DavidL
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- Joined
- May 8, 2021
- Messages
- 201
- Location
- Metamora, MI
- RV Year
- 2002
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- MountainAire
- RV Length
- 4370
- Chassis
- Spartan K2
- Engine
- Cummins 500hp
- TOW/TOAD
- Grand Cherokee
- Fulltimer
- No
Hi, I pulled my water system apart about a year ago with the intent to clean it all up, modernize, automate, etc.
With the Hoots pending trip, now I need to get the water system together finally.
Looking for some feedback on the system design as I keep getting distracted with pesky work stuff that keeps real progress from happening.
some of the Wants (feel free to add more good ideas)
1) automatic water fill - requires an electric water valve and accurate level sensing (likely will use SeeLevel sensors). Ability to fill via the softener in small doses to keep the softener up to speed. Or, bypass the softener if filling from a known good source (like my house). Gravity Feed port with valve (can be used for shocking).
2) new water line to front generator area to connect to an electric power washer for windshield cleaning. Ability to choose / mix hot and cold water.
3) pressure sensors both pre and post regulator
4) water softener for applicable lines (faucets / shower / laundry) PLUS a way to automagically backflush and replenish salt (haven't figured this one out yet)
5) electric dump valves (already in place)
6) Black / Grey flush with backflow valve that doesn't have softener or regulator in line to drop the water pressure. Using electric valve to automate this. Possible pressure washer connection to really clean the tanks regularly without mess with new nozzles and lines.
7) Certainly more accurate level sensing. SeaLevel ( or DIY) capacitance and / or pressure sensors monitored via myServer control system.
8) Water usage meter / reporting (either using level sensing and / or flow sensor)
9) Auto winterizing - electric valves to dump, electric 3 way valve to push antifreeze into system, electric valve to control quick disconnect, regulated air supply from an external compressor. Idea is Push the Winterizing button and it does it's thing.
10) electrically choose between using on board fresh tank and outboard water supply post filter and softener.
11) Ability to shutoff Offboard water to cycle inboard water (keep it fresh)...thanx Neal!
12) Shutoff water supply in case of leak sense tripped.
I have attached a pic of the water system that does not accomplish many of the above...but it needs to be enhanced so it does and then I can start mounting and plumbing things together, connect the myServer 6 relays and control system and work on the software logic (the "easy stuff").
Please provide some feedback!!!
With the Hoots pending trip, now I need to get the water system together finally.
Looking for some feedback on the system design as I keep getting distracted with pesky work stuff that keeps real progress from happening.
some of the Wants (feel free to add more good ideas)
1) automatic water fill - requires an electric water valve and accurate level sensing (likely will use SeeLevel sensors). Ability to fill via the softener in small doses to keep the softener up to speed. Or, bypass the softener if filling from a known good source (like my house). Gravity Feed port with valve (can be used for shocking).
2) new water line to front generator area to connect to an electric power washer for windshield cleaning. Ability to choose / mix hot and cold water.
3) pressure sensors both pre and post regulator
4) water softener for applicable lines (faucets / shower / laundry) PLUS a way to automagically backflush and replenish salt (haven't figured this one out yet)
5) electric dump valves (already in place)
6) Black / Grey flush with backflow valve that doesn't have softener or regulator in line to drop the water pressure. Using electric valve to automate this. Possible pressure washer connection to really clean the tanks regularly without mess with new nozzles and lines.
7) Certainly more accurate level sensing. SeaLevel ( or DIY) capacitance and / or pressure sensors monitored via myServer control system.
8) Water usage meter / reporting (either using level sensing and / or flow sensor)
9) Auto winterizing - electric valves to dump, electric 3 way valve to push antifreeze into system, electric valve to control quick disconnect, regulated air supply from an external compressor. Idea is Push the Winterizing button and it does it's thing.
10) electrically choose between using on board fresh tank and outboard water supply post filter and softener.
11) Ability to shutoff Offboard water to cycle inboard water (keep it fresh)...thanx Neal!
12) Shutoff water supply in case of leak sense tripped.
I have attached a pic of the water system that does not accomplish many of the above...but it needs to be enhanced so it does and then I can start mounting and plumbing things together, connect the myServer 6 relays and control system and work on the software logic (the "easy stuff").
Please provide some feedback!!!
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