Many caravan owners find that if they have left water in their system, they are greeted by broken taps or onboard pumps when they try to recommission ready for the spring. Some owners try driving home from their last trip with the dump valves open to remove the last drops of water, or blowing down through the taps to try to flush out any remaining fluid, but the reality is that you never really know how much water is left in the system, particularly if you are storing your caravan on an incline.

ADDED BONUS 2– If you have a gas boiler with mains water throughout your house, you can use Floë to clean out the internal heat exchanger. There is no technical experience necessary and your boiler will be cleaned as part of a normal draindown In addition, Floë will clean the inside of the pipes of Biofilm algae buildup to 99.95%. Plus, it will cleanse the inside of the boiler, extending the life expectancy of the heat exchanger indefinitely, while saving you 15% on fuel.We take a look at the new integrated Floë Induratec 868 water drain down system, which will drain down your holiday caravan in just four minutes by using an in-built air compresser to blow any excess water out of your pipes and taps. Jason Paul, of Apt innovations, invented the Floë system and said the kit enables owners to see how much water they’re taking out of their van’s water system and get more use out of their leisure vehicles in the winter months, with the extra peace of mind that their drinking water is clean. For more information about the Floë Induratec 636 integrated drain down system or their other products visit www.keepfloeing.com where you can watch their “how to” video . Jason Paul, of Apt innovations, invented the Floë system and said it enabled owners to take responsibility for their own property and the drain down process.

If you have a static park home or a holiday home with a closed water system (no water tanks in the attic), then it is important to drain down the tank in the winter to avoid freezing pipes and boilers in the winter to ensure you can enjoy it in the summer months. ADDED BONUS 1– Particularly of use to second home owners and landlords for vacancies over holiday times.

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It will also cleanse your water system by removing any stale water and build-up of bacteria left lingering in the pipes, as well as cleanse the inside of the boiler heat exchanger, saving you up to 15% on gas. Disconnecting the gas is another very important task but is far simpler than draining down your caravan. Winner of Practical Caravan’s Caravan Accessory of the Year 2012, our Floë system is a simple way to drain down your caravan or camper, making way for beautifully fresh drinking water, or in preparation for those cold winter frosts.

Take home anything of value such as a TV, DVD player or music system. Clean all surfaces in case of food spills or crumbs. Move all the sofa cushions away from exterior walls. Roll up any loose rugs and stand on end. InteriorThe two items you need to think about are the main line water supply and the boiler room, where Floë will be fitted. You will want to drop the airline through the floor under the boiler and connect it to the water main line. This means you will need about 3ft of airline inside, which will leave you with about 10ft to play with outside.