Nice Job! I cut the hole for the fittings on my 15 gallon tank. To mount mine, I am taking a 12' long web strap and I have a spot on the wall i can wrap it around and a mounting plate on the floor, I wood block front and back to hold it in place. Nothing like running water and a shower! Next spring I will add the water heater. Happy Travels
far out Mel I have a 300 litre water tank with a 18 litre hot water service , if my wife and daughter come away they empty the 300 litres in a day , yes always turn the pump off ,, My tanks hang under the winnebago outside underneath but they are held up with battons so I can't see a drama mate ,, Anyhow its beer o'clock here in OZ , I didn't get to Botany Bay this weekend the weather is terrible here at the moment ,, Don't forget water puri tabs so the water stays fresh ,, Great vid buddy R,J in Australia
You could make the pump quieter by adding a layer of foam/rubber between the pump mountings and your piece of wood and another layer between the wood and the framing you have attached it to. Inside water fillers are a great idea - particularly for stealth vans - you can have them on the back of kitchen cabinets by the slider too - just need the right funnel to use your method of filling up without the effort. That tank looks good, might fit flat under a kitchen unit nicely - then you could have the gauge visible too - Humble Road did a similar gauge - very simple but effective.
Hay Linz always a pleasure to hear from you you’re always so positive thank you I will definitely have a go at making it quiet soon hope you’re doing well and staying safe 👍
Nice one Mel, yeah that pump noise is a bugger. I installed something very similar and I've tried to reduce that noise but nothing helped. Just hope that at 0500 hrs when I'm filling my kettle it's not waking the lovely in the Fisher 34 in the next berth!
@@BigVanSmallWorld Hi Mel You are welcome - not all my comments are critical, and I always appreciate your responses. (not all UA-camrs are as courteous)
Hiya , mmmmm good job but the silent water is a winner for me. I’ve got an exfence sprayer as my shower and it’s brilliant. However the filler inside was a great idea and will make life easier. Brilliant vid as usual thank you 🙏
Another great job and idea Mel. As you said why go big when you can stay small and be just as convenient. I agree with the air circulation too, better to be safe and sure. Another good video looking forward to the next. Have a great weekend.
@@BigVanSmallWorld Nice one Mel, you are welcome. Of course anytime, come over. It's so close to being finished just need to look at starting the electrics. I'll get around to looking. Just speaking to some companies at the moment. 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I know I sooooo excited about it. Even if its just down the road, I want to go. I'll message you to arrive help and hopefully your free. Can u message me dates your not available. Where should we meet? Etc? Cheers
Hi mel there is a product called neoprene tape essentially it will stop condensation if you watch rickmanvan he used it on all metal surfaces to stop condesation it might work for your application mate watch his campervan build hope it helps.
Good idea to keep the tank inside and protected, I think you were right with the Battens under the tank for air flow, and wise not to put the drain tap in, better safe than sorry, have you been watching Humbleroads channel.
Thank you I wasn’t sure if I was doing the rite thing but so many people are saying that I did I really appreciate tabs every one taking the time to comment no I’ve not been watching Humble road I’ll have a look see what I’m missing thank you 👍😊👍
Most vans have places to attach ratchet straps which have at least 1 tonne rating eg the ratchet strap can stop a 1 tonne pallet from moving whilst the vehicle is moving which is more than enough capabilitg to stop 60 litres of water moving etc Enough water for a bath in a campervan
I plan to have a mwb and water tanks fit underneath, would like to ask for your advice regarding frost protection (or insulate the tanks?), please? Thank you.
That’s exactly why I’m not putting my water tanks under my van I know you can get water heater that goes inside the tank to stop freezing up it will that protect the pipes too ? I don’t know I’m sorry 😐
thumbs up due to 'ROCK N ROLL' tshirt mel always makes me smile...is it a harley davidson on it?.....another great video, how too...and smiles at the end....cheers bab !! :)
Hi Mel, Just subscribed and watched the shower tank instal, great video. Then it came to you using the little Hoover,, £30 later I can't wait for it to arrive. All the best Norm.
Hi Norm thank you for your subscription I really appreciate your support and thank you for taking the time to comment I do try to respond to all my comments try to refrain from using punctuation marks as they get put in possible spam folder and I won’t get to see them on my phone odd I know hope you like the hoover I absolutely love mine it’s Brilliant 👍😊👍
Water pump has the same solution as the diesel heater fuel pump, don't solid mount it. Either suspend it or mount it on springs or rubber to cut out the vibrations. How have you anchored the tank to stop it moving sideways in the van? Apart from that, nice one Mel. 👍😊
Hi Mel great videos as always noticed you have a few fray bentos (my favourite is steak and kidney) in your cupboard lol the question is how do you cook yours as they supposed to be cooked in a oven. And you don't seem to have one lol. Great as always never fail to make me laugh. Regards Gary
Hey Mel.. can you not use your existing fire extinguisher has a pressure vessel only and plumb it into your new water tank..?? Maybe with a pressure shut off valve when you need to fill the tank. This could even be an electric valve with a switch by your sink to activate it when filling up your water..?? 🤔🤔
You could use the pump to fill a small 5 litre tank in a cupboard higher than your water tap. That would need a return pipe to the main tank. Fill the five litre tank once a day as you need to. You could have that feeding your sink water tap, gravity fed with no noise. Fill the little 5 litre tank during a time you don't mind pump noise for 5 minutes then the rest of the time you have silent gravity fed water for stealth or simply undisturbed peace. One of my better ideas lol. I like your fill point 👍👍👍
Good job chap. Just a thought, I personally would put a upright on the side of the tank fixed to the bottom of the bed to the floor to satisfy myself that the tank could not possibly move sideways. The tank would be quite heavy when full as you mentioned. I know how to wire it up and safely rout the water pipes and breather but there err those that don’t. As for noise is it such a problem for the few seconds its on? Like I said good job, stay safe🚐☕️☕️👍🏼🏴🌈🙏🏼💙❤️💙❤️
Hi Mel, another brilliant video. Does the 60 liter tank replace the extinguisher system.? I got a 6 liter extinguisher that still works for a £5r because the service date is expired. I am thinking of copying your idea & using it in my Peugeot Expert build.
Great video mel, but how do you cook one of them many fray Bentos pies you have in your van ? As I haven seen an oven in there?? Keep up the good work 👌👍🏴
Can you lower the psi on these I have 1 like this and it will not switch off when I shut my tap off I'm thinking the psi is set to high as there are no leaks it's driving me mad.
Hi Lianne some you can adjust there is a screw in the middle of the box on the top of the pump turn it anti clock wise to lower the PSI if it has no screw then it’s not adjustable but don’t panic let me know and I’ll make a video to show you how to take it apart and modify it 👍😊👍
No drain tap .... What if you have an issue with the pump and have to drain? Batons under tank... Will the weight of the water crack the tank with the vibration of driving, I thought plastic tanks in a house have to be supported on a flat surface to spread the load and not stress the plastic. ... could you put a board across the batons, the board could be changed if you have an issue.
Hi lee I if the pump packs up I’ll simply change it as it’s above the water line I wound need to drain the tank it’s only 60lt so I could even lift it out if needed 👍😊👍
So you did NOT post it to me then that power bank as you said you may give it away and i said i will have it just look back ha haha you make good use of it mal good on ya keep up the good work love the vids mate
Be careful with that lid Mel, mine comes loose with the vibration of the van when travelling, I ended up with a flood 1st time out, the air was blue lol 👍👍
@@leatherkid02 Hi. I think it is called PTFE tape. This would work, but would probably need to be replaced every time the lid was unscrewed as it is not robust and designed for a permanent fixed installation. It is used to seal hydraulic and high air pressure fittings. Possibly a thin layer of gaffer type around the lid screw threads might offer a more efficient solution to the effect of vehicle vibration, bearing in mind that the contents of the tank are not pressurised. Mel is pretty imaginative and i am sure he will find a solution.
Hello Mel. Great video and very informative and full of tips. One question please: I have only sink and a water tank almost like you, if i don't fit a Expansion Accumulator Pressure Tank is that ok? Thank you :)
Another great video Mel. You could always wrap the tank in an insulation blanket like on the old copper boilers in houses. If the pump noise bothers you I know its not nice, you could keep the fire extinguisher for the sink and the big tank for just the shower.
Dont know if its just the make of pump but I have a shurflo trail king on my system and I dont get noise ? maybe spend a bit more on the pump Mel better than listening to that row
Hi Mel, i have a similar tank with the same pipework etc. Can i ask; does the breather pipe go from the inlet with the main pipe to the tank? Top of the tank? It came with no instructions so a little confused as i am mounting my inlet in the side of the van. Cheers bud
The filler point was wonderful but the filler in the tank is just waiting to vibrate loose. The hold down strap may slip off sideways too. I don’t want to be negative as I think you are the working man thinker.
Amazing video mel :) I was thinking of a foot boat pump 😂 but maybe I’ll upgrade later to one of these. Was it easy to plum up? Always make me laugh your outtakes :)
6L is the amount of water per minute rating of the heater to raise ice cold winter water to 40C for a hot shower. Roughly double it to change into kW = 12kW. The trigger flow to turn them on is done by a magnetic float valve that triggers a hall sensor. They operate down to as little as 1L per minute. The larger units are 12L and 16L (24kW/ 32 kW) are very large heaters with a proper flu connection. I fitted my portable 6L propane gas heater on the side of my shower cupboard. They are brilliant gas heaters i had mine for years long before the van for camping. Its even been used as a 12v pumped recirc paddling pool heater for the kids. One thing I changed is the battery holder for ignition takes two D batteries and they don't last very long so i changed mine to a single 3.6v 18650 battery holder cos i got loads of them. Together with the chinese diesel heaters these two items for about 100 quid each are game changers. Heated vans with hot showers!
Mel’s Van World your right but there is a minimum flow rate to trigger the burner, i bought the grey 12v water pump you recommend about 18 months ago for £6 off eBay and when the water has to travel over 6ft height there’s not enough pressure to trigger the burner. But yours will only have to travel about 4ft . Great videos mate been following you since 200subs 👍
It was working really well but no good if I want a hot water heater for a shower unfortunately and because of lockdown it’s made me realise I need to be independent 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I agree and we are all going to be locked down again this winter. Make sure you are always topped up with everything to bug out at a moments notice. These lockdowns can happen so fast even the police don't know its happened to give you time to escape.
I love your channel Mel, but I'm purging all my subs that have so much advertising. They drive me crazy. The reason I started watching UA-cam is because it was independent people sharing their knowledge and interests. Slowly but surely it's turning into another commercial enterprise.
You could become a member of my channel for less than £3.00 a month and see all my videos early and ad free plus your be helping me out and rewarding me for all the hard work that goes into making videos for you this video took me from 9am to 11.30 pm to produce do you not think I deserve a little revenue for that hence the advertising without it UA-cam wouldn’t exist well maybe it would but all you would get is cute cats thanks for watching my videos I do hope you continue to do so I do really appreciate your feedback and support 👍😊👍
@BigVanSmallWorld yeah not got that much time spare to watch somebody ramble on! Just had to skip through it, while eating a sarny, to see if it was useful for me.... it wasn't 😂
Wouldn't it have been easier to just buy one of these bulrusely Portable Camping Shower, Portable Pressure Shower Outdoor Shower Bag 5L/8L, For Travel Hiking Climbing Summer Bathing, Car Truck Outdoor Washing Dog Pet Cleaning Garden Plant by bulrusely
Can’t believe I’ve just watched a man heavy breathing for nearly 20 minutes under his bed thanks Mel made me smile 😊
Haha you’re welcome thanks for watching 👍
Great idea Mel love your videos your a great person to watch.
Thank you that’s really appreciated 👍😊👍
Thanks Mel - your advice is always well valued. cheers,
You are absolutely welcome 🙏
What a bloody weapon. Love your work Mel!
Thank you Carlie that’s the first time I’ve been called a weapon 👍😂👍
Great vid. Just put a new 95l water tank in out camper and it is condensating. I’ll be copying your idea very soon. Keep up the videos.
Steve.
Thanks Steve good luck with your build
The intro is so cute 😍
Thank you that’s a first 👍🤓👍
That's a great idea with the filer for tank👍👍
Thank you for your positive feedback 👍
I just love watching you.Mel.
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say much appreciated 👍
It’s a very good idea get some good ideas
That’s so true thank youb
Nice Job! I cut the hole for the fittings on my 15 gallon tank. To mount mine, I am taking a 12' long web strap and I have a spot on the wall i can wrap it around and a mounting plate on the floor, I wood block front and back to hold it in place. Nothing like running water and a shower! Next spring I will add the water heater. Happy Travels
Thank you well done can’t wait for next spring 👍
far out Mel I have a 300 litre water tank with a 18 litre hot water service , if my wife and daughter come away they empty the 300 litres in a day , yes always turn the pump off ,, My tanks hang under the winnebago outside underneath but they are held up with battons so I can't see a drama mate ,,
Anyhow its beer o'clock here in OZ , I didn't get to Botany Bay this weekend the weather is terrible here at the moment ,,
Don't forget water puri tabs so the water stays fresh ,,
Great vid buddy
R,J in Australia
Thank you and your rite I need to get some tabs hope the weather improves 👍
Brilliant Mel would be great to see the pipe work. Fab vlog
Thank you I’ll go over it on Wednesday for you 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks mate wellworth £4,99 😁
Thank you 😊
"You'd think that was made for that" It was , Mel, I watched you make it for that! It's why I watch lol.
Haha I was waiting for a comment about that well done and thanks for watching and commenting really appreciated 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld So glad you tookit the way it was meant, great job, keep it up.
You could make the pump quieter by adding a layer of foam/rubber between the pump mountings and your piece of wood and another layer between the wood and the framing you have attached it to. Inside water fillers are a great idea - particularly for stealth vans - you can have them on the back of kitchen cabinets by the slider too - just need the right funnel to use your method of filling up without the effort. That tank looks good, might fit flat under a kitchen unit nicely - then you could have the gauge visible too - Humble Road did a similar gauge - very simple but effective.
Hay Linz always a pleasure to hear from you you’re always so positive thank you I will definitely have a go at making it quiet soon hope you’re doing well and staying safe 👍
Mel PERFECT JOB well done Robbie U K
Thank you Robbie
Good job Mel. 👍👍
Thank you 😊
Nice one Mel, yeah that pump noise is a bugger. I installed something very similar and I've tried to reduce that noise but nothing helped. Just hope that at 0500 hrs when I'm filling my kettle it's not waking the lovely in the Fisher 34 in the next berth!
I’m with roger id make her one to along with breakfast 👍😂👍
Great job as usual with your pragmatic imagination. Good video.
Thank you for your positive feedback 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Hi Mel You are welcome - not all my comments are critical, and I always appreciate your responses. (not all UA-camrs are as courteous)
Thank you Barry 👍
no wonder I can’t get a fray bentos pie in the shops Mels got them all 🤣🤣
I got all the pie’s na na an 👍😜👍
those pies look good when taken out the oven , but the pastry vanishes into a soggy mess when you cut into them lol
Hiya , mmmmm good job but the silent water is a winner for me. I’ve got an exfence sprayer as my shower and it’s brilliant. However the filler inside was a great idea and will make life easier. Brilliant vid as usual thank you 🙏
Thank you Peter 👍😊👍
Another great job and idea Mel. As you said why go big when you can stay small and be just as convenient. I agree with the air circulation too, better to be safe and sure. Another good video looking forward to the next. Have a great weekend.
Thank you for your positive feedback wasn’t sure about the air gaps so thank you have a good weekend too stay safe 👍
Lush video, was really helpful. I was thinking of buying another tank myself. I got my mattress, bench seat cushions and LPG canister. Yay. 👍👍👍😀🚐🚐
Thank you Bex I need to watch your videos I’m a little behind because I’ve been so busy 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Nice one Mel, you are welcome. Of course anytime, come over. It's so close to being finished just need to look at starting the electrics. I'll get around to looking. Just speaking to some companies at the moment. 👍
That’s fantastic Bex you will soon be out and about 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I know I sooooo excited about it. Even if its just down the road, I want to go.
I'll message you to arrive help and hopefully your free. Can u message me dates your not available. Where should we meet? Etc? Cheers
Good idea on the filler location.... 😁....
Thank you for your positive feedback so kind of you to take the time 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld btw am the same as Leatherkid 01. 🤣
Ref the battens, I don’t know If it is the best way to fit the tank but I did mine the same way bit bigger at 175 litres but same idea. 👍👍
Oh my goodness me 175 litres that’s some tank thanks for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍😊👍
Hi mel there is a product called neoprene tape essentially it will stop condensation if you watch rickmanvan he used it on all metal surfaces to stop condesation it might work for your application mate watch his campervan build hope it helps.
Thank you buddy I’ll have a look 👍
07.55 If you want air to circulate try cutting a few gaps in those battens. Just two or three, each about half an inch to an inch wide.
Thank you really appreciate your help 👍
Excellent vid thanks
Thank you 👍😊👍
Good idea to keep the tank inside and protected, I think you were right with the Battens under the tank for air flow, and wise not to put the drain tap in, better safe than sorry, have you been watching Humbleroads channel.
Thank you I wasn’t sure if I was doing the rite thing but so many people are saying that I did I really appreciate tabs every one taking the time to comment no I’ve not been watching Humble road I’ll have a look see what I’m missing thank you 👍😊👍
Mel’s Van World
You’ll enjoy watching George at Humbleroad, like you he’s a very belt n braces van builder.
Most vans have places to attach ratchet straps which have at least 1 tonne rating eg the ratchet strap can stop a 1 tonne pallet from moving whilst the vehicle is moving which is more than enough capabilitg to stop 60 litres of water moving etc
Enough water for a bath in a campervan
So true it’s a shame I took mine out when I stripped down the van 👍😂👍
I plan to have a mwb and water tanks fit underneath, would like to ask for your advice regarding frost protection (or insulate the tanks?), please? Thank you.
That’s exactly why I’m not putting my water tanks under my van I know you can get water heater that goes inside the tank to stop freezing up it will that protect the pipes too ? I don’t know I’m sorry 😐
Mel’s Van World Appreciate your reply though. I’m sure You would be able to answer many more of my questions later though lol. Stay safe out there! X
thumbs up due to 'ROCK N ROLL' tshirt mel always makes me smile...is it a harley davidson on it?.....another great video, how too...and smiles at the end....cheers bab !! :)
Thank you that’s so appreciated 👍😊👍
Loved the vid have you thought about a submersible pump nice and quiet no accumulator, and cheap keep up the good work
Thank you not a bad idea 👍
Hi Mel,
Just subscribed and watched the shower tank instal, great video. Then it came to you using the little Hoover,, £30 later I can't wait for it to arrive.
All the best Norm.
Hi Norm thank you for your subscription I really appreciate your support and thank you for taking the time to comment I do try to respond to all my comments try to refrain from using punctuation marks as they get put in possible spam folder and I won’t get to see them on my phone odd I know hope you like the hoover I absolutely love mine it’s Brilliant 👍😊👍
Water pump has the same solution as the diesel heater fuel pump, don't solid mount it. Either suspend it or mount it on springs or rubber to cut out the vibrations. How have you anchored the tank to stop it moving sideways in the van? Apart from that, nice one Mel. 👍😊
Thank you that’s so appreciated 👍
Great vid as usual Mel. Hopefully the pressure of the ratchet strap won't deform the plastic tank and loosen its grip!
Thank you I’m sure it will be fine 👍
Beats filling those fire extinguishers up Mel :-)
Hi yes that’s for sure it was a novel idea and would have been ok if wasn’t for the pandemic closing gyms showers 👍😊👍
Hi Mel great videos as always noticed you have a few fray bentos (my favourite is steak and kidney) in your cupboard lol the question is how do you cook yours as they supposed to be cooked in a oven. And you don't seem to have one lol.
Great as always never fail to make me laugh. Regards Gary
Hi Gary they was a gift from john I’ve got an amazing oven I’ll show you on Wednesday 👍😊👍
Can’t you keep both water supplies? Have the silent on the tap, the pump on the shower? Thanks Mel.
I was thinking about that 👍😊👍
Mel’s Van World isn’t it as annoying listening to the air pump charging your “silent” water supply 🚐☕️☕️👍🏴🌈🙏💙❤️💙❤️
Great job mel, thought you would have built a 2x1" frame around your tank like you did with your diesel fuel tank on your last van
Thank you i did think about that 👍
Bonkers 😁👍🏻
Thank you muck appreciated 👍😂👍
mel how about putting some rubber strips on the battens to stop the vibration of the tank.
It’s strapped down really tight it’s not going to vibrate 👍😊👍
Hey Mel.. can you not use your existing fire extinguisher has a pressure vessel only and plumb it into your new water tank..?? Maybe with a pressure shut off valve when you need to fill the tank. This could even be an electric valve with a switch by your sink to activate it when filling up your water..?? 🤔🤔
I can see where you are coming from not a bad idea 👍
You could use the pump to fill a small 5 litre tank in a cupboard higher than your water tap. That would need a return pipe to the main tank. Fill the five litre tank once a day as you need to. You could have that feeding your sink water tap, gravity fed with no noise. Fill the little 5 litre tank during a time you don't mind pump noise for 5 minutes then the rest of the time you have silent gravity fed water for stealth or simply undisturbed peace. One of my better ideas lol. I like your fill point 👍👍👍
Sounds like a great idea thank you 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld 👍👍👍
Hey Mel, I really like the idea of having the water filler inside - hadn’t even realised you could do this - nice one! x
Haha I knew you you would like that 👍😂👍
Stroooth mate..that was all very agricultural..😂🤣😂yet strangely satisfying...staller performance carryon pip pips 😁
Hello me old rusty gate cheers 🍻 👍😂👍
Did you film fitting your new gas locker,I though it was in the front of the van,love all you build videos
I did film it but it was rubbish so never uploaded it sorry not all videos make it 👍😊👍
yay
Good job chap. Just a thought, I personally would put a upright on the side of the tank fixed to the bottom of the bed to the floor to satisfy myself that the tank could not possibly move sideways. The tank would be quite heavy when full as you mentioned. I know how to wire it up and safely rout the water pipes and breather but there err those that don’t. As for noise is it such a problem for the few seconds its on? Like I said good job, stay safe🚐☕️☕️👍🏼🏴🌈🙏🏼💙❤️💙❤️
Thank you 👍😊
Hi ,
What is the links for those items please, could not find it on my m/b
Tank
Pump
The other item goes with the pump & the tank
Vacuum
Thanks
Yeah no need to hoard the pies now mate! Dog food with a crust that tastes amazing!
Fray Bentos pervert lol
I’m not hoarding them 👍😊👍
Hi Mel, another brilliant video.
Does the 60 liter tank replace the extinguisher system.?
I got a 6 liter extinguisher that still works for a £5r because the service date is expired.
I am thinking of copying your idea & using it in my Peugeot Expert build.
Thank you and yes it’s replaced the extinguishers I decided to do it as it’s better for living in my van full time good luck with your build 👍
Mel, excellent video, I have bought all the gear but I am struggling to find the connections to the water pump. Any chance of a link. Cheers
Great video mel, but how do you cook one of them many fray Bentos pies you have in your van ? As I haven seen an oven in there?? Keep up the good work 👌👍🏴
I’ll show you next Wednesday 👍
Great video Mel :) Why not add s simple microswitch that turns on the radio full blast to drown out the pump noise ? :)
Hahaha brilliant
Can you lower the psi on these I have 1 like this and it will not switch off when I shut my tap off I'm thinking the psi is set to high as there are no leaks it's driving me mad.
Hi Lianne some you can adjust there is a screw in the middle of the box on the top of the pump turn it anti clock wise to lower the PSI if it has no screw then it’s not adjustable but don’t panic let me know and I’ll make a video to show you how to take it apart and modify it 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld that's done the job thank you Mel u star. I ordered a new pump thinking its was broke lol
No drain tap .... What if you have an issue with the pump and have to drain?
Batons under tank... Will the weight of the water crack the tank with the vibration of driving, I thought plastic tanks in a house have to be supported on a flat surface to spread the load and not stress the plastic. ... could you put a board across the batons, the board could be changed if you have an issue.
Hi lee I if the pump packs up I’ll simply change it as it’s above the water line I wound need to drain the tank it’s only 60lt so I could even lift it out if needed 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld or just get the pump out, connect a hose instead and siphon the water out (into the jerrycan and fire extinguishers? ;) )
Haha that’s brilliant 👍
So you did NOT post it to me then that power bank as you said you may give it away and i said i will have it just look back ha haha you make good use of it mal good on ya keep up the good work love the vids mate
Thank you 😊
Fray bentos pies 😍🤣🤣🤣
You know 👍😂👍
Be careful with that lid Mel, mine comes loose with the vibration of the van when travelling, I ended up with a flood 1st time out, the air was blue lol 👍👍
Cheers for the advice I’ve done it it up really tight with a big wrench 👍
Maybe you could fit a thin rubber gasket around the tank filler lid.
Teflon tape (might becalled something else there... The white stringy tape for plumbing threads) on the cap threads perhaps?
@@leatherkid02 Good shout plumbers tape never thought of that cheers 👍
@@leatherkid02 Hi. I think it is called PTFE tape. This would work, but would probably need to be replaced every time the lid was unscrewed as it is not robust and designed for a permanent fixed installation. It is used to seal hydraulic and high air pressure fittings. Possibly a thin layer of gaffer type around the lid screw threads might offer a more efficient solution to the effect of vehicle vibration, bearing in mind that the contents of the tank are not pressurised. Mel is pretty imaginative and i am sure he will find a solution.
17:48, yes Mel, it's 'tree wood'!
Hello Mel. Great video and very informative and full of tips. One question please: I have only sink and a water tank almost like you, if i don't fit a Expansion Accumulator Pressure Tank is that ok? Thank you :)
Your reply disappeared... But anyway, i understood. I will fit one for sure :) Thank you very much and can't wait for your next vid :) Cheers man.
...Mel the pump sounds like the morning after a curry the night before 😜
Hahaha I did think that 🥵
You reminded me of Luke's van life with your hat backwards! What water pipe did u use into that pump as I noticed with mine the fittings are small?
I used the blue food grade pipe it’s 10mm
@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks mate
Hi Mel.. did your water tank ever froze during winter??
Never I have heater
Another great video Mel. You could always wrap the tank in an insulation blanket like on the old copper boilers in houses. If the pump noise bothers you I know its not nice, you could keep the fire extinguisher for the sink and the big tank for just the shower.
I was thinking about that 👍😊👍
Dont know if its just the make of pump but I have a shurflo trail king on my system and I dont get noise ? maybe spend a bit more on the pump Mel better than listening to that row
Thank you I’ll have a look 👀
If the noise gets to your nerves, could you use a foot pump instead?
Yes that’s a good idea maybe I’ll fit a foot pump for the sink and just use the electric one for the shower 👍👍🍻
strap it under the van mate , gives you extra space and you never need to worry about a leak
That’s a great idea
Mel where did you buy the connectors that go onto your water pump
Hi Mel, i have a similar tank with the same pipework etc. Can i ask; does the breather pipe go from the inlet with the main pipe to the tank? Top of the tank? It came with no instructions so a little confused as i am mounting my inlet in the side of the van. Cheers bud
The breather goes from top of the tank to the filler cap 👍😊👍
Mel’s Van World cheers pal
The filler point was wonderful but the filler in the tank is just waiting to vibrate loose. The hold down strap may slip off sideways too. I don’t want to be negative as I think you are the working man thinker.
Thanks I’ll keep an eye on it it is done up rather tight strap and filler 👍
is the local supermarket out of stock of Fray Bentos pies....they are all in you van
Haha yep 👍
Did you ever think that the screw in inspection lid might be better of being the top of the tank
Probably but I wanted it on it’s side as someone said my chicken my eggs 👍😂👍
Mell where did you get the cuter to cut the big hole for the water fuller cap ...do you have a link ples ?
I put link in the description for you 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks Mel take care
Fray Bentos pies x 5 :)
Well spotted 👍😂👍
Amazing video mel :) I was thinking of a foot boat pump 😂 but maybe I’ll upgrade later to one of these. Was it easy to plum up? Always make me laugh your outtakes :)
Thank you and yes really simple I used the pump because I want to fit a shower heater on my back doors for outside hot shower 👍😊👍
Mel’s Van World might upgrade later :) I’ve seen those water heater look good :)?
I’ll be sure to do a full and honest review when it comes 👍
Hi Mel. What size pipe do I need for this pump mate. Thanks.
John Guest Push Fit Tube 12mm Pipe From the pump and then I pushed garden pipe over the top of this to connect to the tank 👍😊👍
Mel’s Van World thank you so so much. You are my absolute hero and a star. ❤️👍🙏😊
Thank you 😊
what is the output (volts) of the charger for the vacuum ?
Ooh I see what you’re thinking unfortunately it’s 14v plus it’s a lithium battery so I wouldn’t want to mess it up 👍
Hi bud. Mel, the links to tank and pump no longer work!
thank you buddy
6L is the amount of water per minute rating of the heater to raise ice cold winter water to 40C for a hot shower. Roughly double it to change into kW = 12kW. The trigger flow to turn them on is done by a magnetic float valve that triggers a hall sensor. They operate down to as little as 1L per minute. The larger units are 12L and 16L (24kW/ 32 kW) are very large heaters with a proper flu connection. I fitted my portable 6L propane gas heater on the side of my shower cupboard. They are brilliant gas heaters i had mine for years long before the van for camping. Its even been used as a 12v pumped recirc paddling pool heater for the kids. One thing I changed is the battery holder for ignition takes two D batteries and they don't last very long so i changed mine to a single 3.6v 18650 battery holder cos i got loads of them.
Together with the chinese diesel heaters these two items for about 100 quid each are game changers. Heated vans with hot showers!
Thank you and yes super cheap but invaluable
The outdoor gas instant water heaters may need 6L a minute to activate the burner I think. But you maybe lucky.
I thought it was the maximum they could cope with not the minimum time will tell 👍😊👍
Mel’s Van World your right but there is a minimum flow rate to trigger the burner, i bought the grey 12v water pump you recommend about 18 months ago for £6 off eBay and when the water has to travel over 6ft height there’s not enough pressure to trigger the burner. But yours will only have to travel about 4ft . Great videos mate been following you since 200subs 👍
@@simonnewton5572 there is a minimum not sure what it is but it isn't much.
I guess the fire extinguisher water tank didn't last long then ;) ??
It was working really well but no good if I want a hot water heater for a shower unfortunately and because of lockdown it’s made me realise I need to be independent 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I agree and we are all going to be locked down again this winter. Make sure you are always topped up with everything to bug out at a moments notice. These lockdowns can happen so fast even the police don't know its happened to give you time to escape.
That’s exactly my way of thinking I need to be prepared 👍😊👍
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Put your pump in a box and sound proof it it will lot better for u m8
Thank you 👍
I love your channel Mel, but I'm purging all my subs that have so much advertising. They drive me crazy. The reason I started watching UA-cam is because it was independent people sharing their knowledge and interests. Slowly but surely it's turning into another commercial enterprise.
You could become a member of my channel for less than £3.00 a month and see all my videos early and ad free plus your be helping me out and rewarding me for all the hard work that goes into making videos for you this video took me from 9am to 11.30 pm to produce do you not think I deserve a little revenue for that hence the advertising without it UA-cam wouldn’t exist well maybe it would but all you would get is cute cats thanks for watching my videos I do hope you continue to do so I do really appreciate your feedback and support 👍😊👍
@14 minutes...you could fill your water tank frombthe garden tap next to it 😂
@18 oh you did 😂😂
And that’s why it pays to watch videos all the through before you leave a comment 👍🍻👍
@BigVanSmallWorld yeah not got that much time spare to watch somebody ramble on! Just had to skip through it, while eating a sarny, to see if it was useful for me.... it wasn't 😂
Hallo dear dropping my love & support..hope u do they same, see u later..take care
HANSI's KITCHEN thank you now I feel really hungry 😋
i see you have been panic buying fray bentos pies
No that’s just my normal lol 😂
I thought you where fitting an outside shower.....
Living the dream building the dream. I will but I needed water tank 1st I’m still waiting for the water heater to get delivered 👍😊👍
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Cheers 🍻
EXACTLY why i will never have a pump in my van, that noise is the worst.
I know next mission quite pump down 👍
Wouldn't it have been easier to just buy one of these
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Probably but you still need water to put in it 👍
Sure but no noise just like your sink
Thank you 😊
you've made it go out of stock
Ohh no 👍😂👍