Cleaning water and waste pipes

[@HelenandDave]

Another top tip! Cleaning those water pipes and tanks are a must do. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@TheCaravanNut]

Yes definitely worth doing, thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍

[@busterboy7505]

Cheers Martin, I am just doing my Aqua rolls right now then off to the storage yard and pull the water through the caravan water system and leave for a couple of hours then go back and flush through two clean Aqua rolls of water, then we are ready for first trip of the year, 👍👍.

[@TheCaravanNut]

First trip of the year is always fun, got a few weeks before our first trip so need to get the van sorted soon. Enjoy your trip 😊

[@busterboy7505]

@@TheCaravanNut cheers Martin, off to see what Tony has been up to on the caravan Addys, poor Debs, 😃. Lol.

[@gavinstreetie1473]

Wow hear that rain ! You are so well organised! Will be watching again just before I need to do mine thanks for the film Gavin

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Gavin, I needed a wet suit for that job!! Cheers Martin 👍

[@chrisfigiel1150]

Ta keep the good work up ,for us novices caravaners

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Chris, thanks for the feedback. Cheers Martin 👍

[@dixinormous4918]

Brilliant video thanks for that new to caravans so this has helped massively thanks again

[@TheCaravanNut]

Glad it helped, thanks for the support 😊

[@keithandmichele]

Another great video, very informative. Nice one Martin. Keith & Michele 👏👍

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for comments and support Keith & Michele. Cheers Martin

[@CaravanChitChat]

Really great video Martin and very useful, it reminds me that I need to clean through our pipe work. Sounded very wet & windy up the storage yard. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Aaron, it’s worth doing, nice clean pipes. The weather was horrible at the yard! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Excellent video. One of those jobs I don't really look forward to doing. Thanks Martin. Ian....

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for watching and feedback Ian, cheers Martin 👍

[@NG-cb7he]

Great video Martin excellent procedure great to see some interesting uploads on caravanning.most people will find this interesting. Your right on doing this as most people new to caravanning for get. I tend to buy the baby Milton sterilisation tablets similar but does the same job . Excellent keep up the good work . The rest of the bloggers have joined QVC lol

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for the feedback, think I will try the Milton tabs next time, might be easier. Will keep the vids coming and keep it realistic! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍

[@adriancarr7734]

@@TheCaravanNut isn’t there a danger that Milton tablets will corrode the stainless steel boiler ?

[@TheCaravanNut]

Yes, after further research the advice is not to use Milton

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for the mention.

[@TheCaravanNut]

You’re welcome Bob, enjoy the Yorkshire show. 👍

[@holidaysinthehumma5108]

Thanks for sharing Martin 👍 cheers Rob

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for watching Rob 👍

[@craigtinsley2322]

Another good video, always enjoy watching. Hopefully bringing van home from storage this weekend to get these jobs done 👍

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Craig, am easy job just time consuming! Have a good weekend. Thanks for comments and watching 👍

[@davethompson6726]

thanks Martin I use Milton solution (Baby bottle sterilizer) I wil not tell Angela what you did with her measuring Jug even though its now germ free LOL Dave

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Dave, I’m going to try Milton next time as a comparison. Angela won’t find out, she doesn’t watch my vids 😏😂 Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 👍

[@MCBAAB]

Apparently Milton reacts with metal and can damage your heater, pump and stainless steel fittings. All the advice I have seen is to avoid Milton

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for the info, will be avoiding that then 🙂

[@ShouldIstayorshouldItownow]

Great advice thank you. Products ordered so hopefully a job for the next free weekend.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi, The waste cleaner made a great difference plus it smelled nice! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 😊

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Missed this one Martin. Great video and wow that weather was brutal. I must clean my pipes 😄👍🏻 Trev

[@TheCaravanNut]

Cheers Trev, the weather is always bad when I go to do a job! Nothing better than a good clean out of your pipes 😂 Thanks for watching, Martin 👍

[@CaravanShorts]

Thanks for this one Martin, these are on my list to do in the next few weeks 👍cheers Jon

[@TheCaravanNut]

Cheers Jon, get rid of all the bugs and grime in the pipes 🦠🦠 Thanks for watching, Martin 👍

[@CaravanShorts]

@@TheCaravanNut Sarah always complains that Tea made from the caravan site water we're at doesn't taste the same as at home....we now take water from home for her tea, I'm thinking it's because the pipes need cleaning.... I'll keep you posted 😉👍

[@ngawaisimpson4553]

new to caravaning here, very useful and informative, thank you

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@trevorcork1088]

That was so useful Martin I’ve read how to do this but it seemed so complicated now I’ve seen you do it it’s seems easy enough. I’ve just got one problem you done this at your storage unit I’m not quite level on mine (it’s a farm) and i can’t get my van outside the house. Something I will have to think about. Brilliant video as always. Have a good weekend and enjoy Edinburgh.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Trevor, my van was slightly slanted so had to level it. Nice easy job just takes time! Thanks for comments and watching. Martin

[@trevorcork1088]

It’s ok I’ve sorted it I’m on a serviced pitch this week and next so I’ve found my spot nice and level and the waste goes straight down the drain

[@TheCaravanNut]

I’m on a serviced pitch this weekend so going to flush my fresh water through a bit more. 👍

[@trevorcork1088]

The Caravan Nut definitely needs a lot of flushing through if the smell of the puriclean is anything to go by done my water roll and I’ve got an on board tank that’s soaking at the moment once we have had tea I’m going to fill the pipes then start flushing it through your right it takes a long time but it’s better than having all the bugs and things that the stagnant water will bring

[@stewchesman5259]

Nice one Martin. Another good watch ;))

[@TheCaravanNut]

Cheers Stew, another couple of jobs out of the way.....right what’s next! Thanks for your support. Martin 👍

[@samgargano9121]

Forget that you’re telling us now!! SORRY 🤭🤭great video 👍

[@TheCaravanNut]

Ha ha, I thought I did that in this vlog! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin

[@jeffjohnson847]

Good video my caravan in storeage don’t think pumps works till I connect on site

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi, Your pump will be 12v so should work off the battery. Thanks for watching 😊

[@kevandrews4699]

Hi Martin very useful video again it's time consuming job but it as to b done u said u had the heating on in the van do u know how long u could run the heating while only on battery I know u got gas but u still hav the pump working to push the water round the van do u know if it uses much power off battery cheers .kev

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Kev, not sure on the battery using. It was showing 12.5v on the caravan gauge when I left, not sure how accurate it is. Cheers Martin 👍

[@stevenhenshaw8217]

Excellent video, thanks

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@maureenmcgrath4664]

Thanks, will try and get this done soon.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Maureen, it’s an easy job, the waiting around for a few hours is a pain! Thanks for comments and watching. Martin

[@muddymarvellous]

Hi Martin...good video... Have you ever thought of doing a video of flushing out and replacing the Alde wet central heating system. It's not cheap to have done mate...

[@TheCaravanNut]

Now there’s a job I’ve thought about doing! I need to do more research before I tackle that one, if I think it’s possible then I’ll do it. I’ve drained many car water systems down before and it’s a similar principle, watch this space! 🤔🤔 Thanks for comments as always, Martin 👍

[@muddymarvellous]

I know you have enough to do, given the day job.. but ..what a great sideline...there is a video about it on here... I was quoted £170 for this plus another £170 for a service..and that was for putting in Blue not Pink of course .!

[@TheCaravanNut]

I’ve just done a bit of reading on it, will keep finding more until I’m satisfied I can do the job. I like to research things to death!! 😂😂

[@samgargano9121]

Hello how do you sterilise the mains supply hose, and also the clear hose pipe? We want to do this at home if possible as caravan in storage. Thanks 🤔

[@dazzle52k52]

We have the Puriclean ready to go, but do we have to remove any internal/external filters first?? We have a 2018 Swift Challenger 480. Thanks....

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi, from what I have read some remove the filters and some leave them in. The external filter may filter out some of the puriclean when pulling it through, I left mine on, in hindsight I should have removed it. It won’t damage the filters but they will need flushing through well. The Aquasmart filters are designed to remove unwanted tastes and smells and are supposed to be changed every 30 days. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin

[@andrewormondroyd7409]

Good one martin

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@davidaddis8760]

Thanks Martin, doing what you do well👍 When are you in Edinburgh?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Pat & David, Hope you are both well. We are going over easter, looking forward to it, not been there for years! Thanks for watching, Martin

[@JohnWalshLegend]

Hi Martin, we're thinking of getting either a mains hose or an Aquaroll float kit for fully serviced pitches. If we go with the hose direct from tap to inlet, will the pressure work without having a pump? We don't have an onboard pump as we use the external pump. Cheers!

[@TheCaravanNut]

I don’t think the direct one will work as you won’t have a pump, I also think that the float & Aquaroll is a better option. Personal opinion but I would be scared of the direct method failing and flooding the van out. I have heard people say turn it off when you go out but what’s the point of that, might as well not be on fully serviced. Hope that helps, cheers

[@chrisfigiel1150]

Good vlog Martin I was thinking of diluting bleach and putting that down the waste pipes. So will definitely get the Fenwick drain cleaner,how often would you do it in 12 months. Regards Chris

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Chris, this is the first time I’ve used the drain cleaner, I will probably use it a couple of more times this year. It has worked well and the drains smell better 😊 Thanks for watching, Martin 👍

[@chrisfigiel1150]

@@TheCaravanNut Hi Martin thanks,and how often would you use the Puraclean for the pipes. As ive used it once in 8 months,as seen it on Dan Trudgeons Vlog,cheers ,Chris

[@TheCaravanNut]

I use it about 3 times a year 👍

[@LatitudeAdventures]

Nice one..... we’ve got this to do too 😄

[@TheCaravanNut]

Cheers, a nice and easy job, just need a good book to read while you wait! Thanks for comments and watching 👍

[@magicden42]

Hi good video. Can you tell me if there is a way to clean the pipes without using an aquaroll? We use a direct feed into caravan with a whale watermaster. We don't drink the water but if we could clean pipes we would. Thanks

[@TheCaravanNut]

Not sure how you would do that, you need a container/Aquaroll in order to mix the Puriclean in with the water. You could try mixing some up in a jug and pouring it down the direct feed hose, that’s how I clean or water pipe, then draw it into the van. Hope that helps, cheers

[@magicden42]

@@TheCaravanNut thanks yes might try mixing some in a container and pouring it in somehow. Den

[@thenoworriesnomad]

Great video, can you tell me where you got the aluminium hose pipe connectors from or post a link for them please, thank you

[@TheCaravanNut]

I got them from B&Q but might be easier to order online from Amazon at the moment www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Metal-AquaStop-Connector-12-5mm/dp/B0034G5NTU/ref=sr_1_33?dchild=1&keywords=hozelock&qid=1591277779&sr=8-33 Cheers Martin

[@thenoworriesnomad]

The Caravan Nut Excellent and thank you mate. 👍👍

[@andrewgroves5609]

Hi Martin A problem I've got since last outting put pump on to fill hot water tank and ready to use as normal but pump will not turn off and housing has cracked so not a happy guy at moment as it just out of dealers after having damp sorted Any ideas to my pump Cheers Andy

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Andy, The crack could be drawing air in which will trigger the pump, hence continuous running. Could you try glue to seal the crack? Things always go wrong when it’s been in to the dealers! cheers, Martin

[@andrewgroves5609]

@@TheCaravanNut thanks Martin home wood bound today so I'll have a good look when it's back in storage as weather not been best for thing like that

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Damm knew l had to do something else 🤔 Cheers Phil 👍

[@TheCaravanNut]

There’s still time Phil! 😏😏

[@aNorwegianGuy]

That shower floor... Did not look sealed properly! 🤐

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi, I thought that when I bought the van, I think it’s just the way the shower cubicle is put together, I did think of sealing around the bottom maybe I will at some point. Thanks for watching 👍

[@thenoworriesnomad]

Do you actually spell the word “little” as you say it...Likkle??

[@TheCaravanNut]

Always, someone else mentioned the way I say it so I do it as often as I can now 😂

[@thenoworriesnomad]

The Caravan Nut..it must be a Lancashire thing lol