Just built mine before I saw this video and is almost identical other than I used standard air compressor connectors for hoses. Are very compact, self-sealing, can get stainless steel ones, and are pretty reasonably priced from Bunnings. Used male fitting with bayonet to connect hose and bayonet fitting to screw onto and hold female fitting into tank with rubber tap washers either side to seal. BTW, I chose to put my water and cable fittings on the top of the tank so not going to be in the way if use external jerry can holder or bouncing around in the back of the vehicle. Cable-tied some thin foam sheet I had lying around over the end of the pumps as these ones don't have a filter and sucking up a piece of debris could be terminal for these cheap pumps. ( I originally got one of the smaller stainless steel pumps labelled as diesel/water pumps, but they don't have the flow-rate or pressure of these grey plastic ones, unless run on 24V and then would be great) Final touch was using a sealed male bayonet fitting to seal the female water tank fitting while the hose is off so doesn't get contaminated with dust while on the road. I was planning on using the car's appliances battery but the little separate battery is a good idea.
I built one of these years ago but like your idea of the battery, mines has a 12v lead and your new style connection is better too. I made mine with a black container and leave it in the sun behind the back window so I don't need to heat the water! 😁
Hey guys I actually brought one of these ontap products and it is unreal. I wouldn't even waste my time trying to make one after adding up the cost for parts and its been so reliable aswell.
This is certainly an option, but as I’ve shown in this comparison, other units on the market don’t have the valve in the hose connector and other limited capabilities, plus you don’t get the satisfaction of building it yourself 🤷♂️ Each to their own 👍
Hey! I'm looking into changing my system to make it easier for filling, currently everything mounted through the lid! How did you manage to secure the outlet on the inside.. hahaha
What an awesome idea and awesome execution mate! Your instructional video is so easy to follow and thank you for sharing as I have two of these jerry cans and would not in my life have come up with what you have… Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the detailed write-up and parts list. I'm doing this with a scepter water carrier, but I've chosen to drill the water/electric holes in the filler cap, rather than on the carrier itself.
Why did you get food grade pipe from the tank, and then garden grade to the sprayer? Did the water not tase bad as a result of the garden hose? great video too!
Great instructions 👍I do like the stop valve but one of the cons is that the female adapter is on the can and the male on the hose where as most standard hoses will have the female and the tap the male. This setup does make it unable to swap hoses.
Thanks mate. Yes this is true, however with these connections it's unlikely to be swapped around as they are that popular, at least here in Australia anyway.
@@jorgevillamizar1294 put it all together yesterday, only issue was the coil hose is 8mm and the quick release adapter is 12mm so I used a step up adapter Took the dog down the beach this morning, he got a quick blast of drinking water, a hose down and I washed all the sand from my feet before getting into the truck Handy having pressurised water on tap. Thinking of making another and just switching the battery over giving me 40litres for the remote trips
I made something similar. But I used a usb pump. A five volt USB battery pack that can use any AA battery. I run it with a motion switch so entirely hands free. Runs for fifteen seconds. Perfect for dish and hand wash. Three gallons last me a week.
Great vid Nathan. I've been using a $30 12v submersible pump and hose from BCF with the same container you have used, for the last couple years for beach runs, but it definitely would be way easier not needing to plug it in as you have done here. Good stuff
Awesome, a solution like this can be super helpful, particular for those quick beach runs. I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to convert over to a battery option if that was what you are interested in. Cheers.
Just stumbled on this vid, & I must say you have done a great Job with this DIY project. I am now a subscriber to your Chanel & look forward to any other projects you Endeavour on 👍🍺🇦🇺
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I probably wouldn't recommend garden hose for drinking water, but whatever is needed can be sourced based on each individual requirement. Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz Exactly. Doesn’t really bother me, especially since it’s not sitting in the water like the internal tubing is, but might be a consideration for some people. Anyway, it’s a great idea, I wouldn’t mind making one myself. Very handy!
This was excellent, thank you for sharing. I did order the Male quick connect fitting HFCD22835 as per your above information, I think the exact product is actually HFCD22812, not sure if you want to change your link to be updated to the 4.2 bar as it's perfect match. Great instructions also.
Cheers mate! Ah well, they're always some, doesn't matter what you do. I just focus on the positives and the awesome feedback I get from all of you guys. Cheers.
I really liked your video and I wanted to build my own one of these so I used your link to buy the female/ male connection fitting but they aren't the same anymore now the valve is on the male meaning if I disconnect the water hose it will leak from the tank. Its not your fault but I thought that you might like to know so maybe you could update your links. Thank you
Another great instruction video. I thought i did see this setup on some of you previous videos, and i was wondering what the setup/construction was. Now i now thanks for this, very helpful !
Great thanks! But, struggling to get these: - Male quick connect fitting - Female quick connect fitting Finding a half inch (I assume that's the diameter of the opening at both ends) is proving impossible, I tried Amazon and Ali-Express... Any alternative pieces or suppliers? (I'm in Aus, by the way) Cheers!
Yeah sorry mate, but I had a look at this video. Excluding the standard start up ad, there is only 3 ad's placed mid video. This is less than 1 ad per 5 minutes. I never started this channel for money, but this video was released in August and even with 15k views I still haven't broke even for the money spent on this project, let alone the 10's of hours than go into designing, filming, creating and editing this video. Not only do I not get paid for the hours, but I've spend thousands of dollars on 4k camera gear, audio equipment and computers to process and manage the editing. I know that this 'effort' and 'money' isn't a concern to the general viewer, but please consider that these video's cost the viewer $0 to watch and all they have to do is a maximum of watch a 30s ad every 5 minutes or so (that's if they can't be skipped). I don't ask for money, advertise Patreon or run a profit here. I'm trying to break even to provide the target audience with projects, ideas and content that will assist like minded people... All the best, Nathan.
@@XploringOz hi Nathan, was not having a go at you specifically mate, just feels UA-cam is feeding viewers heaps of ads more than usual. We all come here because we love your content but when we are fed ads that can't be skipped it is a PITA. Totally appreciate the time, effort & coin invested to create content so again, not bashing you at all, just the Google execs pushing me the same crappy ads over and over and over. Sorry, rant over. Keep on truckin' brother.
@@V8LC100 Cheers mate. Glad to hear that you still enjoy the content (around the ad's 😂). I guess this day and age, everything comes down to a dollar value... Cheers mate.
So, I am guessing that the yellow wire (unused) is a trigger wire for the pump. Would that mean to take it a step further you could run a trigger to the nozzle, and have it activate when you press it in? Yes makes it more complex but saves the pump running when it has nowhere to pump (ie tap/nozzle turned off).
For sure, this definitely could be an option as well. Given the low pressure of the pump, I found it ran ok for short periods of time when it was pressurised, but you are right, ideally it would be great if it came on automatically. Cheers, Nathan.
Great video Nathan as always. Clear and concise. I have copied a lot of what you have done in the past with my own setup. Not sure about the cost though as when I roughly add the items from your links it comes to over $250
Cheers mate. Yes, I have noted that a couple of the items have changed priced since I film this episode. Also the smaller battery that I used in this project is now out of stock and the larger battery sure adds some cost to the project. Good luck if you do choose to do something similar, I found it a fun project to build as well. Cheers.
Epic video mate never seen this done before. One thing you didn't touch in is how to fill it back up. I assume the hose is only one way for output? Would you have to just manual open the top cap and pour in water or perhaps submerge the whole Jerry can in a water source being portable.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. So the best way to refill would be to open the black screw top near the hose outlet and pour/pump the water in that way. I guess you could submerge the pump, you would just want to keep that 5.5mm power jack as dry as possible to avoid corrosion down the track. Cheers, Nathan.
And to think I've just been pouring the water out of my Jerry can all these years when I could have built myself a setup that has twice as many spots to leak and requires me to recharge a battery and store a hose. lol
Great vid - i am looking at one of those diesel heater that has the water heat function only thing is it needs to cycle water though via a pump - wondering how to extend the rig you have here to encompass the heater unit - e.g cycle water back in the the jerry - perhaps another quick connect to drive water back in?
Ahh yes, this could definitely work. Maybe another intake quick connector fitting at the top? This would separate the water temps to, drawing from the bottom, cooler water and heating the top warmer water?
I guess, but unfortunately you are probably not going to be able to manufacture for less given the style and components used. OnTap do have them, however this is the unit I compare with and don't have stop valves on the connections and will leak everywhere when hoses aren't connected. Cheers.
I had a lot of fun doing this over a weekend. There were some follies like getting the clear tube lost inside the jerry can but I finally got it all together and it works - kindof. I do think the pump could be a lot more powerful. As it is, the stream is more like a strong urination than it is a spray. It might be that my coiled hose needs to be cut down? What do you think.
Great to hear that this project worked out for you. It is a fun little build for a weekend project 👍 Hmm, not sure why the pressure may be a little low. The battery is fully charged too? It could be restriction in the hose, either inside or out? Maybe check those internal hoses too, make sure they aren't kinked. All the best
I'm in the process of building one myself. Does the water jug need an extra vent hole to prevent negative pressure in the container, or does it work without a vent hole? THX!
A much cheaper locally available disconnect is a beer line (homebrew) ball lock post and disconnect as used on 20L kegs. Seals are easily replaced and you know parts will be available forever- unlike Amazon stuff. A liquid post with 1/4" BSP plus stainless dip tube plus plastic disconnect is around $20. A separate option is just use a 10L or 20L ball lock keg and pressurize with your air compressor, though the round shape might make it harder to fit, but they're not much thicker than a 20L jerry.
Love the video mate! Going to make one myself now. Any recommendations for an alternative quick connect fitting? The one recommended in the video is out of stock on Amazon. Cheers!
There you go mate! Absolutely well done. Looks much better and easier to use.. what else is there for you to improve? 😉.. cheers mate🤙 and good to see you back on YT
Cheers mate, for sure. This is another option. I just preferred the side of the jerry just so the hoses didn't get twisted and in the way. But this can be changed for any other type of build. Chees, Nathan.
An Australian company called Vaast has come up with a awesome roof mounted system with 18 litre modules! I was looking into building one of these but some of those parts including the quick connect fittings are no longer available!
Hmm, I'll have to look into this. There have been a couple of great ideas hitting the market recently that would make water storage both practical and accessible.
Hello from Texas… Fantastic informative video got a new sub.. I currently have a video on a pressurized scepter can but I am thinking about going to a 12 V system similar to this. what is the runtime for the current battery pack in the video? and or how many refills 22L refills until the Battery is exhausted?
Would it be possible to do this with all fittings through the cap? Multiple water jerry cans and only 1 submersible pump. Change the lid & pump Co bo from jerry to jerry?
I like the idea, potentially possible. It might be hard with this particular brand as I don't think there would be enough room on the cap without interfering with the seals, but maybe a wider brimmed cap?
Cheers mate. Yes, this compact style of pump means that it will continue to run even when water is not being dispersed. It is designed this way, however it's good practice to turn the pump off between cycles 👍
For sure, I thought it worked quite well. The battery and pump are extremely light, I would guess to have added maybe 500grams. Only an estimate. Cheers, Nathan.
Love the idea and thanks for the parts list. I assume the pump would be running all the time that the battery pack is switched on. I'm not sure of the workings of a water pump but does it adversely affect the pump if the pump is running but the hose isn't squeezed to let the water out...if it is left running for too long?
Hey mate, yes the pump is running constantly when switched on, so it would be advisable to switch the unit off between use. Given the simple design of the pump and the fact that it is left on during stationary flow, it can handle this for some time, but I would assume that leaving the pump running unnecessarily for a long period of time would shorten the pumps life. Cheers, Nathan.
Negative, this particular pump will run whenever it's switched on. I'm sure you could add a pressure type pump, however I haven't looked into this. Given the low pressure and the design of the pump, it can run with flow for some time before wearing out. Cheers, Nathan
The pre-fab one was from OnTap Products. Although their product is OK, there management and customer service could do with a review. Despite intentionally not releasing the brand of the pre-fab unit in this video, the scathing email I got from the company was horrible. Definitely not a company I'll ever consider doing business with again.... disappointing. Cheers, Nathan.
I’d be careful of those cheap eBay submersible pumps. They only usually last a few weeks. A decent quality one will cost you around $90 in Aus. Quite an expensive project if your pump fails.
Potentially, I'm yet to test the longevity of the pump as its a relatively new project. This being said the project isn't completely wasted if the pump fails. Replacing the pump with a good quality one will only set you back the $30 you lost on the cheap one. Either way, the pump can be purchased to suit each buyer. Cheers, Nathan.
Okay, maybe I'm late to this and should have gone long on lithium batteries? But that battery pack is now listed at $999! 😞 I'm sure there's an alternative! 🙂
Hmm, off the top of my head I can only think of basic causes like, any kinks in the internal hoses, leaks in the connections between the hoses and outlets/pump, diameter of hose and lastly state of charge of the battery? Have you checked all these things?
@@stevethorne6535 Yeah, try testing the pump outside the jerry can too. Just see how much water the pump is moving. There is a chance that maybe there is a fault with the pump itself?
Mate its ok when you didn't come up with this idea and still show how to do this to Australia viewers. Just don't say you came up with this idea when you didn't.
No filter on this pump, this is just to easily and conveniently access your water solution. Nothing stopping a filter being added elsewhere but personally I filter the water prior to transferring into this can.
Yeah mate, had some experience with their products. They are great, however have a few limitations. No doubt their models will expand and evolve over time. Cheers
@@BanksPhotography The same limitations as the comparison at the end of this video. The cord limits the distance it can be used from the vehicle and the hose connector is straight through. Meaning that when the hose is not connected, the system is not sealed and can/likely leak depending on how full the jerry is. No deal breakers, just a different design.
Mate, I really appreciate you designing and sharing this.
I do see that the Americans have pinched your concept and called it their own (this sucks).
Great idea. Thanks for choosing our 100% Australian Made Water Jerry Can and supporting our Australian owned family business.
Cheers guys, great product. Holding up thus far.
Cheers, Nathan.
Just built mine before I saw this video and is almost identical other than I used standard air compressor connectors for hoses. Are very compact, self-sealing, can get stainless steel ones, and are pretty reasonably priced from Bunnings. Used male fitting with bayonet to connect hose and bayonet fitting to screw onto and hold female fitting into tank with rubber tap washers either side to seal. BTW, I chose to put my water and cable fittings on the top of the tank so not going to be in the way if use external jerry can holder or bouncing around in the back of the vehicle. Cable-tied some thin foam sheet I had lying around over the end of the pumps as these ones don't have a filter and sucking up a piece of debris could be terminal for these cheap pumps. ( I originally got one of the smaller stainless steel pumps labelled as diesel/water pumps, but they don't have the flow-rate or pressure of these grey plastic ones, unless run on 24V and then would be great) Final touch was using a sealed male bayonet fitting to seal the female water tank fitting while the hose is off so doesn't get contaminated with dust while on the road. I was planning on using the car's appliances battery but the little separate battery is a good idea.
Interested n some pics of the compressor connectors used. Thanks
Nice work ! Better in every way, much more versatile than the shop bought product, with better fittings that won't leak! Thanks for sharing.
I think so! Glad you enjoyed it, cheers.
I built one of these years ago but like your idea of the battery, mines has a 12v lead and your new style connection is better too.
I made mine with a black container and leave it in the sun behind the back window so I don't need to heat the water! 😁
Great idea leaving it in the sun for warm water! It sure has come in handy on some of my trips.
Cheers, Nathan.
Hey guys I actually brought one of these ontap products and it is unreal.
I wouldn't even waste my time trying to make one after adding up the cost for parts and its been so reliable aswell.
This is certainly an option, but as I’ve shown in this comparison, other units on the market don’t have the valve in the hose connector and other limited capabilities, plus you don’t get the satisfaction of building it yourself 🤷♂️
Each to their own 👍
Hey!
I'm looking into changing my system to make it easier for filling, currently everything mounted through the lid!
How did you manage to secure the outlet on the inside.. hahaha
Excellent Video mate, and perfect little project whilein lockdown! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it! Sure is something to keep you busy while stuck inside!
What an awesome idea and awesome execution mate! Your instructional video is so easy to follow and thank you for sharing as I have two of these jerry cans and would not in my life have come up with what you have… Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it mate. All the best with your build! Cheers, Nathan.
Nice vid. Could be useful for putting out a spinifex fire under the car or generally around the open camp fire as a safety measure.
Definitely, can be very handy for that. The portability makes it very versatile.
Excellent and I am so sad that I saw this too late - bought one which is no where near as good as your built . Bravo!
Thanks mate, too bad. Always an option for a future build 👍
Bloody brilliant video mate. Well done and thank you🙏🏻
No problems mate, thanks for the feedback 👍
Thanks for the detailed write-up and parts list. I'm doing this with a scepter water carrier, but I've chosen to drill the water/electric holes in the filler cap, rather than on the carrier itself.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. All the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Did you use the same QDs shown here? I am working on one as well and wonder if they fit on the lid.
Why did you get food grade pipe from the tank, and then garden grade to the sprayer? Did the water not tase bad as a result of the garden hose? great video too!
Thanks for sharing! Awesome idea. Appreciate the step by step- I may give it a try soon!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! All the best with your build, can be good fun.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great instructions 👍I do like the stop valve but one of the cons is that the female adapter is on the can and the male on the hose where as most standard hoses will have the female and the tap the male. This setup does make it unable to swap hoses.
Thanks mate. Yes this is true, however with these connections it's unlikely to be swapped around as they are that popular, at least here in Australia anyway.
Great instruction mate
What a simple water solution
Just ordered all the parts
Great video
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it and all the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Show us how did you go?
@@jorgevillamizar1294 put it all together yesterday, only issue was the coil hose is 8mm and the quick release adapter is 12mm so I used a step up adapter
Took the dog down the beach this morning, he got a quick blast of drinking water, a hose down and I washed all the sand from my feet before getting into the truck
Handy having pressurised water on tap.
Thinking of making another and just switching the battery over giving me 40litres for the remote trips
That’s pretty neat mate, an alternative for that battery is by using a usb c power bank and using a 12v plug on it
Cheers mate, for sure. This is another great idea 👍
Thankyou so much, I am really enjoying your channel, make my old grey matter start thinking again. Well done 👍
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you will continue to enjoy the future videos.
Cheers, Nathan.
I made something similar. But I used a usb pump. A five volt USB battery pack that can use any AA battery. I run it with a motion switch so entirely hands free. Runs for fifteen seconds. Perfect for dish and hand wash. Three gallons last me a week.
Nice, this would work very well. Thanks for sharing your idea.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great and inspiring video . I have 2 questions 1. how long does the battery last for when in use ? and would a 3000Mah battery pack be sufficient ?
Yes I agree great content cheers Frank Gardiner Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks again mate, glad to see you're enjoying the channel.
great idea. i would have used a plastic cable tie on the clear hose though.
Cheers, yes probably a better option in hindsight.
Cheers, Nathan
Great vid Nathan. I've been using a $30 12v submersible pump and hose from BCF with the same container you have used, for the last couple years for beach runs, but it definitely would be way easier not needing to plug it in as you have done here. Good stuff
Awesome, a solution like this can be super helpful, particular for those quick beach runs. I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to convert over to a battery option if that was what you are interested in.
Cheers.
I've just received all the pieces to make this. Thanks for the vid 👍
Great to hear! Good luck with your build, I'm sure you will enjoy the final product.
Thanks mate. Will be doing an onboard water system the same as this.
Awesome, good luck with it mate. It was a fun little project to put together.
Cheers, Nathan.
Just stumbled on this vid, & I must say you have done a great Job with this DIY project. I am now a subscriber to your Chanel & look forward to any other projects you Endeavour on 👍🍺🇦🇺
Thanks mate, appreciate it and hopefully there are future projects that can provide helpful info 👍
Great upgrade 👍. Of course, the garden hose presumably negates the “food safe” a bit if you’re bothered by that sort of thing.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, I probably wouldn't recommend garden hose for drinking water, but whatever is needed can be sourced based on each individual requirement.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz Exactly. Doesn’t really bother me, especially since it’s not sitting in the water like the internal tubing is, but might be a consideration for some people. Anyway, it’s a great idea, I wouldn’t mind making one myself. Very handy!
@@s-c.. I drank from the garden hose as a kid and both my heads turned out fine
Very professional, just like all your videos. Thank you.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Looks great and appears to perform well too. I'd love to build this one day and you've made is super accessible to do so. Thanks!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. All the best if you go ahead with a build 👍
ever occur to you to run your hose thru the cap? one less hole to cut, also an air pump ran thru the cap, again, one less hole to cut in the can
This was excellent, thank you for sharing. I did order the Male quick connect fitting HFCD22835 as per your above information, I think the exact product is actually HFCD22812, not sure if you want to change your link to be updated to the 4.2 bar as it's perfect match. Great instructions also.
Awesome!!! Thank you
In the USA H2GO is selling them pure built for $180 🦾🦾
Welcome back
Cant belive there are 2 thumbs down
Cheers mate! Ah well, they're always some, doesn't matter what you do. I just focus on the positives and the awesome feedback I get from all of you guys.
Cheers.
What a great project.👍
Thx for posting
Cheers mate, glad you found it useful.
Thanks, Nathan.
Bloody awesome job! 🤙
My next 12v project 😎
Cheers mate and good fun to put together 👍
I really liked your video and I wanted to build my own one of these so I used your link to buy the female/ male connection fitting but they aren't the same anymore now the valve is on the male meaning if I disconnect the water hose it will leak from the tank. Its not your fault but I thought that you might like to know so maybe you could update your links. Thank you
Thanks!
Great video I want to build one now, thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas .keep up the good work and stay safe and charged
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Another great instruction video. I thought i did see this setup on some of you previous videos, and i was wondering what the setup/construction was. Now i now thanks for this, very helpful !
Awesome, thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers.
What size grommet did you use for the wire ? The fastronix grommet
Brilliant idea. I want to make one myself now
All the best with your build mate, they work great!
Great thanks! But, struggling to get these:
- Male quick connect fitting
- Female quick connect fitting
Finding a half inch (I assume that's the diameter of the opening at both ends) is proving impossible, I tried Amazon and Ali-Express...
Any alternative pieces or suppliers? (I'm in Aus, by the way)
Cheers!
Very nice. Going to make one while we’re still in lockdown!
Awesome, glad you liked it and all the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
This is fantastic!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Very nice.
Is it just me or the frequency of UA-cam ads getting beyond a joke? It’s worse than TV. Great vid between the ads!
Yeah sorry mate, but I had a look at this video. Excluding the standard start up ad, there is only 3 ad's placed mid video. This is less than 1 ad per 5 minutes.
I never started this channel for money, but this video was released in August and even with 15k views I still haven't broke even for the money spent on this project, let alone the 10's of hours than go into designing, filming, creating and editing this video. Not only do I not get paid for the hours, but I've spend thousands of dollars on 4k camera gear, audio equipment and computers to process and manage the editing.
I know that this 'effort' and 'money' isn't a concern to the general viewer, but please consider that these video's cost the viewer $0 to watch and all they have to do is a maximum of watch a 30s ad every 5 minutes or so (that's if they can't be skipped).
I don't ask for money, advertise Patreon or run a profit here. I'm trying to break even to provide the target audience with projects, ideas and content that will assist like minded people...
All the best, Nathan.
@@XploringOz hi Nathan, was not having a go at you specifically mate, just feels UA-cam is feeding viewers heaps of ads more than usual. We all come here because we love your content but when we are fed ads that can't be skipped it is a PITA. Totally appreciate the time, effort & coin invested to create content so again, not bashing you at all, just the Google execs pushing me the same crappy ads over and over and over. Sorry, rant over. Keep on truckin' brother.
@@V8LC100 Cheers mate. Glad to hear that you still enjoy the content (around the ad's 😂).
I guess this day and age, everything comes down to a dollar value...
Cheers mate.
So, I am guessing that the yellow wire (unused) is a trigger wire for the pump. Would that mean to take it a step further you could run a trigger to the nozzle, and have it activate when you press it in? Yes makes it more complex but saves the pump running when it has nowhere to pump (ie tap/nozzle turned off).
For sure, this definitely could be an option as well. Given the low pressure of the pump, I found it ran ok for short periods of time when it was pressurised, but you are right, ideally it would be great if it came on automatically.
Cheers, Nathan.
Good build mate
Cheers mate 👍
Great idea and great details, cheers mate.
Thanks mate, appreciate it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great video Nathan as always. Clear and concise. I have copied a lot of what you have done in the past with my own setup. Not sure about the cost though as when I roughly add the items from your links it comes to over $250
Cheers mate. Yes, I have noted that a couple of the items have changed priced since I film this episode. Also the smaller battery that I used in this project is now out of stock and the larger battery sure adds some cost to the project.
Good luck if you do choose to do something similar, I found it a fun project to build as well.
Cheers.
Epic video mate never seen this done before. One thing you didn't touch in is how to fill it back up. I assume the hose is only one way for output? Would you have to just manual open the top cap and pour in water or perhaps submerge the whole Jerry can in a water source being portable.
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it. So the best way to refill would be to open the black screw top near the hose outlet and pour/pump the water in that way. I guess you could submerge the pump, you would just want to keep that 5.5mm power jack as dry as possible to avoid corrosion down the track.
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice. Debur with $7 deburring tool and heat the pipe with boiling water is better
Thanks mate, I'll look into that. Good point with the hot water, no chance of burns there!
Now.. can you do a identical Dual Battery Power Station, for solar as well?
And to think I've just been pouring the water out of my Jerry can all these years when I could have built myself a setup that has twice as many spots to leak and requires me to recharge a battery and store a hose. lol
🤦♂️
Great vid -
i am looking at one of those diesel heater that has the water heat function only thing is it needs to cycle water though via a pump - wondering how to extend the rig you have here to encompass the heater unit - e.g cycle water back in the the jerry - perhaps another quick connect to drive water back in?
Ahh yes, this could definitely work. Maybe another intake quick connector fitting at the top? This would separate the water temps to, drawing from the bottom, cooler water and heating the top warmer water?
Love the show. Are you Brett's half brother ?
Thanks mate, unfortunately not that one ☝️
This is so expensive to make, I wanted to do it , but then I searched ontap, and they have them for 180, but I want the joy of making one myself!
I guess, but unfortunately you are probably not going to be able to manufacture for less given the style and components used.
OnTap do have them, however this is the unit I compare with and don't have stop valves on the connections and will leak everywhere when hoses aren't connected.
Cheers.
I had a lot of fun doing this over a weekend. There were some follies like getting the clear tube lost inside the jerry can but I finally got it all together and it works - kindof. I do think the pump could be a lot more powerful. As it is, the stream is more like a strong urination than it is a spray. It might be that my coiled hose needs to be cut down? What do you think.
Great to hear that this project worked out for you. It is a fun little build for a weekend project 👍
Hmm, not sure why the pressure may be a little low. The battery is fully charged too? It could be restriction in the hose, either inside or out? Maybe check those internal hoses too, make sure they aren't kinked. All the best
I'm in the process of building one myself. Does the water jug need an extra vent hole to prevent negative pressure in the container, or does it work without a vent hole? THX!
I've found with the relatively slow release rate it has been fine in this sealed form 👍
thank you great idea video
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it.
A much cheaper locally available disconnect is a beer line (homebrew) ball lock post and disconnect as used on 20L kegs. Seals are easily replaced and you know parts will be available forever- unlike Amazon stuff. A liquid post with 1/4" BSP plus stainless dip tube plus plastic disconnect is around $20. A separate option is just use a 10L or 20L ball lock keg and pressurize with your air compressor, though the round shape might make it harder to fit, but they're not much thicker than a 20L jerry.
Did you try this with the ball lock disconnects? Was there enough volume coming through? Great idea if it works.
How was the pressure? Sounds like a good idea
Great idea👍🏼😎
Cheers mate.
Awesome mate
Cheers mate
Love the video mate! Going to make one myself now. Any recommendations for an alternative quick connect fitting? The one recommended in the video is out of stock on Amazon. Cheers!
Brilliant ideas
Thanks mate! Hopefully it can help some others out.
There you go mate! Absolutely well done. Looks much better and easier to use.. what else is there for you to improve? 😉.. cheers mate🤙 and good to see you back on YT
Thanks mate! Good to be back after a decent break. Time to get focussed and keep that consistency going again (maybe on a 2 weekly basis though...)
Love the concept. Just wondering whether you mount the quick connect in the lid to prevent drilling the side of the jerry?
Cheers mate, for sure. This is another option. I just preferred the side of the jerry just so the hoses didn't get twisted and in the way. But this can be changed for any other type of build.
Chees, Nathan.
Great work!! I am off to get this happening:D Cheers fella
Awesome mate, all the best with your build.
Cheers, Nathan.
Awesome bro👍
Thanks mate, appreciate it.
Nice, I'll repeat!
Awesome, good luck with your build!
On-tap costs $220 plug and play delivered to your door!
That’s awesome !!! Can i ask you where u got the prefab one from too ??
An Australian company called Vaast has come up with a awesome roof mounted system with 18 litre modules! I was looking into building one of these but some of those parts including the quick connect fittings are no longer available!
Hmm, I'll have to look into this. There have been a couple of great ideas hitting the market recently that would make water storage both practical and accessible.
Hey mate any alternatives for the quick connectors?? Can't find them
Hi mate those quick connect fittings, are they 3/8” barbs to suit 10mm tube and hose?
Hello from Texas… Fantastic informative video got a new sub.. I currently have a video on a pressurized scepter can but I am thinking about going to a 12 V system similar to this. what is the runtime for the current battery pack in the video?
and or how many refills 22L refills until the Battery is exhausted?
Would it be possible to do this with all fittings through the cap? Multiple water jerry cans and only 1 submersible pump. Change the lid & pump Co bo from jerry to jerry?
I like the idea, potentially possible. It might be hard with this particular brand as I don't think there would be enough room on the cap without interfering with the seals, but maybe a wider brimmed cap?
Great Vid! Thx ! Would this work with an USB Powerbank ? Thanx
With the correct adaptors, I couldn't see why not. I haven't tested myself though...
Great video mate. A (dumb) question. When you press the spray nozzle, the water comes out. When you release it, is the pump still running?
Cheers mate. Yes, this compact style of pump means that it will continue to run even when water is not being dispersed. It is designed this way, however it's good practice to turn the pump off between cycles 👍
great way to transport water and have the ability to retrieve it via a pump.
How much weight would you say is added?
For sure, I thought it worked quite well. The battery and pump are extremely light, I would guess to have added maybe 500grams. Only an estimate.
Cheers, Nathan.
Love the idea and thanks for the parts list. I assume the pump would be running all the time that the battery pack is switched on. I'm not sure of the workings of a water pump but does it adversely affect the pump if the pump is running but the hose isn't squeezed to let the water out...if it is left running for too long?
Hey mate, yes the pump is running constantly when switched on, so it would be advisable to switch the unit off between use. Given the simple design of the pump and the fact that it is left on during stationary flow, it can handle this for some time, but I would assume that leaving the pump running unnecessarily for a long period of time would shorten the pumps life.
Cheers, Nathan.
Mine leaks around the holes. It also turns around. What can I use to keep it in place and seal it?
Maybe try some translucent bathroom sealant or something of that type. That will fix it together and provide a seal too.
Hey mate great video, how much preload are you running in the front on the bp-51s (mm)? Also do you happen to know your hub-to-guard height? Cheers
is it a pressure pump. ie will turn off automatically when a water pressure has been reached?
Negative, this particular pump will run whenever it's switched on. I'm sure you could add a pressure type pump, however I haven't looked into this. Given the low pressure and the design of the pump, it can run with flow for some time before wearing out.
Cheers, Nathan
Could you retrofit the quick connect fitting to the ontap portable shower you also have? Is it the same hole size?
Hmm, couldn't confirm mate. I've since sold the OnTap product
@@XploringOz did you eyeball the submersible pump in the OnTap product at all? Very different to generic ones available on eBay?
@@bruceinnawoods3610 I did take this unit apart, however unfortunately I can't remember the details on their unit.
Where did you source the pre-fabricated one?
The pre-fab one was from OnTap Products. Although their product is OK, there management and customer service could do with a review. Despite intentionally not releasing the brand of the pre-fab unit in this video, the scathing email I got from the company was horrible. Definitely not a company I'll ever consider doing business with again.... disappointing.
Cheers, Nathan.
I’d be careful of those cheap eBay submersible pumps. They only usually last a few weeks. A decent quality one will cost you around $90 in Aus. Quite an expensive project if your pump fails.
Potentially, I'm yet to test the longevity of the pump as its a relatively new project. This being said the project isn't completely wasted if the pump fails. Replacing the pump with a good quality one will only set you back the $30 you lost on the cheap one. Either way, the pump can be purchased to suit each buyer.
Cheers, Nathan.
Where did you purchase the pre fabricated one from?
Hey mate, the other unit was purchased from OnTap products.
Cheers 👍
Okay, maybe I'm late to this and should have gone long on lithium batteries? But that battery pack is now listed at $999! 😞
I'm sure there's an alternative! 🙂
Hmm, that's new. I'm sure it's to do with a shortage in supply. Keep an eye on it, I'm sure it will come down soon.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz I just revisited this video. That battery is back under $50!
@@michaeljf64 Awesome, good news! It's hard to keep track of these things!
I've made mine and don't seem to get anywhere near the pressure yours puts out... Any ideas?
Hmm, off the top of my head I can only think of basic causes like, any kinks in the internal hoses, leaks in the connections between the hoses and outlets/pump, diameter of hose and lastly state of charge of the battery? Have you checked all these things?
@@XploringOz yeah battery is full and no kinks. I'll pull the pump out of the jerry and run it to see if it's leaking somewhere
@@stevethorne6535 Yeah, try testing the pump outside the jerry can too. Just see how much water the pump is moving. There is a chance that maybe there is a fault with the pump itself?
if you planning to buy a bulk of the connector let me know happy to chip in for few
I'll see how I go. If I do something like that, I'll do a post on here and social media.
Cheers.
Hi I'm just wondering if you would be interested in making and selling none of these showers to me
Hey mate, appreciate the request however I'm just not in a position at the moment to build these. My apologies.
Wheres the link lol
Hey mate, all the products are listed individually in the description below. Cheers.
Mate its ok when you didn't come up with this idea and still show how to do this to Australia viewers. Just don't say you came up with this idea when you didn't.
ok Warren
Also parts are imperial so if your in Aus don't use them
Good video
You also can make it for sales
👍🍻❤🇦🇺🍺
Where’s the filter?
No filter on this pump, this is just to easily and conveniently access your water solution. Nothing stopping a filter being added elsewhere but personally I filter the water prior to transferring into this can.
Check out the Australian company The Thirsty Nomad - best inline purifiers you can get.
Hey mate, check out “ontap” products
Yeah mate, had some experience with their products. They are great, however have a few limitations. No doubt their models will expand and evolve over time.
Cheers
@@XploringOz I just bought one of their jerry cans, what limitations have you found?
@@BanksPhotography The same limitations as the comparison at the end of this video. The cord limits the distance it can be used from the vehicle and the hose connector is straight through. Meaning that when the hose is not connected, the system is not sealed and can/likely leak depending on how full the jerry is. No deal breakers, just a different design.