How much does an Aqua-Hot system cost?
It’s also handy for those who enjoy doing their own work and maintenance. Annual Service Kits have a suggested retail price of $249.99, and are available from www.aquahot.com, a factory authorized service center or RV dealer.
How does a Aqua-Hot system work?
Aqua-Hot heating systems are in-floor with multiple heat zones throughout your RV. When a heat zone drops below the temperature you’ve set, the heat exchanger automatically circulates moist heat from floor to ceiling and side to side ensuring your entire living area remains a comfortable consistent temperature.
What does an Aqua-Hot system do in an RV?
An Aqua-Hot is a miniature boiler that heats up boiler type antifreeze (propylene glycol) to deliver heat to your motorhome in the form of interior heat and endless hot water. It runs on your coach’s diesel fuel system or propane.
How much diesel does Aqua Hot use?
Let’s assume that it’s really cold and the Aqua-Hot system needs 12 hours of boiler run time throughout the day. The system will consume four gallons of diesel fuel to deliver 556,800 Btu for that day.
What is the difference between Hydro hot and aqua hot?
The sizes are different with the Hydro-Hot being smaller and designed to fit in place of a standard 10-gallon RV hot water heater. The Aqua-hot has a stainless steel cabinet while the Hydro-hot is galvanised. The Aqua-Hot is approximately 200 lbs dry weight and 335 lbs wet while the Hydro-Hot is approximately 105 lbs.
How long does it take for aqua hot to heat water?
1-2 hours
Allow 1-2 hours for the Aqua-Hot system to reach operating temperature. Be sure to activate the electric element switch for maximum water capacity.
What is the difference between Hydro-hot and aqua hot?
What is Hydro-hot?
The Hydro-Hot Heating System is an on-board Hydronic Heating System (heating with hot water) that provides a continuous, on-demand supply of domestic hot water, as well as interior zone heating where and when it is needed.
How does a truma boiler work?
In the Truma boiler (gas), a powerful gas burner heats the water in your caravan or motor home quickly – completely without a power supply. If the water temperature drops, the electronics reignite automatically. Set the desired water temperature anywhere between 30°C and 70°C with the control unit.
How is water heated in a motorhome?
Most van conversions we’ve seen install either a gas heater or diesel heater (read more in our Complete Guide to Campervan Heating). If you opt for a diesel heater it’s worth looking at a combi heater that will heat water as well as the air. Combi heaters work in a similar way to combi boilers in a house.