Purchase of Alde Compact 3020 HTF (Heat Transfer Fluid) (1 Viewer)

[Gloombusters]

I am currently camped up at Totana in Spain and have noticed that the header tank for my Alde heating system requires topping up.
Are any of you Funsters aware of anywhere that might stock this or a compatible fluid.
Our next stop is in the Mazarron direction.
Thought I'd packed everything for our travels!!
Thanks

 

[Derbyshire wanderer]

Vehicle glycol antifreeze mixed to -37c will match the existing contents and should be available from any garage

 

[Robert Clark]

According to Alde
http://www.alde.co.uk/downloads/alde_3020_user.pdf

Seems to suggest 50/50 ethylene glycol with water.

I’d suggest a good quality pre mixed antifreeze, if you can’t find a caravan accessory store

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[Tony50]

I am currently camped up at Totana in Spain and have noticed that the header tank for my Alde heating system requires topping up.
Are any of you Funsters aware of anywhere that might stock this or a compatible fluid.
Our next stop is in the Mazarron direction.
Thought I'd packed everything for our travels!!
Thanks

Just top up with neat suitable for alloy engines which is probably universal antifreeze ,I topped mine up with neat antifreeze its ok as long as it does not need a litre , also be careful as when the system gets hot the tank level rises ,I was advised by a Dealer to keep it filled just below Max. level mark because of expansion when hot

 

[gradyp]

If it is only a small amount approx. 1/2 ltr was told it would be ok to use distilled water

 

[Mikeco]

Just been for a cup of tea to some friends on the La Manga rally who told us that their neighbour last night topped up the Alde tank in the dark with toilet fluid.

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[funflair]

Just been for a cup of tea to some friends on the La Manga rally who told us that their neighbour last night topped up the Alde tank in the dark with toilet fluid.

Should be able to see the level OK now then.

Martin

 

[Tony50]

Just been for a cup of tea to some friends on the La Manga rally who told us that their neighbour last night topped up the Alde tank in the dark with toilet fluid.

The person should have gone to Spec Savers , I would be concerned as I suspect toilet fluid could be corrosive , needs to get it checked out, and perhaps flushed out, he should contact a Alde Dealer / Repairer

 

[Camdoon]

Advice given in the Alde app is that the filler tank when cold should show at 1cm above minimum.
Checking and changing glycol mixture
Regularly check the heating system’s fluid level in the expansion tank. The level should be about 1 cm above the minimum mark, with the heating system cold. The heating system should be filled with a fluid mixture made up from water and ethylene glycol. For best results, use high-quality ready-mixed ethylene glycol (with inhibitors) intended for use in aluminium heating systems. The proportions when using concentrated ethylene glycol are 60% distilled water or water free from salts and 40% ethylene glycol. If the heating system is exposed to temperatures lower than -25°C, a higher ethylene glycol content must be used, but not more than 50%. Glycol mixture must be changed every other year as properties such as corrosion protection will deteriorate. If Alde Premium Antifreeze is used, the change interval can be extended to five years under normal operating conditions. If the fluid level is too low, the ethylene glycol content must be checked before topping up. This is to prevent excessive concentration of ethylene glycol in the mixture. When topping up, use the same quality of ethylene glycol mixture already in the system, alternatively use Alde Premium Antifreeze, which is compatible with most ethylene glycol brands on the market. NB! Any vessels used for handling or mixing the liquid must be spotlessly clean, and the pipes in the heating system must be free of contamination. This is to prevent the growth of bacteria and corrosion in the system. The boiler must not be started if there is no ethylene glycol fluid in the system.

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