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Thanks your comment :) We did think of doing that but the space is a bit limited under the sink so we decided to test it out and wait to see if we really need it. Thanks for watching :)
FYI. Three other alternatives. 1). HD has a remote sink basket opener, so you don’t need to reach in the water to let water out of the sink. $29, but on sale from? Keeps drain shut until button is pushed. 2). Sink basket that has metal screw instead of plastic or spring stem. The center screw tightens rubber/cork to keep water from leaking out. Works perfect. Tight. Can’t be bumped or jared. ($15?) for strainer and basket, but need to remember to screw it down all the time. 3). They make plastic 1/4 turn ball valves. I saw 2” today as looking for other components - sorry, I did not notice other sizes. Less than $10. But needs other attachment stuff. Also needs to be turned off all the time.
I like the rubber sink plug idea. Easy and readily available in any sink accessory isle. A couple drips of bleach doen in the gray water would probably do the trick too though
Another Somebody, Yes, I agree. The thing is, dealing with a class C grey water tank, it got stinkier than the black water tank. Once the bacteria took over, it was runaway bacteria. I know we a dealing with a different beast in vans, but I want to be prepared to “cork” it shut until it can be taken care of ie dump and wash out bucket.
Did it work? I have one I purchased for bathing but also have solar shower. Would love to know your result and how you did it. Currently using a prima 5 gallon jug with the manual pump but have to “carry” water to sink area.
For the most part I've done the same sink layout in my van. It has served me well for the last 3 months and i am perfectly happy with the foot pump as it is amazing how little water you use because of the control it offers.
Terry B i have a foot pump pipe system and the pipe that comes out of the fresh tank is mouldy, why? we change the water every few days i don’t know how to stop this, no one seems to talk to talk about mould problems in the van i would love some answers 😓
@@pouredoutmywindow Try running a quart of vinegar through your system. I sometimes rinse out my water containers with a tiny bit of soap, and rinse them vigorously with vinegar. I've not has a mold problem in 4 years of doing this.
Ok I really like the compact low tech design. Buuuut by not having a water seal from your sink to your Grey water you are going to have some nasty stink coming straight up that drain. I’d def change it and put an “S” pipe in and save yourself some nasty smells-esp when u leave the van closed up on warm days.
I've had a similar system longer than this guy. Your concern is seemingly sensible, but realistically imaginary. There is no such problem in actually use.
This water is just grey water, not a black water and they use biodegradable soap so just park on some land or near and drain and turn the handle, flush out with a little clean water and you will be fine. A lot of people wash their cars and let it drain down the sewage which is the same thing.
@@AaronBesser No, at most the pressure inside the bucket would bubble up on the sink side of the S pipe. Just like it does for making alcohol (i.e. homemade beer brewing).
Love the tap! Why no U-Trap in the plumbing? Depends how often you empty it, but if you have the tank for a while it might begin to smell out the drain.
P-trap is what people are referring to and available at any hard ware store. You could make one by bending a rubber hose. The idea is to capture a bit of water in the bend which blocks the odor and every time you wash some water remains. Another idea would be a flapper that opens when water flows and closes when it isn’t.
Suggestion: I would definitely have at least a 6 gallon grey water receptacle vs the five gallon bucket. Otherwise you'll always be running the risk of that bucket overflowing because your water source holds 6 gallons. And that doens't even take into account any additional fluids that might go into the sink like if you're dumping out the dregs of a beer or other beverage, etc. It just seems like a set up to tempt fate to have 6 gallon water sources with a grey water capacity of only 5 gallons.
Or, just don't fill your 2 water jugs more than 5 gallons. Also, not all your 6 gallons of water is going down the drain. Filling up a pot to cook or a glass of water to drink...none of that goes down the drain.
Hummm, with a stealth drain, something that can be cracked a tiny bit so it drains as he drives down the highway, over flowing is not really a concern. (Additionally nothing draining out of that bucket on to the highway is going to be nastier than what cars generally drip onto the highway.)
@@rennemichaels2706 My first thoughts too upon seeing that. Nobody is going to drive out of their way to a dump station to offload 5 gallons of dish and hand wash water.
I just bought a small ambulance and this water set-up is GREAT! haven't put it in yet but the advice and details really helped! Thank you! Keep them coming!
This is exactly what I had in my mind. I can't stand that horrible water pump noise from the electrical ones. I want a bigger sink though aka Humbleroad. I def. want an option to dump into a street drain quietly. .
ugh... having the gray water outlet to the side instead of the bottom is going to leave you with a 1" sludge at all times that can't drain out and no S bend is going to make your camper smell.... Also-- your quick release system is going to backfire... you can't have gravity flow waste water being reduced down at every connection. It should have been a 2" wide outlet to allow for faster emptying unless you're planning on letting this dribble out on the road as you're driving LOL
I really appreciate this video - it is exactly what I have been looking for. I am an old man - 80 years old - and am getting ready to build a van to live in for whatever time I can now. I can't lift a lot and need convenience. I want a simple system, not expensive. This is perfect. No electrical, easy to handle containers, and inexpensive. I like that you have it at the door for easy access - better for me than on the opposite side. While I plan to have solar panels, I am not going to go wild over electric - just enough to take care of lights, a small entertainment center (probably no TV) and charging laptop, cellphones, small cameras, etc. I want easy and as low maintenance as possible. I have spent the last forty years maintaining a country home, working my tail off with plumbing problems, electrical problems, yard equipment problems, rodent problems, you name it. It is a van or probably a nursing home, and I still want to travel a bit and be able to continue fishing. Concerned about toilet situation - still looking for best solution to that, but I don't plan to do a lot of boondocking, so there will likely always be a WalMart or MacDonald's somewhere close enough for most needs. Thanks for your video - I am a subscriber but need to look for your other videos.
i’d like to see a video on exactly what tools you used to do all of this :) it would be very helpful in my journey to van life! great videos, very informational!
'drains into a dump station = Ha Ha Ha 'well explained system you put together I love 'simple' ideally you used lead free solder I'm going to check out the link to the foot pump thanks
gary gerard lead free makes sense but hopefully he’s not drinking this water. If so I would install water filter and if water isn’t chlorinated consider it.
Hi. Thanks so much. I, too, am using the foot pump style sink set up. I am making my own foot pump with wood, half a tennis ball, and a siphon pump. Its quite cute and was cheap. I have your exact same sink. I needed a deep sink but not too big and that one fit the bill for 10 bucks at a Habitat Restore and it was brand new. I also purchased a sink cabinet from there as well. Your space is nice and I enjoyed your video. Great job. Btw, those other pumps are loud and waste a lot of water. Our way is brilliant! Lol. Safe travels. Namaste my friend.
Wanda MyMannequinMayhem Hi Wanda!!!! I am suuuuuuper curious about your tennis ball pump. Do you have a short clip showing us just how you put yours together? You clever woman. Namaste & many beautiful journeys!! :-)
Advice for anyone doing a similar thing. Whenever you have room for two hose clamps instead of one, put two of them. It will hold much better when things vibrate etc as it does in cars.
I'm striving to get setup as simply and inexpensively as possible, because the root intention of choosing this lifestyle is simplicity and financial independence.
that looks freakin perfect. i miiiight have put a sheet of formica on top of your counter though. that wood might get kinda dinged up and colored if you're using it for food prep. well, you could use cutting boards. but a sheet of formica makes a pretty good cutting board. regardless - very nice job.
FYI the 5 gallon bucket will crack and leak if the water in it freezes. The blue 5 gallon bottles don't crack even if the water freezes as long as there's room for the water to expand. Learn from my mistakes. ; )
Finally someone who uses a marine foot pump. I never understood why "everyone" has a noisy, power hungry electrical pump, that pressurizes the system so you can wait for leaks to develop, and then they complain about how limited their water supply is. A question: is that clear reinforced hose you are using food grade or drinking water grade?
Water pumps are very reliable and much better than pumping with your foot. I had mine over 2 years now with no issues. And a pressure tank between the water pump and the sink prevents the pump from turning on every time you turn on water.
My question would be why use a marine foot pump when you can simply lift the fresh water above the tap (or gate valve) and let gravity do the work? But your question is very good as well!
@@age_of_reason Even more reliable than a pedal water pump is no pump at all. Just lift the water above the sink and use a tap or gate valve to control the flow of water, and let gravity do the work after you elevated the water up there.
I've been searching for a foot pump tutorial for a long time now, this is the best one I've seen. Been enjoying your channel for a few years now. Thank you for sharing this and all your great videos. 🙏
Question- what if you installed the freshwater cans higher than the sink. The water pump would still regulate when the water comes out, but you’d have a strong flow. Just a thought. I’m considering it for mine, but if not I’ll just do this!
This is pretty much exactly the system I designed for my tiny house, except I have a P-trap on my drain to keep odors from coming back up the drain pipe, and I don't bother with a drain on the bucket, itself. It's a simple enough matter to simply remove the entire bucket and dump it when needed.
There is a battery powered survival pro that includes a very small ec pump & it barely makes any noise from what I've seen. Maybe something to look at? Get chargeable batteries. Also the EC pump has filters in it too that would make fresher water.
Very cool. I am going to run a similar setuo. I couldn't help but notice that the soldering wasn't being done properly. When soldering you want your flame an inch away from your connections so that when you actually touch the pipe with the solder it will suck it in and create a very good seal. By placing the flame directly on or too close to the connection point you risk there being gaps you can't see and having a leak now or in the future.
I'm wondering how the quick release will work in winter? The ones I've seen have a valve. Below freezing, the hose doesn't drain and therefore freezes the water at the end. Else, it'll have to be the old fashion way. The 5 gallon bucket weighs half as much when half full. This makes it easier to dump/drain.
Good plan. But one big problem. The gray tank will not completely drain because of the spigot being on the side. In one week you will have horrible smell and gas. I know. That’s how I started. Now I use a small bucket I empty and clean daily. KISS
Nice. I notice the #2 Robertson (square) drive screw heads, and consequently suspect you of being Canadian, our American cousins being to a large extent deprived of this excellent invention. I've switched, with no regret, from copper to Pex for my few plumbing endeavors, but it lacks the rigidity of copper and a certain "je ne sais quoi", maybe elegance, of your copper spout .
I live in a McMasion and love this. Only thing I would do differently is use a cheap clearance regular faucet with aerator, swivel action and pull out sprayer. Also, undermounting a sink to wood is going to be an ongoing bacteria/deterioration/discoloration issue around the rim. No amount of caulking is going to help over time. I'd use solid surfacing here with integral bowl that can handle scrubbing & bleach etc. Good video!
Really good video. Clear concise and informative. I am getting closer to my van purchase stage. I will buy a white panel as opposed to a motorhome. I love the idea of designing it myself. Looking forward to watching more videos about the van build.
Great video, thank you for the ideas. That pumpdesign is way old and stil going strong. I would use a dumptank that is at least the size of (one of) your water tanks. To prevent overflow.
Could also use a 5 gallon weed sprayer as I do.you cut the hose,attach a shower head or sprayer from a sink to it .then add water and use the hand pump to pump up pressure
Hello, Very nice design. set up and construction. Well thought out and constructed for your requirements. The best part is: If anything breaks or fails to function, you can just take it off and head to Home Depot, get parts, and fix it and to this in less than 2 hours and be on your way. Doesn't get any better than that. Regards, ~~ Karen Calypte
Good simple foot pump. On mine i will put a foot switch there to control a small pump On the water supply after the pump i will use a gate valve to limit water usage. If possible i will put an submerged water heating element ring you can buy from tractor supply. Hook that to a solar generator when needed. But you already got a system. Right now i dont even have a van yet. Yours right now is better..... nice...
Hi, I love the video and how simple is the plumbing system. I'm from Brasil and I'm dreaming about building my van. I have a question, I what about bad smells comib from the gray water tank? Are you guys having this problem? Couldn't be good installing a Siphon conexion?
iked everything apart from the foot pump. For 13usd A 12 V SHOWER pump hose rather than the copper tap would work great on solar. liked the video and simple instruction
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned these foot pump problems yet. I have a similar system that I created and built about 3 years ago. A few things about the foot pump: 1. I used a similar but different brand foot pump, and it leaked between the pump housing and the pump outlet fittings. Returned it to the company, got a new one, and it leaked as well. Would not recommend the one I got.. The Whale brand, as shown in the video, is probably better. This is the short description for the one that I purchased and would NOT recommend: Item: Marine Boat Baby Foot Pump Suitable for 1/2" Flexible Hose Rubber & Nylon Made [Misc.] [ASIN: B00S59ULW0] 2. Unless you are in constantly cold conditions (and maybe even then), algae will build up over time _inside_ the foot pump. Once I discovered that, I began running one gallon of heavily chlorinated / bleached water through the pump about every two months, followed by one gallon of clear water to flush out the bleach water. No problem since then.
Dude!...does your girlfriend weld braze??...Jeez. Does she have any single sister?...LOL. I am "designing" if such word can be applied to my childish drawing skills, a similar setup, but gravity fed.
This is soooooo brilliant! I've been longing for a hands-free pump for my bathroom sink situation for ages, and I could have this drain directly into the tub. I really can mount a sink above my tub now! Thank you! I'm looking at making my own pump with a siphon, tennis ball, hinge and pedal. Yeah, this is a win/win.
drill a 1/4 inch hole in your fresh water cap to allow air to enter the tank. If you do this you would get faster flow, and do same for grey tank so it drains faster.
What do you think about the vinyl tubing with regards to potable water? Does it add a taste? I hear that that stuff is not rated for drinking water so for my build I was thinking about doing PEX instead. However, it is not as flexible and requires special fittings so I understand the appeal of the vinyl and I might go with it anyway. Then have a free standing water filter on the counter for drinking. The vinyl will just be for doing dishes and stuff. I'd love to hear opinions on that. Should I go with the PEX?
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Do you have any videos on the cabinet build. I really like them. It's the look I'm going for in my cabin.
Cheaper
This is the best, most compact plumbing setup I've seen! Thanks very much for sharing!
Thank you so much for this video. This helps so much! Cheers from Newbrunswick Canada!
I went with your two thin-tank system as a interim solution until I can see what our consumption is like. Thanks for posting.
This might sound weird, but I'm gonna build this and out it in my dorm room because I really want a sink😂
I will do the same too.
Now I just need to learn how to make a kitchen mini 😂
It's not really that weird this basic setup principal is used in places like dry cabins in Alaska and stuff all the time
Make sure you read your dorm contract
They might not allow it.
Where did you get the 6gal jugs?
I know this was a year ago but...did it work out lol? And where do you empty the tank of greywater?
No trap? No vent?
I like the foot pump idea, a voltage and water saver!
I wonder if an S-bend in the grey water downpipe would be a useful addition, to keep unpleasant odours in the bucket?
Thanks your comment :) We did think of doing that but the space is a bit limited under the sink so we decided to test it out and wait to see if we really need it. Thanks for watching :)
Karin Corbin that was my thought also
FYI. Three other alternatives.
1). HD has a remote sink basket opener, so you don’t need to reach in the water to let water out of the sink. $29, but on sale from? Keeps drain shut until button is pushed.
2). Sink basket that has metal screw instead of plastic or spring stem. The center screw tightens rubber/cork to keep water from leaking out. Works perfect. Tight. Can’t be bumped or jared. ($15?) for strainer and basket, but need to remember to screw it down all the time.
3). They make plastic 1/4 turn ball valves. I saw 2” today as looking for other components - sorry, I did not notice other sizes. Less than $10. But needs other attachment stuff. Also needs to be turned off all the time.
I like the rubber sink plug idea. Easy and readily available in any sink accessory isle.
A couple drips of bleach doen in the gray water would probably do the trick too though
Another Somebody, Yes, I agree. The thing is, dealing with a class C grey water tank, it got stinkier than the black water tank. Once the bacteria took over, it was runaway bacteria. I know we a dealing with a different beast in vans, but I want to be prepared to “cork” it shut until it can be taken care of ie dump and wash out bucket.
Need to have a ratchet strap around your fresh water tanks each one of them tanks full weighs 50 lb
Simple is BEST because simple is cheap and dependable. Too many people look FIRST for the most elaborate and complicated solution.
I think I'm going to try to build one with a pressurized bottle from a bug spray chemical bottle new and unused from home depot.
Results?
@@CallMeFil I've seen portable showers made this way so it would definitely work
Did it work? I have one I purchased for bathing but also have solar shower. Would love to know your result and how you did it. Currently using a prima 5 gallon jug with the manual pump but have to “carry” water to sink area.
I had to take a moment and say how much I enjoy and learn from your channel. You guys are terrific!
Thanks so much for the super positive feedback 👍😀😀
For the most part I've done the same sink layout in my van. It has served me well for the last 3 months and i am perfectly happy with the foot pump as it is amazing how little water you use because of the control it offers.
Terry B i have a foot pump pipe system and the pipe that comes out of the fresh tank is mouldy, why? we change the water every few days i don’t know how to stop this, no one seems to talk to talk about mould problems in the van i would love some answers 😓
@@pouredoutmywindow Try running a quart of vinegar through your system. I sometimes rinse out my water containers with a tiny bit of soap, and rinse them vigorously with vinegar. I've not has a mold problem in 4 years of doing this.
How much did your configuration cost?
I really like this. I always want to find innovative and inexpensive. Thanks for the tuturial
Ok I really like the compact low tech design. Buuuut by not having a water seal from your sink to your Grey water you are going to have some nasty stink coming straight up that drain. I’d def change it and put an “S” pipe in and save yourself some nasty smells-esp when u leave the van closed up on warm days.
great job and some good Ideas. Enjoy ! Its fun to see all the campers people are making
I've had a similar system longer than this guy. Your concern is seemingly sensible, but realistically imaginary. There is no such problem in actually use.
This water is just grey water, not a black water and they use biodegradable soap so just park on some land or near and drain and turn the handle, flush out with a little clean water and you will be fine. A lot of people wash their cars and let it drain down the sewage which is the same thing.
If you do this wouldn't air pressure build up in the bucket until it EXPLODES!!!!!
@@AaronBesser No, at most the pressure inside the bucket would bubble up on the sink side of the S pipe. Just like it does for making alcohol (i.e. homemade beer brewing).
Love the tap! Why no U-Trap in the plumbing? Depends how often you empty it, but if you have the tank for a while it might begin to smell out the drain.
P-trap is what people are referring to and available at any hard ware store. You could make one by bending a rubber hose. The idea is to capture a bit of water in the bend which blocks the odor and every time you wash some water remains.
Another idea would be a flapper that opens when water flows and closes when it isn’t.
Great design! I'll be converting a van soon myself and I'm going to to use this design, thanks from a new subscriber in Texas.
Suggestion: I would definitely have at least a 6 gallon grey water receptacle vs the five gallon bucket. Otherwise you'll always be running the risk of that bucket overflowing because your water source holds 6 gallons. And that doens't even take into account any additional fluids that might go into the sink like if you're dumping out the dregs of a beer or other beverage, etc. It just seems like a set up to tempt fate to have 6 gallon water sources with a grey water capacity of only 5 gallons.
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Yep, smart, thought of this too. 💪👌
Drain pipe as grey water. Many diameters. It can fit in wasted space.
Or, just don't fill your 2 water jugs more than 5 gallons. Also, not all your 6 gallons of water is going down the drain. Filling up a pot to cook or a glass of water to drink...none of that goes down the drain.
Hummm, with a stealth drain, something that can be cracked a tiny bit so it drains as he drives down the highway, over flowing is not really a concern. (Additionally nothing draining out of that bucket on to the highway is going to be nastier than what cars generally drip onto the highway.)
@@rennemichaels2706 My first thoughts too upon seeing that. Nobody is going to drive out of their way to a dump station to offload 5 gallons of dish and hand wash water.
I just bought a small ambulance and this water set-up is GREAT! haven't put it in yet but the advice and details really helped! Thank you! Keep them coming!
I think it would be awesome for the shower too but I would want a better water flow for the 🚿
This is exactly what I had in my mind. I can't stand that horrible water pump noise from the electrical ones. I want a bigger sink though aka Humbleroad. I def. want an option to dump into a street drain quietly.
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ugh... having the gray water outlet to the side instead of the bottom is going to leave you with a 1" sludge at all times that can't drain out and no S bend is going to make your camper smell.... Also-- your quick release system is going to backfire... you can't have gravity flow waste water being reduced down at every connection. It should have been a 2" wide outlet to allow for faster emptying unless you're planning on letting this dribble out on the road as you're driving LOL
I really appreciate this video - it is exactly what I have been looking for. I am an old man - 80 years old - and am getting ready to build a van to live in for whatever time I can now. I can't lift a lot and need convenience. I want a simple system, not expensive. This is perfect. No electrical, easy to handle containers, and inexpensive. I like that you have it at the door for easy access - better for me than on the opposite side. While I plan to have solar panels, I am not going to go wild over electric - just enough to take care of lights, a small entertainment center (probably no TV) and charging laptop, cellphones, small cameras, etc. I want easy and as low maintenance as possible. I have spent the last forty years maintaining a country home, working my tail off with plumbing problems, electrical problems, yard equipment problems, rodent problems, you name it. It is a van or probably a nursing home, and I still want to travel a bit and be able to continue fishing. Concerned about toilet situation - still looking for best solution to that, but I don't plan to do a lot of boondocking, so there will likely always be a WalMart or MacDonald's somewhere close enough for most needs.
Thanks for your video - I am a subscriber but need to look for your other videos.
I think a composting toilet is best. No plumbing. No black water.
So cool!! I saw this is four years ago! How did it work out for you?!
Very well thought out, efficient, fail safe, and effective. Great content and well produced.
Thank you :)
i’d like to see a video on exactly what tools you used to do all of this :) it would be very helpful in my journey to van life! great videos, very informational!
'drains into a dump station = Ha Ha Ha
'well explained system you put together
I love 'simple'
ideally you used lead free solder
I'm going to check out the link to the foot pump
thanks
gary gerard lead free makes sense but hopefully he’s not drinking this water. If so I would install water filter and if water isn’t chlorinated consider it.
Hi. Thanks so much. I, too, am using the foot pump style sink set up. I am making my own foot pump with wood, half a tennis ball, and a siphon pump. Its quite cute and was cheap. I have your exact same sink. I needed a deep sink but not too big and that one fit the bill for 10 bucks at a Habitat Restore and it was brand new. I also purchased a sink cabinet from there as well. Your space is nice and I enjoyed your video. Great job. Btw, those other pumps are loud and waste a lot of water. Our way is brilliant! Lol. Safe travels. Namaste my friend.
Wow, that tennis ball foot pump sounds pretty interesting! Best of luck with your build :)
Wanda MyMannequinMayhem Hi Wanda!!!! I am suuuuuuper curious about your tennis ball pump. Do you have a short clip showing us just how you put yours together? You clever woman. Namaste & many beautiful journeys!! :-)
Very cool and practical
I'd love to see a video about your foot pump.
Want to see the pump
Super awesome! I love "low tech" solutions, they're often better than more common ones. Thanks for sharing.
We really enjoyed your video and that is a cool idea. My husband really likes your foot pump.
By far, the most helpful simple diy plumbing instructional I have seen. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Advice for anyone doing a similar thing. Whenever you have room for two hose clamps instead of one, put two of them. It will hold much better when things vibrate etc as it does in cars.
do you use sink cover? it's nice to have sink that is covered with same material as countertop
I'm striving to get setup as simply and inexpensively as possible, because the root intention of choosing this lifestyle is simplicity and financial independence.
He thinks he's being sneaky but everybody knows he's going to crack his gray water and dump it wherever he feels like it
You did a great job designing and building this system.
I really like it.
Thanks for another great video!
Great setup! Simple and effective. Could easily be adapted to a portable unit to use outdoors as well
I suggest putting a P trap in the grey water bucket. It will reduce odors and fruit flies.
you two are the nicest people I know ever...wish you all the best with the van conversion...God bles you guys:)
be happy...keep smiling!:)
Have you checked out the solder you used .. is it lead free .. very important for your health .
I'm not sure you can get lead plumbing solder anymore. You have to search to find lead solder for electronics.
I read that as soldier and thought you meant that he stole the pump from a marine haha
Also, there are different kinds of solders?
that looks freakin perfect. i miiiight have put a sheet of formica on top of your counter though. that wood might get kinda dinged up and colored if you're using it for food prep. well, you could use cutting boards. but a sheet of formica makes a pretty good cutting board. regardless - very nice job.
FYI the 5 gallon bucket will crack and leak if the water in it freezes. The blue 5 gallon bottles don't crack even if the water freezes as long as there's room for the water to expand. Learn from my mistakes. ; )
Finally someone who uses a marine foot pump. I never understood why "everyone" has a noisy, power hungry electrical pump, that pressurizes the system so you can wait for leaks to develop, and then they complain about how limited their water supply is.
A question: is that clear reinforced hose you are using food grade or drinking water grade?
Water pumps are very reliable and much better than pumping with your foot. I had mine over 2 years now with no issues. And a pressure tank between the water pump and the sink prevents the pump from turning on every time you turn on water.
My question would be why use a marine foot pump when you can simply lift the fresh water above the tap (or gate valve) and let gravity do the work?
But your question is very good as well!
@@age_of_reason Even more reliable than a pedal water pump is no pump at all. Just lift the water above the sink and use a tap or gate valve to control the flow of water, and let gravity do the work after you elevated the water up there.
I've been searching for a foot pump tutorial for a long time now, this is the best one I've seen. Been enjoying your channel for a few years now.
Thank you for sharing this and all your great videos. 🙏
Question- what if you installed the freshwater cans higher than the sink. The water pump would still regulate when the water comes out, but you’d have a strong flow.
Just a thought. I’m considering it for mine, but if not I’ll just do this!
Your approach and build is spot on. You made it for your personal needs. Excellent explanations as well.
HOLE in floor of van = LOO to use on motorway
1 metre FUNNEL on roof TO COLLECT RAIN into bucket........beat you.
I love the simplicity of this system! Great job. Thank you for sharimg. God bless.
This is pretty much exactly the system I designed for my tiny house, except I have a P-trap on my drain to keep odors from coming back up the drain pipe, and I don't bother with a drain on the bucket, itself. It's a simple enough matter to simply remove the entire bucket and dump it when needed.
Brilliant plumbing solution! Super simple, yet highly functional. I love it!
Cool! Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching :)
There is a battery powered survival pro that includes a very small ec pump & it barely makes any noise from what I've seen. Maybe something to look at? Get chargeable batteries. Also the EC pump has filters in it too that would make fresher water.
I’m going buy 1 of these floor pumps great video very helpful
Very cool. I am going to run a similar setuo. I couldn't help but notice that the soldering wasn't being done properly. When soldering you want your flame an inch away from your connections so that when you actually touch the pipe with the solder it will suck it in and create a very good seal. By placing the flame directly on or too close to the connection point you risk there being gaps you can't see and having a leak now or in the future.
I've always wanted to see a foot pump shower so it wouldn't be running the whole time but also hands free so you can keep scrubbing lol.
I installed shower heads in my house with the cut off switch while you scrub!
Simple is great…
Thank you so much for sharing this! It really helps for someone who's new to van life:))
I have looked at so many sources of installing a nonelectric pump, this system is by far the easiest to understand!
I will be adding this system to my tent trailer, thanks for sharing!
I'm wondering how the quick release will work in winter? The ones I've seen have a valve. Below freezing, the hose doesn't drain and therefore freezes the water at the end. Else, it'll have to be the old fashion way. The 5 gallon bucket weighs half as much when half full. This makes it easier to dump/drain.
Good plan. But one big problem. The gray tank will not completely drain because of the spigot being on the side. In one week you will have horrible smell and gas. I know. That’s how I started. Now I use a small bucket I empty and clean daily. KISS
Nice. I notice the #2 Robertson (square) drive screw heads, and consequently suspect you of being Canadian, our American cousins being to a large extent deprived of this excellent invention. I've switched, with no regret, from copper to Pex for my few plumbing endeavors, but it lacks the rigidity of copper and a certain "je ne sais quoi", maybe elegance, of your copper spout .
Hi, how did you secure the faucet to the worktop?
Thank you for your video, as someone with NO plumbing experience, it is doable. You were great at explaining how and why you chose this method.
I live in a McMasion and love this. Only thing I would do differently is use a cheap clearance regular faucet with aerator, swivel action and pull out sprayer. Also, undermounting a sink to wood is going to be an ongoing bacteria/deterioration/discoloration issue around the rim. No amount of caulking is going to help over time. I'd use solid surfacing here with integral bowl that can handle scrubbing & bleach etc. Good video!
Thanks for the video. I like the way it is so neat and clean.
is that wood, for the sink counter, is that wood pine? is it 3/4° ? is it pine?
im wondering how long those water lasts?
could have put a bigger water tank in there unless if all you do is wash your face after sleeping in the van
Really good video. Clear concise and informative. I am getting closer to my van purchase stage. I will buy a white panel as opposed to a motorhome. I love the idea of designing it myself. Looking forward to watching more videos about the van build.
This is the only video on UA-cam explaining how to install this kind of foot pump. I am building a low tech van, so thank you so much!
very helpful- thanks~!
Very impressive but, can it fly?
Only if they pull a Thelma and Louise
Well done! Exactly what I've been looking for. This system is ideal for me. Thank you so much
Spotted our Whale Babyfoot Pump, great video !
Great job👍
Also good point on using less water. Cuts down on hauling it.
Looking forward to see it come together.
Great video, thank you for the ideas. That pumpdesign is way old and stil going strong. I would use a dumptank that is at least the size of (one of) your water tanks. To prevent overflow.
This is pretty much exactly what I had in mind for my van. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Could also use a 5 gallon weed sprayer as I do.you cut the hose,attach a shower head or sprayer from a sink to it .then add water and use the hand pump to pump up pressure
Love this setup and will build this soon. Do you have any dimensions for this?got any other ideas like this? Good job!!! Where did ya get the sink?
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!
Music is wonderfully relaxing and just the right volume!
Hello, Very nice design. set up and construction. Well thought out and constructed for your requirements. The best part is: If anything breaks or fails to function, you can just take it off and head to Home Depot, get parts, and fix it and to this in less than 2 hours and be on your way. Doesn't get any better than that. Regards, ~~ Karen Calypte
Working on a little outhouse this is super helpful as I want to try to have a little hand washing sink love the foot pump😊
Thank you! This is very helpful.
You can add a hinge on both sides with a foldable board to add more counter space when needed and drop them back down when you need to save space.
I like it efficient, durable and inexpensive.
Do you have a video on how you built the kitchen cabinet?
Good simple foot pump. On mine i will put a foot switch there to control a small pump On the water supply after the pump i will use a gate valve to limit water usage. If possible i will put an submerged water heating element ring you can buy from tractor supply. Hook that to a solar generator when needed. But you already got a system. Right now i dont even have a van yet. Yours right now is better..... nice...
UA-cam REALLY needs a Luv icon for those videos that are above Like. I appreciate this video so much I want to Like it 2xs.
i have a 12v. pump used not loud at all and no one will hear it out side
Hi, I love the video and how simple is the plumbing system. I'm from Brasil and I'm dreaming about building my van. I have a question, I what about bad smells comib from the gray water tank? Are you guys having this problem? Couldn't be good installing a Siphon conexion?
iked everything apart from the foot pump. For 13usd A 12 V SHOWER pump hose rather than the copper tap would work great on solar. liked the video and simple instruction
Awesome! I'll install a foot pump in my van too and the video really helped me figure out how. Thanks so much!
For Farmers' market, we just use put the water tank on a table and the five gallon bucket underneath. That's it.
Put shoes on when you're making a video with you using a footpump, I don't need to see your feet in flip-flops
You don't need to look.
@@jzt999 Like we were warned! Not.
💡 BRILLIANT !
WELL DONE ! 👏
Cynthia 🌷
Texas
Its a easy set up with the water...save on water...and you dont have to worry about stuff breaking....keep oy simple....love it
How you implement your ideas is inspiring!Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely genius, thank you so much, I think I will utilize a similar setup in my off grid tiny home!!
Good Job,,,Simple,,, Cheap and Easy to maintain,. Best Regards
thumbs up for starting out showing us what you're making! A+
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned these foot pump problems yet. I have a similar system that I created and built about 3 years ago. A few things about the foot pump:
1. I used a similar but different brand foot pump, and it leaked between the pump housing and the pump outlet fittings. Returned it to the company, got a new one, and it leaked as well. Would not recommend the one I got.. The Whale brand, as shown in the video, is probably better. This is the short description for the one that I purchased and would NOT recommend:
Item: Marine Boat Baby Foot Pump Suitable for 1/2" Flexible Hose Rubber & Nylon Made [Misc.] [ASIN: B00S59ULW0]
2. Unless you are in constantly cold conditions (and maybe even then), algae will build up over time _inside_ the foot pump. Once I discovered that, I began running one gallon of heavily chlorinated / bleached water through the pump about every two months, followed by one gallon of clear water to flush out the bleach water. No problem since then.
Thanks for sharing this :)
Dude!...does your girlfriend weld braze??...Jeez. Does she have any single sister?...LOL. I am "designing" if such word can be applied to my childish drawing skills, a similar setup, but gravity fed.
This is soooooo brilliant! I've been longing for a hands-free pump for my bathroom sink situation for ages, and I could have this drain directly into the tub. I really can mount a sink above my tub now! Thank you! I'm looking at making my own pump with a siphon, tennis ball, hinge and pedal. Yeah, this is a win/win.
Does that foot pump have a California cancer warning?
You can only use one if you agree to buy 37,000 lb of plastic solar panels that are not recyclable.....
drill a 1/4 inch hole in your fresh water cap to allow air to enter the tank. If you do this you would get faster flow, and do same for grey tank so it drains faster.
What do you think about the vinyl tubing with regards to potable water? Does it add a taste? I hear that that stuff is not rated for drinking water so for my build I was thinking about doing PEX instead. However, it is not as flexible and requires special fittings so I understand the appeal of the vinyl and I might go with it anyway. Then have a free standing water filter on the counter for drinking. The vinyl will just be for doing dishes and stuff. I'd love to hear opinions on that. Should I go with the PEX?