FloJet pump (fault finding *blushes)

[@ElaineLeader-s4c]

Wow. Just saved us a lot of worry! New to caravanning and pump kept going but no water..... as per your demo, I had put the water to close to caravan and the pipe had kinked and turned upside down. Thanks for sharing

[@AdamMcQueen95]

Sitting up at Aberfeldy tonight cursing my knackered pump. Found your video, went outside, reattached the hose and now we have water again. Thank you VERY much!

[@t1outabout275]

I’m so pleased the video helped. We no longer have our caravan as our circumstances have changed, but the video is helping folk so I’ve left it up. 👍

[@robinmoss3365]

You’re a top man, thank you! Turns out my hose had doubled up inside the aquaroll, panic over back to chilling in the Cornish sun!👏🏻👏🏻

[@ShinedawgShooting]

Cracking little video. Just had the same problem. The tube separated from the plastic connector inside the handle. Pump running forever with no water. All resolved now. Many thanks.

[@samloyns6671]

Absolute legend! Come to site and exactly the same issues! Though the water pump had gone, tried all kinds, did initially fiddle with the inlet but didn't notice the hose was loose, but had completely Come off...thank you

[@tonymurray601]

Suspected my external Truma pump was the problem. Thankfully I watched your video before buying a new one. Exactly the same problem. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@t1outabout275]

We’re really pleased to hear that, Tom. Thank you. We don’t have our touring caravan anymore but every time we get a comment like yours on this video we know we were right to keep this video available for other caravaners. Thanks again.

[@davidkerr4103]

Had the same problem, same solution! Was in the process of stripping down the pump as I found your video. Saved me a lot of time and effort. Thanks dude, appreciate your effort making the video.

[@t1outabout275]

I’m delighted the video helped. I had thought of removing the video as we no longer have our touring caravan. However, so many folk have got in touch saying how helpful it was. It takes me back to arriving on site and finally getting the water flowing. Such a relief. Thank you for the comment. It made my day. 👍

[@dereksyme1852]

Thanks for this video it inspired me to investigate the water intake pistol grip. What I found was not a disconnected hose, but perished O rings. Replaced them for £4.88. Who would have thought such a simple fault could cause so much trouble. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction 👍

[@pauldavis3575]

Thankyou for making this video; I had exactly the same problem on holiday, the hose was loose on the connector. We use the large Water hog barrels and the pipe is too short to reach the bottom so it looks like I need to replace the hose so that there is less stress on it

[@firstpestcontrol276]

I’m so glad you posted this..I’m sat here cursing trying to get water through and then saw your video and it works!! Thank you, you’re a life saver 😁

[@jasonsmart108]

Thank you, saved me from buying a pump. Even though the hose seemed secure in the trigger, pushed it firmly back and everything worked fine after that. Thanks for taking the trouble to make the video.

[@maxineburton3467]

You sir are a star 🌟 got to caravan ended up ready to throw our pump away . Came across your video gave it a try FIXED thank you 😁

[@t1outabout275]

That's fantastic, Maxine. I'm glad it helped. So many people come across the video on a Friday when they arrive on site. I'm so pleased it helps people as we remember how frustrating it was when it happened to us. Have a lovely weekend. T1

[@Harry-qd5ef]

Thank you! Saved the day! Obviously switching between 2 aqua rolls for the first time (on Welsh site with Covid constraints) = wiggle of the pipe away from it's connector!

[@DeanoS121189]

This video just saved me a mental breakdown, I've just had the same problem. Life saver.

[@t1outabout275]

Dean Seymour Glad it helped 👍

[@jimwilkinson829]

You are a hero. Thanks for the brilliant video. Saved me ££££££. Big thumbs up.

[@t1outabout275]

Jim Wilkinson Great news, Jim. I’m so glad the video helped you. T1

[@TonyPeacock-b4h]

Many thanks for the video I have just had the same problem, at least I can get a shower now. Great Stuff cheers Tony.

[@tswthestallwoods3638]

So glad it was resolved and you didn't have to pay out! Thanks for sharing, Rob & Andi

[@t1outabout275]

Rob & Andi Stallwood Us too. We couldn't believe it. We were worried we were getting a re-run of our 2016 touring year (the year of real faults).

[@donnabamber8981]

Omg thank you so much, we had same problem today (lock down restrictions still in place so no facilities !) Thought we would have to have new pump and spend loads but after watching you we had a look and yep some problem, you are a star 🌟😁👍

[@t1outabout275]

That makes me really happy knowing the video helped. This is exactly why I made the video. I thought this must help someone, and I’m so glad it did. Thank you for your kind comment. T1

[@markbennett9220]

Thank you! Pipe in the Aquaroll curling back up was my problem.

[@t1outabout275]

Glad the video helped find the solution. 👍

[@darrenbutler3576]

Just seen your vlog, I changed the white (quite stiff) pipe for a length of blue food safe pipe that is much more flexible and goes from one aqua role to the other without flexing the pistol type connector which seems to work for me.

[@richardbellingham132]

You sir are an absolute superstar! Thank you so much this has solved my problem

[@t1outabout275]

Richard Bellingham Glad the video helped 👍

[@alansheldon5859]

It can happen to the best . My local dealer North Western Caravans asked about the pump first after I struggled in silence for a evening . Top team there . Recommend

[@t1outabout275]

Alan Sheldon Thanks, Alan. I follow them on Twitter. Good to know recommended caravan dealerships.

[@gmos8035]

Nice one mate, you have just saved me a small fortune!!! Exact same thing just happened to mine. Thanks for posting this vid 👍👍👍👍👍

[@martinkitchin6204]

We too had exactly the same problem !

[@nothere7300]

Same fault here, but I opened the connector and crimped up the pipe clip using pincers. Worth checking even if yoyrs is working ok at present.

[@t1outabout275]

That’ll be a great tip for anyone reading the comments. Thank you

[@trevorlongford]

Thankyou, you saved me on site in Galway Ireland.

[@user-ek2gd8xc1f]

Really useful video, thanks.

[@t1outabout275]

Thank you. So glad you found it useful.

[@williamwells7425]

Very helpful information, got me out of trouble. 👍

[@t1outabout275]

That’s great. I’m so glad the video helped.

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Brave man owning up, but that said what a useful tip video. Thanks for sharing.

[@t1outabout275]

lost weekends caravan I felt like a numpty, but so glad I learned that lesson. Worth sharing things like this as someone somewhere might benefit from it. Thank you

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Couldn't agree more Phil.

[@bobmeldrum7326]

Happened to me last weekend but sorry in fault finding that should be the 2nd or 3rd thing to check. Every day is a skule day.😊

[@jasongallagher8336]

Great video Michael I don't think I would have thought of that as the cause either so thanks for sharing

[@t1outabout275]

Jason Gallagher You are very kind, Jason. It's great to share these things with others as one never knows when it might help someone. Thank you.

[@marcandsebe]

I think the FloJet is the worse part of the caravan water system. Mine has come off like yours, but my system always gets air locks and I'm on site now with no water.

[@t1outabout275]

I’d like to think in an age of technology and innovation we wouldn’t need to rely on a jubilee clip on a piece of plastic to supply water, but that’s what we had. I hope newer caravans become more advanced, although I suppose a clip is easy to fix. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍

[@marcandsebe]

T 1 out & about It's a clamp on clip not a screw on one. I prefer the screw on ones.

[@HomefromHomewithLinRich]

Thank you for sharing so we won't make the same mistake. We make mistakes constantly but It's only a mistake if you do it twice lol

[@t1outabout275]

Home from Home with Lin & Rich I make mistakes every trip. Or, I find a new learning opportunity every trip. lol

[@rayhodges5482]

well done Michael for owning up to a common mistake we all have done something like this . Can i ask that you fully unwind your electric cable from the drum as they do get very hot in use and can melt the inner core and cause a short or worse still catch fire.

[@t1outabout275]

ray hodges Really! My goodness, I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip, & thank you for taking time to comment.

[@simbabike1]

Hi l had a very similar problem. easly fix with a lenght of pastic over flow pipe.Take the blue filter of then cut your pastic pipe the lenght of your water barrel .slip it on you pipe put your filter back on fix with cable tie.your pipe can't turn up took 10 mins .

[@t1outabout275]

Yes, I've heard of pipes turning up on themselves, but this one didn't. This one had worked loose at the connector. It was a silly mistake I made - hence the blushes, and why I thought I'd make a video. Your solution to a pipe turning up on itself sounds great too. Perhaps you could make a video. 👍

[@pablo123b]

Did your pump actually make any noise at all trying to prime? Minea not even making any noise at all?

[@t1outabout275]

Hi. I’m really sorry, I can’t remember. It was 6 years ago and we don’t have our caravan anymore. I left the video up as so many people have said they found it helpful. I think my pump did make a noise as if it was trying to draw up the water. If your pump isn’t making any noise at all, then I’m not sure what’s going on. The fault in my video is really only quite specific to the fault with the hose. Sorry. I hope you get everything sorted. Best wishes.

[@pablo123b]

@@t1outabout275 no that's great thanks for the reply. I think leaving it up is a good thing. Stay safe all the best

[@peterhartley6950]

but was the pump running even though no water came out the tap

[@t1outabout275]

peter hartley yes, pump was running. The fault wasn’t the pump.

[@peterhartley6950]

@@t1outabout275 cheers my pump is not running all fuses are ok so assume pump is kaput

[@victorkent768]

All done similar things

[@t1outabout275]

Victor Kent I’m a master at caravanning mistakes, but at least I learn from them - that’s the main thing.