Alde AquaClear water treatment solution

If there’s one thing that all campers agree on it’s the need for safe, clean water for drinking and washing. Even if you’re on a site with a good mains supply it doesn’t mean the water will still be pure by the time it exits the taps on your vehicle. This is because RV water systems can spend extended periods with little use, allowing bacteria to build up. On board storage tanks can also harbour bugs and be difficult to clean thoroughly. With these thoughts in mind, along with the rise in the popularity of wild camping, Alde’s engi-

Eliminates neers decided there was a need for a simple and effective solution. Carbon filters, comprising activated charcoal, are highly effective at removing bad tastes and odours but do little, if anything, to remove bacteria and viruses. A very good way to deal with these is to expose them to ultra-violet light, specifically UV-C. This short wavelength version of UV light has the power to destroy micro-organisms, including E-coli and Legionella. The UV-C light from the sun gets filtered out by the earth’s atmosphere but it can be produced arti- ficially using mercury vapour lamps or, more recently, LEDs. The latter is what Alde uses in its AquaClear UV-C unit. This is placed in the feed from the fresh water tank or container and immediately before Alde’s accompanying carbon filter. The result of the two together is odour and germ-free water that can be used throughout the vehicle. Also, when fitted in conjunction with Alde’s Compact 3030 boilers, the status of the AquaClear can be checked through the control panel.

Legionella bacteria

Chlorine

Smell

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Taste