[ben M]

Darren,which hose do you use from the boiler to the hose reel?

Many thanks

Ben

[PoleKing]

It's just standard 1/2' hose bud, quite a thick wall on it.
Got it from Pearson Hydraulics (they're in my town but google them)
Think it was about £30 for 30metre roll.
Used it for all my hosing in the van and my static.

[ben M]

It's just standard 1/2' hose bud, quite a thick wall on it.
Got it from Pearson Hydraulics (they're in my town but google them)
Think it was about £30 for 30metre roll.
Used it for all my hosing in the van and my static.

thanks mate
Do you leave your door open when using the boiler?

[PoleKing]

Yeah, I always have.
I've always thought about setting up to have an external reel too but never got round to it. May do one day.

I don't know the science behind it, I don't know how much oxygen is in the van to use with the door closed and boiler on. Not a problem while the door is open though.

You really should go for it bud, you seem 90% sure to me. The 10% worry will soon disperse when you're warm as toast water keeps you through winter.

[ben M]

Yeah, I always have.
I've always thought about setting up to have an external reel too but never got round to it. May do one day.

I don't know the science behind it, I don't know how much oxygen is in the van to use with the door closed and boiler on. Not a problem while the door is open though.

You really should go for it bud, you seem 90% sure to me. The 10% worry will soon disperse when you're warm as toast water keeps you through winter.

I will,i fell confident now,thanks to you 

[ben M]

still prefer to have a flue (chimney)
Looking for a company to install it for me
I can install the boiler but don't feel confident about installing a flue

[smearo]

Darren could you give me a step by step guide to fitting this hot water
System info@smear-free.co.uk
Many thanks
Wayne

[PoleKing]

Ben-each to their own bud.

Wayne-yeah, read through this thread it's on here.
Ring me and I'll take you through it. Any time tomorrow.
If you FaceTime me after 6pm I'll show you. It is simple.

[ben M]

anyone know a company to fit a flue (chimney) through the van roof in the south west?

[PoleKing]

anyone know a company to fit a flue (chimney) through the van roof in the south west?

http://avontowbarcentre.co.uk/van-fitting#

[smearo]

 Ok cheers Darren so am I right in thinking the l5 runs purely of the gas and they is no electric involved ?

[ben M]

anyone know a company to fit a flue (chimney) through the van roof in the south west?

http://avontowbarcentre.co.uk/van-fitting#

thanks mate 

[PoleKing]

Ok cheers Darren so am I right in thinking the l5 runs purely of the gas and they is no electric involved ?

Nearly.
The L5 requires 2 'D' batteries to make the spark to ignite.
I'm starting week 3 tomorrow with mine and still on the first set.
I think if 2 batteries last me 3 months I'll just stick to that.
If they end up needing to be replaced much more often ill sort out a 3 volt step down from my system battery

[richard jagger]

Hay LEE, whats your take on this one Sport.

[smearo]

Ok so doing some researching tonight and two questions
1- is they any slots on back of L5 to hang on van wall ?
2- will normal garden hose be sufficient ?
Also they are about £40 cheaper on amazon
Compared to EBay
Cheers wayne

[PoleKing]

Ok so doing some researching tonight and two questions
1- is they any slots on back of L5 to hang on van wall ?
2- will normal garden hose be sufficient ?
Also they are about £40 cheaper on amazon
Compared to EBay
Cheers wayne

1) yup, 2 little brackets. Mines just hung on one of them.
2) possibly. Try it. If it works-great. If not, upgrade. I fear it won't but you'll lose nothing by trying.
3) if its exactly the same unit-font see why not...
I've got the newer one without the 20 minute cut off.
RC has the older one, which he feels is better as it has the 20 minute safety cut off.
Far as I know they are the only 2 differences.

[smearo]

Darren- can you post a picture of your L5 please

[G Griffin]

If you can't work a spanner you really should work in an office.

Don't you mean an orifice?

[PoleKing]

Can't bud.
They never come up for me.
Can email some pics, what do you want to see?

[smearo]

A pic of L5 and maybe a few from pump to L5 to reel ie where it's all
Positioned
Cheers mate