't work either as …
  • Re: Changing out the Alde fluid.

    As promised long ago here it is... While I had naively hoped to keep this to a page or two, I opted for details (including graphics) over brevity. I've also included two appendices offering addi…
  • Re: Changing out the Alde fluid.

    @ChanW, I don't think you are missing anything--so long as you have an inlet and an outlet in close proximity, I doubt the system cares where you introduce and drain the glycol. The advantage of…
  • Re: Corrosion of Alde Convectors

    Yesterday I decided to tackle changing my long-neglected glycol. Although I originally anticipated this to be a relatively straightforward procedure, the recent concerns about corrosion of the alumin…
  • Re: 2015 T@b Review

    @TagURit, the 12V DC mode is intended to only be used when the camper is attached to a running tow vehicle. In this case, the vehicle's alternator provides the needed power. In theory, anyway--t…