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Uniquick vs John Guest
Verfasst: 2019-11-14 22:54:42
von Heering80
Hi,
It's time for us to think about the water system for our truck. It seems that there are at least two common piping systems in use, Uniquick and John Guest. JG is more prominent in the web, but which would you guys recommend and why?
When it comes to pumps, is Shurflo the way to go, or are there better value pumps available too?
My initial idea for a setup is:
FILTER -> TANK -> PUMP -> EXPANSION TANK -> HEATER -> TAPS (kitchen + toilet/shower). Is it good to have a single filter before the tank, or would it be better after it? I guess there should also be pressure gauges and drain valves here and there, but not really sure where and why

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I have the selbstausbau dvd, but I'm writing in hope that someone would like to chat in english. If you know a good thread in german, please recommend it. I can translate it once I find one, but it seems to be difficult to find them using search.
Re: Uniquick vs John Guest
Verfasst: 2019-11-15 8:53:15
von mdoerr
It depends what material you want to use.
I used aluminium compound pipes. There are different manufacturers available at local DIY stores.
I'd recommend a different setup
Tank -> Pump ( -> optional UV treatment) -> Filter -> Taps
I use an Italian pump for 24V with pressure vessel all stainless steel. (Hauswasserwerk)
Re: Uniquick vs John Guest
Verfasst: 2019-11-15 10:29:20
von grijo
mdoerr hat geschrieben: ↑2019-11-15 8:53:15
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I used aluminium compound pipes. There are different manufacturers available at local DIY stores.
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Do you use coated aluminium pipes?
I used a small piece of uncoated Aluminium pipe in my Landrover and i got aluminium corrosion with the result of "white flakes" at the tap.
I then changed to copper pipe
Joachim
Re: Uniquick vs John Guest
Verfasst: 2019-11-15 13:17:18
von siegerland
Hi, Kunstoff-Fittinge sind leichter als Metall-Fittinge, das spricht sicher dafür, die Kosten sind jedoch enorm.
Über die Pistentauglichkeit von Uniquick und JG kann ich keine Aussage machen.
Wir entschieden uns für Klemmringverschraubungen aus Messing und koppeln diese mit Mehrschichtverbundrohr (Tipp hier aus dem Forum!)
Damit sind vielfältige Anwendungen realisierbar und reversierbar. Die Vielfalt der Fittingtypen ist groß.
Gruß
Stefan
Re: Uniquick vs John Guest
Verfasst: 2019-11-15 14:34:31
von Mister Catdriver
Hi,
our water installation is fitted with the uniquick System!
It is very easy and i would absolutely recommend it!
If its necessary to open or change any Connection, this is possible without Tools.
Joerg
Re: Uniquick vs John Guest
Verfasst: 2019-11-15 18:04:17
von moje 57
Hi,
We have the Uniqick system. In the drinking water system, any brass or bronze is taboo. Especially when silver ions are to be used in drinking water hygiene, electrochemical corrosion can occur and cause problems.
Greetings,
Re: Uniquick vs John Guest
Verfasst: 2019-11-15 21:24:18
von Apolda13
Ich kann Viega Sanfix Wasserleitungen mit Pressverbinder aus Rotguss und Hülsen aus Edelstahl empfehlen.
https://www.wohnmobil-selbstausbau.com/ ... AC-N_.html
Hält sicher und für Trinkwasser gemacht.
Re: Uniquick vs John Guest
Verfasst: 2019-11-15 21:29:42
von Heering80
mdoerr hat geschrieben: ↑2019-11-15 8:53:15
I'd recommend a different setup
Tank -> Pump ( -> optional UV treatment) -> Filter -> Taps
Somebody thought that filtering all the water during tank filling would make sure that you only had clean water with you.. But is it so that water laying around in tanks gather some inpurities over days, and thus would be good to filter just before use?
Do you guys have an extra pump for sucking water from natural sources like lakes and streams? Or are you dependent on finding a pressurised water source?
Uniquick seems to have an upper hand right now..