filling water tanks
Submitted: Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 11:38
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What do others do to fill their tanks that are fitted with nonreturn fittings .I own a LOTUS van and want to be able to fill from a dam or drums etc, the fitting is fitted at the bottom of the
tank .What type of pump 12v would be suitable for this application all suggestions welcome, I have no trouble filling from a tap but sometimes need to fill where no tap is .
Reply By: Dave(NSW) - Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 12:18
Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 12:18
So far you have posted 3 threads on this subject. You realy only need to ask once then wait for some answers, Sometimes it might take awhile to get an answer.
Cheers Dave
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Follow Up By: pojo - Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 12:55
Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 12:55
Sorry about the backup threads
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Follow Up By: Cruiser .- Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 14:19
Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 14:19
Dave,
I think your comments are a bit harsh, its no wonder some people get scared away from the
forum when people answer like you have in this manner. Surely you can remember when you were first on here and were learning how the
forum worked as
well as asking for help and new information.
Please give the guy a break and be constructive in your comments.
Pojo,
I have a Lotus as
well and I just use a Sureflow pump (the same as you will have in van for the shower/sink etc. I have just put a long 12V lead on it with a switch and some reinforced plastic hose.
I tend to get a 20 litre drum of from a river or somewhere suitable and then connect it to a filter which then is connected to the
tank filler on the side of the van and just suck the
water out of the container into the
tank via the filter.
It works
well for me.
Cheers,
Cruiser
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Follow Up By: Dave(NSW) - Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 14:35
Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 14:35
Cruiser,
Sorry I didn't mean to come across as harsh, What I meant was that sometimes it takes a while to start getting some answers, So no need to keep starting new threads asking the same question.
Cheers Dave..
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Follow Up By: farouk - Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 15:14
Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 15:14
Hi Pojo,
I have a $25--- 400gph 12v bilge pump and drop it into a bucket alongside the filler and transfer
water from rivers etc this way. I have a home irrigation filter attached to hose which keeps solids from entering
tank. Have also fitted a 12v plug close to the filler for ease of obtaining 12v to power the pump and a on/off switch iinline on the lead. Works great.
There is also a system to pump straight from the bucket into the van using existing pump in van to save putting suspect
water in your tanks which also enables you to heat the
water over the
camp fire and pump it to the shower thereby saving on the gas.
As I am not a full member I cannot post a photo but if you are interested send me your email address and I will send a photo to you.
Farouk
cjfoster@tadaust.org.au
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Reply By: Member - ken b (QLD) - Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 21:14
Monday, Jan 03, 2011 at 21:14
hi pojo. when i have to fill my
water tanks from a
creek or lake. i have a 3kva honda,i plug my onga pump into the genny,put a 20 litre bucket in the
water, put the suction end of the onga in the bucket, connect my
water hose to the inlet of my van,and let her rip. sometimes i get a bit energetic and wash the van while its all connected. i hope this helps mate. ken.
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Follow Up By: Member - Redbakk (WA) - Tuesday, Jan 04, 2011 at 16:14
Tuesday, Jan 04, 2011 at 16:14
Ken b........What is the size/model/hp of your Onga pump......the idea sounds great.
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Reply By: Member - Redbakk (WA) - Tuesday, Jan 04, 2011 at 16:30
Tuesday, Jan 04, 2011 at 16:30
This is what I use at the moment......I modified the
tank filling points on the caravan as below
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And I use this 12VDC whale pump from BCF which fits neatly into
the neck hole of a plastic jerry can which I fill at the
water source.
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So I can fill from a jerry or bucket or river.
All the fittings are snap on hose type which gives me the flexibilty I need to mix and match for what I want to do at the time....very flexible.
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A inline irrigation filter
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