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01-31-2019, 03:54 AM
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Turning on floor heat
Okay. We are done with our PDI and into the new 2019 Aspire.
There are two things I still don't understand.
First, how do I turn on the floor heat ?
Second, I'm finding I'm not a fan of the macerator dump hose. I don't like putting it back into its' compartment with water in the line, and I can't walk the water out, even with the drain valve open. I'm considering only using a standard 3 inch stinky slinky.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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01-31-2019, 04:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KennyGolub
Okay. We are done with our PDI and into the new 2019 Aspire.
There are two things I still don't understand.
First, how do I turn on the floor heat ?
Second, I'm finding I'm not a fan of the macerator dump hose. I don't like putting it back into its' compartment with water in the line, and I can't walk the water out, even with the drain valve open. I'm considering only using a standard 3 inch stinky slinky.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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Can't help the Macerator problem but as for the floor heat it is provided by a Propane Furnace. Got GAS? Set t-stat to heat, (Furnace if you have Heat Pumps A/C's) Heat pumps work with the A/C's. Fan to auto and desired temp. That should do it.
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01-31-2019, 05:19 AM
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Ken, go here for a different solution to the OEM plumbing. I’ve been using this for just over 2 years without issue..
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/mace...-275899-9.html
Regarding the floor heat, you control floor heat with Zone 2 on the thermostat.
Turn the Burner on as the electric element isn’t sufficient in cold temps. Then adjust the temp upward to a few degrees above what you’re normally comfortable with. Set the mode to Gas Heat and cycle until the fan is not High, Low, or Auto and the only heat will come from the Aquahot. If you leave it on Auto, or another setting, the Roof A/C Heat Pumps may run.
Congratulations and good luck.
-Matt
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2012 Tiffin Phaeton 40QKH (Our Phaeton was so nice, we bought it twice)
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01-31-2019, 05:28 AM
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Congratulation and welcome, still learning my 19 as well.
Macerator hose, disconnect the cam lock at the MH side of the hose to release the vacuum, the water will empty just like a slinky. Several post on doing a quick release head using cam locks thanks to s Seeg. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/mace...ml#post4220419
This will let you see if the tank is clean on back flushing, and removing the head makes the hose easier to handle putting back. Also be VERY careful using the plastic door. I use the bottom hatch in the compartment to route the hose out and will be installing the spring mod that was just posted to the door today. Thanks to Oneknight http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/mace...ed-426583.html
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01-31-2019, 07:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
Can't help the Macerator problem but as for the floor heat it is provided by a Propane Furnace. Got GAS? Set t-stat to heat, (Furnace if you have Heat Pumps A/C's) Heat pumps work with the A/C's. Fan to auto and desired temp. That should do it.
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It is unfortunate that people try to help in the Entegra forum who do not know about Entegras. The 2019 Aspire does not have propane.
To get floor heat turn on Zone 2 to Gas and have AquaHot burner on. Set Zone 2 thermostat to higher than others. Be prepared to wait a long time as tile does not heat
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01-31-2019, 07:18 AM
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Ken, I don’t understand problem with the macerator hose unless you have left that big black thing screwed on the gray end as shown in picture. With the large cap removed, just lift macerator hose coming out of compartment slightly higher than the door and it will drain. Can’t do anything about what is on the hose going up to compartment but as long as you rinse with gray water should not be a problem.
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01-31-2019, 09:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Butte64
Ken, I don’t understand problem with the macerator hose unless you have left that big black thing screwed on the gray end as shown in picture. With the large cap removed, just lift macerator hose coming out of compartment slightly higher than the door and it will drain. Can’t do anything about what is on the hose going up to compartment but as long as you rinse with gray water should not be a problem.
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The 19's have a quick release cam lock at the end of the hose in the compartment that makes disconnecting easy now. No more walking the hose over and over. I was going to make an adapter until I looked......didn't need it.
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01-31-2019, 11:38 AM
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Welcome to the family! Hope you love your 19 Aspire as much as we love ours. I handle our floor heat a little differently apparently. It is zone 2, set to gas heat, no blower - but we keep ours set a little lower than we would the regular forced air heat. When we set it to the same or higher, it cooks us to well done. We like it warm so when using the forced air heat we usually have it set at 74. If we kick in the floor heat, anything over 68 is too hot. It does take about 12-24 hours to get to full heat but it is very effective. If you set it higher than the rest of your heat, my guess is you'll be backing it down as soon as it gets to temp. When we have the floor heat on and at temp, we rarely need anything else.
As far as the macerator goes, I can't comment except that Rick hasn't had any issues getting it to drain - and I don't believe he ever disconnects it from the coach, even momentarily. He loves it - our stinky slinky has never been used. That could change once we make a trip that involves a long term stay in one location but in our travels last summer - over 8200 miles in 4 months - he only used the macerator.
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01-31-2019, 02:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Butte64
It is unfortunate that people try to help in the Entegra forum who do not know about Entegras. The 2019 Aspire does not have propane.
To get floor heat turn on Zone 2 to Gas and have AquaHot burner on. Set Zone 2 thermostat to higher than others. Be prepared to wait a long time as tile does not heat
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What's unfortunate is I have helped people that called the "furnace heat" "Floor heat" VS ceiling heat pumps. Too bad we all don't speak the same language.
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01-31-2019, 02:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
What's unfortunate is I have helped people that called the "furnace heat" "Floor heat" VS ceiling heat pumps. Too bad we all don't speak the same language.
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Very true cavie. In this case the question was about floor heat that works with circulating hot water under the floor when selecting Zone 2. Zone 1 and 3 provide forced air heating. It is confusing that all these work when HEAT GAS is selected even though no gas is involved. They all use AquaHot heat. Ceiling heat pumps function when HEAT ELEC is selected.
Thanks for your efforts to help everyone. It is difficult when there are so many differences between models and years.
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02-01-2019, 05:48 AM
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Thanks to all who replied !!
I understand it now and will work on the macerator hose later.......
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