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Robert Clark

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You need to look at how quick it will heat up from cold
Hot air heating is quick to come on, when you need it

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Brian and Jo

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Been motorhoming for 15yrs.had an American RV for 7yrs,Now got a Niesmann Bischoff Arto 88F
Anybody got Alde heating always had blown air but thinking possibly Alde in new motorhome but is it worth the extra £1000
Gary and Janet
Yes definately #warmastoast(y)
Brian & Jo
 
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Hi.
H ad both,Alde heating went all around the c/van,so at night in the winter,the bed was toasty warm,however,it was power hungry.with electric.We have blown air now in the PVC,we are as warm as toast in that as well. The blown air system we had in a VIP model Coachman c/van,left so much to be desired,we came back to a PVC m/home...Result.
Another thing to watch,the Alde, "Radiator" type thingy's, have very delicate,sharp, fins on,so you have to be carefull when stowing away stuff,just something to have a look at,where they are routed. Enjoy whatever.
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Mel

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I have only been in one MH with Alde on & working
That was a bailey from Helen (Scousebirds)
If we ever replace our MH it will have Alde heating.

Mel

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Glandwr

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Is the Alde in addition or instead of blown air? We have both, blown air to warm van quickly then Alde aqua to maintain. Alde is great, quiet and best of all easy on the sinuses and throat. Not so good for quick heat though.

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We have Truma blown air in our PVC.......... keeps us nice and toasty but gives the battery a hammering (20-24 amps a day if on all the time) :eek:

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More than toes wet now!
Are there any weight \ payload implications between Alde \ blown air heating set-ups?
 

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I had blown air on the RV, whilst the diesel US Aquahot is a powerful beast, the Alde unit is smaller but very controllable and I am impressed with the 3020 control unit and the radiator style wet heating option is far better at maintaining a comfortable temperature, and without a load of noise. Blown air always seems to be hot or cool, never just right. So whilst you get the impression of heat very quickly with blown air the Alde system gets there and creates a nice cosy QUIET atmosphere. I would choose Alde again.
 

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Is the Alde in addition or instead of blown air? We have both, blown air to warm van quickly then Alde aqua to maintain. Alde is great, quiet and best of all easy on the sinuses and throat. Not so good for quick heat though.

Dick

If you put it on gas and electric for a short while it boosts it up to temp really quick, then turn the gas off and the electric will keep it ok then.

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We've had both and it's Alde for us. Blown air is very drying for the eyes.
 
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Thanks for all the info, a few things there for us to check out but looks like we might take the plunge and go for Alde.

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Yes. Definitely Alde.

We would never buy another van without it.
 

Judge Mental

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You need to look at how quick it will heat up from cold
Hot air heating is quick to come on, when you need it


Trauma = hot head cold feet, noise and horrible dry air.....Alde every time if its an option IMO. But! like everything if its not installed properly......what van?

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Hi.
H ad both,Alde heating went all around the c/van,so at night in the winter,the bed was toasty warm,however,it was power hungry.with electric.We have blown air now in the PVC,we are as warm as toast in that as well. The blown air system we had in a VIP model Coachman c/van,left so much to be desired,we came back to a PVC m/home...Result.
Another thing to watch,the Alde, "Radiator" type thingy's, have very delicate,sharp, fins on,so you have to be carefull when stowing away stuff,just something to have a look at,where they are routed. Enjoy whatever.
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exposed rads should have diffuser/plate cover
 

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If you put it on gas and electric for a short while it boosts it up to temp really quick, then turn the gas off and the electric will keep it ok then.
I think the gas switches off/on automatically when you reached the required temperature set on the thermostat
 

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Alde is the best, will heat the water and the van on 6 amps when on the continent. Quiet, easy to control, reliable and parts and fitters are available everywhere.

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H ad both,Alde heating went all around the c/van,so at night in the winter,the bed was toasty warm,however,it was power hungry.with electric

On ours you can select how much power you want it to use when it's on electric - 1kW, 2KW or 3KW.
 

pappajohn

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I think the gas switches off/on automatically when you reached the required temperature set on the thermostat

Alde compact 3000.

The room stat controls the 12v circulating pump.
When the room is to temperature the stat turns off the pump so flow to the radiators is interupted.
The boiler continues to heat the water and is regulated by temperature and overheat (safety) thermostats within the actual boiler.
When the water reaches the pre set temperature the boiler shuts down until the water temp drops then turns back on.
There is a control knob on the boiler which reduces the hot water temp by 10°
The system holds approx 15ltrs of ANTIFREEZE/WATER mix.
 
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exposed rads should have diffuser/plate cover
Hi.
Tell that to Elddis group then,and the maker of the first unit we had it in,had to fabricate a guard for the supply pipe under a locker from an old "Cup" holder to protect it.
Thinking about it,perhaps that was why it was so warm,it did not have to heat up the "cover plate". Still,if this plate has been missed off of two systems,worth checking yours if you go for it. Power hungry ?. Two foot of snow on site nearAshbourne,freezing cold,had to "Fire up the quattro"/// NO! generator,no EHU on site,and nip home for another bottle of gas. Mind you,it was,"Tatters!!". Still loved it,if it came as a standard fit in whatever i was buying,i could live with that,no problem.
Just off ouside,Gods Quartz Halogen is shining,now THAT'S warm LOL
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Alde compact 3000.

The room stat controls the 12v circulating pump.
When the room is to temperature the stat turns off the pump so flow to the radiators is interupted.
The boiler continues to heat the water and is regulated by temperature and overheat (safety) thermostats within the actual boiler.
When the water reaches the pre set temperature the boiler shuts down until the water temp drops then turns back on.
There is a control knob on the boiler which reduces the hot water temp by 10°
The system holds approx 15ltrs of ANTIFREEZE/WATER mix.

True if on the first click but the top position runs the pump continuously and controls the boiler temperature relative to the room requirement so hot water will be minimal.
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Martin

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pappajohn

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I think the Alde covers are rather expensive
Around twice the price as standard.
A lot of money for a bit of 1mm ally sheet
The shield is part of the radiator.....not an accessory.
Both plain and shielded are available.

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