I have a static (holiday) caravan that is fitted with domestic central heating via a Combi Boiler. For 6 weeks a year (17 Jan - 7 Mar) all mains connections to the caravan are disconnected (water, gas & electric). I have no choice in this, it is a site rule, and is carried out by the site. I have heard that this is not good for the boiler as it is possible for the pump and fan to seize if inoperative for a long period of time? I am sure that it was a Corgi registered Heating Engineer that informed me of this, and that he also told me that. even with the boiler switched off, as long as it is connected to a power supply the fan/pump will still run at intervals to stop them from seizing? I am trying to put a case to the site that they leave the power connected to the caravans during the closed period but require confirmation that what I have outlined is correct? Any help wouild be appreciated.
Pump/Fan when boiler is disconnected from power supply!
- Thread starter simmodave
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your boiler manuals should give this info and being a caravan person you will know about inverters ,u could simply plug the boiler in during periods of camp closure .
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an inverter is a device that coverts 12v dc to 240v ac so u can run mains appliances from a car battery.
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