Gas Hotwater Settings?
Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 at 21:05
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Member - colin J (VIC)
Hi all,
I recently fitted a Truma Gas only hotwater unit to my van. I wonder if others who may have a similar unit or a Suburban could tell me whether they run the gas continuously, or do they turn it on just prior to needing the hot
water for a shower or dishes etc.
I have heard of some who turn it off at night, but leave it on all day. My original thought was to turn it on late in the day only, a half to one hour before we require it, but running it all day maybe just as, or more economical due to less gas being used to top up the temperature instead of reheating from scratch.
What do others do?
Regards from Col.
Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 at 06:16
Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 at 06:16
Hi Col. They are a bit noisy when heating so we turn ours off and only turn on half hour before required. Usually in the morning and evening to wash up then turn it off till the next washup time. Our's is a Suburban and it only takes 20mins to heat up. The
water can stay hot for up to 2 hours as
well. Cheers,Bob
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Reply By: nowimnumberone - Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 at 07:10
Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 at 07:10
hi colin.
we just bought a van with hot
water system.
what we do is heat up the
water half an hour before we need shows etc
then turn it off again
cheers
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Reply By: Nomad Navara - Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 at 08:58
Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 at 08:58
Hi Colin, we have a caravan with a Suburban hot
water unit fitted and also a camper trailer with a Truma hot
water unit, both are heated about a hallf hour prior to use, and this seems to work fine,
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Reply By: Member - colin J (VIC) - Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 13:24
Friday, Oct 21, 2011 at 13:24
Thanks guys for taking the time to reply to my query. It was much appreciated.
Regards from Col.
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Follow Up By: Member - warren h (SA) - Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 at 09:47
Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 at 09:47
Hi col,
I have a truma in my european van 6years old never missed a beat. Turn it on half an hour before I have a shower,hot as in that time. If I need hot
water at any other time I heat some
water in a saucepan on the stove. Gas bottle lasts for ages.
All the best Warren.
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Follow Up By: Member - colin J (VIC) - Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 at 11:38
Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 at 11:38
Thaks Warren,
That's the way I'll go as
well. Great little heater.
Thanks for replying,
Regards from Col.
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Follow Up By: Member - colin J (VIC) - Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 at 11:40
Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 at 11:40
Go easy on me mate, I am a Victorian you know Ha!
It was meant to read, Thanks.
Col.
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