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Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-18-2017, 01:15 PM
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Posted By paiceman
Well, Happy Thanksgiving to you and all. Bud

Well, Happy Thanksgiving to you and all.

Bud
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-18-2017, 04:40 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
The 2018's have a "pre-heat" device that warms...

The 2018's have a "pre-heat" device that warms the water and or heats the water prior to entering the boiler hot water jacket and thereby offers "continuous" hot water. CanAm in Ontario when...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-17-2017, 04:20 AM
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Posted By paiceman
Mine turns back on after 20 minutes, I have not...

Mine turns back on after 20 minutes, I have not tested it in a while, probably the last time was February, but will once we get it out of storage in late December.

Bud
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-16-2017, 03:59 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
In the 2017 models the shower boost when...

In the 2017 models the shower boost when activated turns off the heating elements in the Alde boiler to concentrate all energy to the hot water aspect of the system. This activation lasts 20...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-13-2017, 04:30 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
There have been several firmware issues reported...

There have been several firmware issues reported in these threads concerning the 2018 Firefly / Alde / AC functions and also reported there was a quick and easy fix at JC with a further note that JC...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-28-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
Russ start with the combined Alde thread, it will...

Russ start with the combined Alde thread, it will keep you busy for a while and entertained. It's a great system.

Bud
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-15-2017, 04:47 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
Alde US has never responded to an email from me,...

Alde US has never responded to an email from me, and phone calls not much help either.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-09-2017, 04:41 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
I've not been at an altitude using it higher than...

I've not been at an altitude using it higher than 4,000' and at that altitude had no issues, so I've done nothing.

Bud
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-24-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
I've run into few of those that use a well and...

I've run into few of those that use a well and pump and when a number of people are using water the pressure drops thru the floor. Our issue was having two pressure regulators, I think, as when I...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-23-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
Our trailers have a pressure regulator in them. ...

Our trailers have a pressure regulator in them. I have always used one on the campground water outlet. I did our first trip out and had very little pressure. Took off my pressure regulator and...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-19-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
Not only will Airstream nor Alde tell people how...

Not only will Airstream nor Alde tell people how to get the showers hot, but I believe most certainly will not actually do it either and I am further betting that if they get into a "modified" system...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-19-2017, 06:52 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
I no longer fly - BUT, they could pay my way and...

I no longer fly - BUT, they could pay my way and I'd be more than happy. But, I continue to believe it's a Lawyer imposed liability issue and therefore, they do not want to "know" that this system...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-18-2017, 04:56 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
Great to hear. Sometimes learning about a...

Great to hear. Sometimes learning about a particular RV, any RV, is like herding cats. It takes a while.

Enjoy

Bud
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-12-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
If one reads back thru most of my posts on the...

If one reads back thru most of my posts on the hot water I do advise if one travels with children or grandchildren do not make the adjustments OR make sure you or someone is there to moderate what...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-12-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
After AS worked on our trailer, filled the Alde...

After AS worked on our trailer, filled the Alde which was not full and dealer did not do prep on the trailer, we still had limited heat and virtually no hot water. So, I did some digging, found a...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-11-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
Very interesting, different from 2017, but also...

Very interesting, different from 2017, but also pretty similar. Enjoy.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-10-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
What Bob said. I do not believe JC will not set...

What Bob said. I do not believe JC will not set the system to give hot water, liability is too great. Settings outlined have worked on the 2017s. The 2018s are supposed to have supplemental...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-10-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
To add to Bob's post, be careful, if one turns...

To add to Bob's post, be careful, if one turns this knob too hard it will break internally and water will go every place. Happened to someone I was helping on the internet. I also, no longer have a...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-09-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
A service rep who advised not to bleed the system...

A service rep who advised not to bleed the system (1) really does not understand the system (2) does not wan to spend the extra five minutes it takes to open each valve and bleed the air out and...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-10-2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
Firefly systems are in a number of different RV...

Firefly systems are in a number of different RV products which are assembled by different manufacturers. They are not an Airstream exclusive and I've seen them in more and more different types of...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-08-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
A number of people including an Airstream tech...

A number of people including an Airstream tech out west told me that by adjusting the Kohler anti-scald to basically non function status would use up more hot water faster. I've tried explaining to...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-08-2017, 04:15 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
I have as I've stated a number of times on here...

I have as I've stated a number of times on here and to others sufficient hot water on a 2017 Alde system for two nice showers of up to 10-14 minutes total before the water starts to cool down. Like...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-07-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
The Alde fluid is not poisonous and tastes awful,...

The Alde fluid is not poisonous and tastes awful, don't ask.

Bud
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-07-2017, 03:35 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
As Lauri posted there is hope. Very simple and...

As Lauri posted there is hope. Very simple and actually in retrospect two easy steps which many of us have taken and like Lauri we get in excess of 12 minutes of hot, not warm but hot water. Enough...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-06-2017, 04:15 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,888
Posted By paiceman
When we are connected to 30amp, just to be sure,...

When we are connected to 30amp, just to be sure, we only run the rear AC, which is the 13.5 AC. We also do not generally run the microwave when the AC is on. When connected to 50amp we "let her...
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