Newbie needs advice with water draining (1 Viewer)

[lee1983]

Hi all.
Just bought my first motorhome.
It’s a 1995 Fiat. Almost 30 but had a lot replaced.
My question:
I drained the waste water.
I put the pump on and tested the water.
I then opened the waste water, a few minute ls later and tonnes came out - like a lot more than the couple of litres that came out of the tap.
If this isn’t normal, what do I need to do?

 

[ChrisL]

It sounds to me like there was already some in it, the grey water level gauges are notoriously unreliable, so it may have said it was empty but wasn't actually.

 

[David and Sally]

 

[TheBig1]

simply a minor blockage in the tank outlet overcome by adding a few extra litres stirring it up. Don't worry too much unless it keeps happening or develops a stink like boiling cabbage

 

[lee1983]

Thanks everyone so far.
I’m tr to ng to get the hot water on.
The yellow/orange light is “water heater heating-up phase” according to the instructions.
Any idea how long it takes to heat up?
Or should the hot water be instant?

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[Cush]

Not instant. Mine (different model) takes about 20ish min to get to 50 degrees

 

[Jev88]

Never instant hot water.
Newer boilers maybe 25 minutes and a good amount of hot water, older Carver systems a bit longer. Gas usually quicker than electric.

As said, the level gauges are rubbish

Puriclean powder mixed in HOT water is a good way to clean your fresh water tank.
Add it and more clean water on top and then drive around to slosh, leave a few hours overnight and empty and flush again with clean

Good start.

 

[lee1983]

Thank you both.
I’m all sorted and ready to go!

 

[ChrisL]

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