Here we take a look at the new integrated Floë system, which will drain down your caravan or motorhome in just two minutes by using compressed air to blow any excess water out of your pipes and taps. It’s also an effective way of getting rid of any stale water and build-up of algae to make way for fresh drinking water. Simply turn off and disconnect the bottled gas supply and store the canister safely. It is important not to leave the gas connected. Some people light one of the gas rings once they’ve disconnected the gas supply until the flame dies they can be certain there's no gas left in the piping. Disconnecting the gas is another very important task but is far simpler than draining down your caravan.

Take home anything of value such as a TV, DVD player or music system. Clean all surfaces in case of food spills or crumbs. Move all the sofa cushions away from exterior walls. Roll up any loose rugs and stand on end. Interior Jason Paul, of Apt innovations, invented the Floë system and said it enabled owners to take responsibility for their own property and the drain down process. Floë has been tested and scientifically proven by the University of Ulster, to remove more than 99.9% of any stale water, bacteria or biofilm, leaving your system fresh and empty for next season.It has also been proven in winter frosts, to protect the intricate components of your water system such as your pipes, boiler, shower and taps.We take a look at the new integrated Floë Induratec 868 water drain down system, which will drain down your holiday caravan in just four minutes by using an in-built air compresser to blow any excess water out of your pipes and taps. Empty the fridge of all food and wash the inside with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Leave the fridge door open. Remove all food in the cupboards and wash with an anti-bacterial cleaner. We recommend that the kit is used throughout the year especially if the caravan has not been used for a period of time.

Once most of the water has gone from the toilet, some people stuff newspaper into the S bend to prevent unwelcome visitors. For the latest information and advice on COVID-19, please refer to the latest updates by the UK Government. Integrated water drain down system. Draining down to prevent frost damage and remove stale water, is something we all must do. Compressed air is the surest way of removing the water. Yes, you can continue to return items as normal as long as you follow the government guidelines about leaving your house. Please do not pressurise system to more than 30PSI and always read instructions thoroughly before use.

Winter is around the corner and if you’re planning on laying up your motorhome or caravan for winter then you’re going to need to drain down your water systems. If your caravan has blinds, do not leave them down as this can damage the mechanism. Vacuum all the carpets and clean surfaces to remove any food crumbs. Exterior Step 2 : Switch on Floë 868 and it will automatically stop and restart building pressure up in the system to 15 PSI. ADDED BONUS 2– If you have a gas boiler with mains water throughout your house, you can use Floë to clean out the internal heat exchanger. There is no technical experience necessary and your boiler will be cleaned as part of a normal draindown Floë is easily and permanently fitted to the property, so the only thing the owner needs to do is, turn off the mains water supply, switch Floë on and then start opening and draining taps (faucets), showers and toilets. Everything is now operated from the inside the property, comfortably in the warmth. With its own PCB brain and clever compressor, Floë will automatically stop at the correct pressure and restart automatically after each outlet is drained. Better yet, Floë has been carefully designed to be able to be removed again without trace, so should you change your property, you are free to take Floë with you.