Duetto Hot water

Submitted: Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 09:40

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Paddy B

I'm thinking of installing a hot water system in a Jayco Hawk and wondered if anybody has had an experience with a Duetto 12v/240 Hot water system. What would you recommend for free camping.
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Reply By: Member - Cozzie Toodyay (WA) - Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 10:03

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 10:03

I have one of these in my Pioneer camper trailer when on 12v there is no thermostat so heats water continuously then drains battery and the water near boils, I had to have an after market switch installed to turn the thing off when on 12v 240v is fine, IMHO "CRAP"

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Follow Up By: Andrea11 - Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 14:51

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 14:51

Hi we use an eco kettle they are just great and boil water fast without the need for any kind of power. Just a few twigs and leaves and you get 2 litres boiling water....

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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 16:47

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 16:47

I know they are exy but install a suburban or similar hws and you will find that the convenience is great. Just have enough water in your tanks.

I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

Cheers Dodg.

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Reply By: Members Paul and Melissa (VIC) - Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 17:55

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 17:55

I have one in our pop top, great little unit and the thermostat does work on 12v, it heats the water on 240v in about 10 min(hot enough to wash up anyway) and about 20min on 12v. i paid $290 for it nearly 2 years ago. i dont think it is that exxy for what it does or is.

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Follow Up By: Member - Cozzie Toodyay (WA) - Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 at 17:11

Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 at 17:11

No 12v thermostat on mine if there is it has never worked, another dud piece of gear seems I can't win

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Follow Up By: Member - Cozzie Toodyay (WA) - Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 11:30

Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 11:30

Specks on the Duetto no thermostat on 12v only 240v, you must have a special one.

Specifications:
Tempertaure increases 1°C every minute
on 12v
Compact size:
430mm x 220mm x 230mm
12v 25 amps
240v 4.6 amps
Warranty:
3yrs Manufacturers, 12 mths on parts
Features:
Variable thermostat 30-75°C on 240v only
Durable outer case with service and inspection points
Stainless steel tank (304).
High density insulation.
Automatic Voltage detection switching from 12v to 240v.
Over temperature protection.
Run dry protection.
Combination pressure relief valve and non return valve.

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Follow Up By: Members Paul and Melissa (VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 20:57

Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 20:57

i will have the van here in 4 weeks so i will check that again,i have run it overnight on DC and it did not flatten the batterys.so i am assuming the thermostat does work on 12v. but will confirm that.

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Reply By: Member - Mike W (NSW) - Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 18:38

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 at 18:38

Hi Paddy,

I got a Coleman gas hot water system and its works fine but its dearer then the duetto.

The bride was sick of boiling the kettle so she bought it herself (Cant complain bout that)

You can use the 9kg LPG to run it as well

Cheers Mike

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