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How to install a grey water tank underneath your campervan conversion
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Күн бұрынHow to install a grey water tank underneath your campervan conversion
Using the spare wheel cradle to hold the grey water tank up under the campervan
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@Elinor_Scott-Lester 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t give up Mel, if you fill it up it will run. There’s so much air in the pipes that it’ll need some weight of water to get it started flowing. Good luck
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m going to try fitting a pump 👍
@Elinor_Scott-Lester 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld aye, that’ll work better I guess. You can probably run pump and valve from the same switch.
@patrickvanreeth7355 3 жыл бұрын
liquids always flow down, if you fit the outlet tubes going up, better park on a steep hill :p
@mikebailey2509 3 жыл бұрын
The inspection cap has the Mercedes logo..👌
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah that’s golden 👍👍
@PK_Blinder 3 жыл бұрын
I had the joys of fitting my grey water tank last weekend. Only thing I did different was to put the outlet fitting in the bottom of the tank and not the side. As you have it, the 10 litres you put in will always be below the outlet where you have it. And that will start to smell as you can never get rid of it... 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Ooh that’s a good point I’m going to have to change that now thanks for the heads up
@johnfittis5764 3 жыл бұрын
That is a good point but if u have or fit a a 'u bend' that should cause an air lock to stop any smell coming back up the pipe. Could just be a sweeping 's' in the pipe below the sink👍
@linz_in_NZ 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnfittis5764 or a 360 loop works well too.
@bobscullion3533 3 жыл бұрын
well done young fella, only things i did different was the air release overflow on my tank was simply a hole drilled into th tank at the top, didnt see the need to have a fitting like you and i also put the waste outlet on the bottom of the tank, i didnt want any water left in the tank that could smell eventually and we have a small grate type thing on our plughole that catches any food bits like rice etc and stops them going down to the waste tank, its removeable so i just put the food bits in the bin if we get any.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea pardon the pun 👍😂👍
@bobscullion3533 3 жыл бұрын
Seen them in B+M today for £1.50 👍
@grahamlawrence8452 3 жыл бұрын
I think the clue was in the lack of flow when you disconnected the solenoid pipe. The tank seemed to have a lot of depth underneath your outlet. Also the outlet pipe appeared to be going uphill from your tank. Great idea though and something to work on.👍
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I’m on it 👍
@johnfittis5764 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with this stick a hose in it and fill it, that will check for leaks and then u can see if the remote drain solenoid works or not👍
@davidhughes7041 3 жыл бұрын
Slide valves are good for this application
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ZoltanHercules 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, your bang on the money with pressure on the solenoid. Sadly you didn’t use gravity as your co pilot. Should have love red the pipe, if you wanted it to siphon, swap the solenoid with a small motor pump like they use in fountains etc.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your positive message watch the next video where I actually do fit a pump your bang on the money too 😊👍
@ZoltanHercules 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld no, thank you for the numerous and thorough videos my man. An absolute treasure trove! Keep up the good work & I’ll keep up the watching!
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
@@ZoltanHercules I think you 👍😊👍
@harrybursey3029 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea to put the tank in the spare wheel cradle. I've spent ages Laid under my van thinking where to put a tank. Great video. 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@inlinefourtr 3 жыл бұрын
You've put yours where mine was on my Talbot Express Camelot 34 years ago, i didn't want to rip it off when on rough terrain. The inspection cover was on top under van floor so of no use at all. Three holes in for two sinks and shower and no seals what so ever, just pipes going in. So i imagine if i used it would be sloshy and smelly. Your ratchet will get crusty where it is. Wat Er GreYt Waste of time. Nice to see someone give Ebay a mention, as most people mention mainly the other one. Amaz On video Mel.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@JulesTravels-On 3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't see if you have some form of u bend below the sink. If not you will definitely need something to stop smells from waste tank coming back at you. If the outlet was on the bottom of the tank nearly all water will drain off, rather than as you have it. I would put a neoprene cover over inspection hole using velcro so that protected from dirt etc. so nice to give you more space inside and hopefully once switch working easier to empty. 😎
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you yes I’ll definitely have a water trap to stop smelling 👍
@DUB-sential 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea... Just a thought the cage might start to eat into the plastic from vibrations, if you have room you could slice some hose pipe down its length and zip tie it over for a bit of cushion.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s a great idea
@christsyoutubekanaal9864 3 жыл бұрын
If you bend the discharge pipe higher than the bottom of your tank, it will never empty itself completely, since water does not climb, and as I see your pipe bends upwards, also the attachment to your bumper seems to me slightly higher than your water tankfloor
@joycegorman2966 3 жыл бұрын
Mel spare wheel on back door l bought a scrap land rover discovery wheel frame fits well on my Renault master.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@theguitarmanifesto 2 жыл бұрын
The cap even has a Mercedes logo 😁👌 nice work Mel
@normandiefenbach6571 3 жыл бұрын
very informative and entertaining
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@paulus47 2 жыл бұрын
nice job, but you should used a rubber band between your waste tank and the metal strips it will hold your tank from slipping or gliding on the metal parts, but really lovely job done
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Look closer you will see there’s side bars stopping it from moving side to side 👍
@paulus47 2 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld well done indeed 👍🙌😉
@stephenlipton525 3 жыл бұрын
If you put a quick release hose coupler on the end of the drain pipe you can fill the tank easily with fresh every so often to flush the tank. It will also serve as a quick fix to push any food waste back out of the dump valve which could save you a trip below the van to manually clear it. Drop a little bleach or sterilising fluid down the sink, fill the tank either via the sink or using a hose Let it sit overnight then empty next morning and hey presto. Fresh tank if you need to lay the van up for a while. Nothing worse smelling than a stagnant grey water tank. (Well maybe a black tank could be worse) Keep the videos coming. Love them. Regards Steve (Belfast N Ireland)
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@stephenlipton525 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld you’re welcome. One of the things I love about your videos is that you use tools that everyone can afford. There’s so many out there with beautiful builds but they have workshops and tools that most can only dream about.
@warty5007 3 жыл бұрын
I keep on saying it Mel your a talented man ,great job M8 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really kind of you
@RickandHeather 3 жыл бұрын
A few issues I’m sure many have noticed, pipes running uphill, tank probably 5/10 litres before it reaches the overflow... that said great idea and I know you will sort it.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m on it I got a great idea 👍😊👍
@vantabulouslife5704 3 жыл бұрын
I also used the spare wheel carrier and the exact same tank on my van :)
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@HUNG999 3 жыл бұрын
you are very creative or helpful, Gray Water Tank Under camper from Spare wheel Swap
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 3 жыл бұрын
After reading some comments I gather you have it sorted now Mel 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I’m on it
@robwebster7406 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great vid 👍 Just 2 things 🤔 1 you can use a sink hair catcher, like the one you can get for baths drain hole to filter things, 2 how about a washing machine waste pump for the waste out 🤔
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s brilliant idea
@thinkingoutofthebox.9421 3 жыл бұрын
Put switch on the dash so you can empty it while driving.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂 brilliant
@ivecodavey 3 жыл бұрын
I have a nice big gatevalve on my waste system with the valve body under the floor and the handwheel going through a hole to the inside
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@MrGenedancingmachine 3 жыл бұрын
I think you need to put a u bend somewhere on your pipe to create a water trap so bad food smells don't make their way back inside your van (haven't hooked up my waste tank yet, this is just stuff I've read in my research)
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I got one for it
@MrGenedancingmachine 3 жыл бұрын
Mel's Van Life roger that 👍
@dippydogz 3 жыл бұрын
if you have the depth, just put a loop in the waste pipe, possibly right under the sink - it achieves the same thing. Also, put the inlet at the back of the tank - if you have a full tank and go down a steep hill, the water can make it's way back through the waste pie, but if the hole is at the back, it cant. Not so critical on a sink but if there is a shower there too it can be a disaster. Did the solenoid work before it was plumbed in? It should do even without pressure
@grumpygrandpa3640 3 жыл бұрын
Mel is that a rip in your nice sofa ? 😢. If you stick a bit of vasoline on the seal it helps stop it rotting and helps you get it undone also won’t pinch it 👍. Nice install 👍👍👍
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
No buddy it’s all ok and that’s sound advice thank you 🙏
@jdugmore8647 3 жыл бұрын
Us solid motorised valve 2 wire model and it worked a treat, good luck
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@zx10rmac84 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Mel run the open valve underneath side of tank and slight raise on the front , should solve it mate ,, keep Er lit ✌🏻🇬🇧
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@barry-cq4xg 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel Nice job on the tank. I hope the pump works well and, as always, looking forward to your next video.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@andrewstanden 3 жыл бұрын
Good try and it's a good idea... looking forward to an update when you have it sorted. .. cheers Andrew
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@zenzen9131 3 жыл бұрын
Nice installation Mel :) If and when you get that valve working then you don't need to put another hole in the tank for the manual drain, just add a t-piece in the pipe in between the tank and the valve :)
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really good point
@rickardenstedt 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, for me it looks like the hoose is pointing up wards! That means that no water will come out, and you only filled up the tank a quarter ! Try to point the hoose end below the bottom of the tank and the soleonid valve will work. Regards Rickard from Sweden 🇸🇪
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SJHughes 3 жыл бұрын
Vent pipe may need to be bigger also was the blue hose connected to the vent had a kink in it.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yes maybe but it wasn’t really that bad it looks worse than it actually was I’m just waiting for a brake in the weather and I got a great idea to try out 👍
@jimwright5492 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea mel,hope you get it sorted ,keep up the content ,cheers
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@colinstorrar449 3 жыл бұрын
Mel, Lots of the cheaper solenoid valves require a minimum of 0.2Bar to operate. At roughly £25/30 you’ll find plenty that will work without needing any pressure to open.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@WhipperdeetsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one bud , great place to put it, your extremely clever :) aww shame it didn’t work looked amazing how you laid it out. Hopefully you will figure something, so you be able to flick a switch. Great video and great tips. Always look forward to your videos :) the tank is already out of stock :) happy Easter 🐣🐇 hope your having a lovely weekend 🤗😊🍺
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you if it’s out of stock it’s not because of my video it’s only available for members at the moment don’t eat to much chocolate 👍😂👍🤣
@WhipperdeetsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld just curious to look bud it be added to my list of how and when I can afford it :( unfortunately I only went and just bought one of those £1 eggs bud money tight after that garage screwed me over my car. Plus now that solar pannel the place I bought it trying to tell me there solar perfect, well hopefully the video I sent them will show it’s not perfect :( I can’t get any reading from it in the straight sunshine :( with the multimeter so fed up as it’s only 4 months old. They surly don’t make things like the good old days. Great video bud and will use this when I can sort my fresh water and grey water tank out eventually :( thank you for being amazing and inspiring to everyone and making this video to follow easy :) Thanks buddy have a lovely weekend and not much chocolate 🤗😊🍺
@57dscott57 3 жыл бұрын
Good video Mel, nice engineering on the anti blockage strategy, I'd have gone low tech with a sink strainer!....😜
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@richiebainbridge2608 3 жыл бұрын
It may just be camera angles but pipe work needs a constant drop to flow. Bread use of dead space.
@robinbean6716 3 жыл бұрын
food for thought mel im on it good video your got my ideas going on my boxer build thanks mel
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy for the positive message really appreciated I’m going to fit a pump to it get some pressure behind it to get the valve to open 👍
@robinbean6716 3 жыл бұрын
i look forward to seeing that mel goibg to get me tape out tomorrow and see what size take i need ,,im thinking aboyt the same size as your ,, keep the videos coming mel itsbeen a good help over the last year
@skookumjack 3 жыл бұрын
Well Mel, a nice try mate! If you do sort it and have a electric solenoid set up, I was thinking if you just put a 19mm tee pipe between the tank drain hole and the solenoid connect the manual pipe to the tee it would be one less hole in the tank and still able to have it 'filtered too..... but maybe that was your cunning plan all along.... Well done anyway:)
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea thank you I have ordered a pump now so the water will be under pressure I can’t wait to try it but it won’t be here until the 7th so maybe in time for the following Friday 👍👍
@texdog2772 3 жыл бұрын
Mel I think I would of rana bottom drain with a 90 deg fitting. Is your drain pipe smooth inside or is it like the outside, if like outside that would slow the draining alot. Can't you use PVC or ABS pipe for drain after it gets under van. Straight and always heading down hill. Like the tank. Good luck PS I would look for a larger drain valve . Maybe a mechanical gate valve with a heavy spring set up to close after dumping. Pull rod or cable to dump and let spring close it by pulling handle shut.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@johnphilip6609 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, and love how the tank fitted perfectly. Thanks for another great video 👍
@adrianhydephotography 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mel. I don’t think you had enough water in the system.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you you’re absolutely rite 👍
@linz_in_NZ 3 жыл бұрын
Good plan to use the spare wheel cradle and the tank is a perfect fit! Can you tie up your waste pipe so it isn't lower than the fill point on the tank? Looks to be quite a bit below. That little grey fitting with the bowl bit underneath is a smell trap - fit it under your sink - its the campervan equivalent of a U bend. A better way of dealing with food scraps would be to stop them going down the plug hole with a strainer 😄 I got irrigation hose too, mainly as it is smooth on the inside - so can't go yucky. Stick with the manual tap, as some places are pretty strict on where you dump waste water, and you don't want to get in bother if you press the wrong switch and dump the tank by accident .
@kevinhughes9801 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@robtrueblood853 3 жыл бұрын
Another great vid Mel keep up the great work 👍🏻
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@gordonmansfield7536 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you get it worked out Mel looks a great idea as per mate
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m not giving up 👍
@newlinerealboi3434 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mel, good work. I would consider a motorised valve rather than solenoid and would definitely think about using a larger diameter for the waste dump. The inside of the valve will be restricted so flow will be slow.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m on it
@gwrclarke 11 ай бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorldou is ouunoui a zzzzzzz xxxxxff sc😢rmrhr. Wnem
@cleekyboy 3 жыл бұрын
The outlet pipe will need to be lower than the tank , if its gravity fed
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
It is lower 👍
@alanthompson9956 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. Wouldn't it be easier to fit the filter under the sink? Easier to get to for emptying and no solids getting into the tank.
@Alan-lm4nd 3 жыл бұрын
try and lower your drain pipe below the level of the solenoid valve
@theonlywoody2shoes 3 жыл бұрын
That solenoid is going to cause you issues (low flow/blocking) and adding a waste pump is also going to cause problems. Get a 12v motorised valve - you want a CR04 type that you just apply power to it to open, and when you switch it off there is a charge stored inside that it uses to fully close the valve. Just be careful as they sell “full port” and “reduced port” valves. The reduced port ones have a much smaller hole in the valve body than the fittings at the end. If using 19mm waste pipe be sure the hole in the valve that turns is this size or bigger.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m on it
@garrybeard7718 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job Mel well done bud.👍🇬🇧🤘🍺
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@maglinengineer 3 жыл бұрын
That valve looks similar to the type used in domestic appliances. I am a domestic appliance engineer and if it is the same, they require a lot more pressure to operate. Good luck
@goth_dude6874 3 жыл бұрын
The water will only drain when its higher than the outlet tap maybe
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I put lots in but yes maybe I should have filled it up
@normandiefenbach6571 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss today of the Duke of Edinburgh
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say really appreciated
@parkay3560 3 жыл бұрын
another cracking video Mel.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@daviemclachlan 3 жыл бұрын
I think the angle you are parked and the little amount of water in the tank is the reason you didn’t see anything flow from the electric valve. Look at how slow the water trickled out when you changed the pipe over to your old manual valve drain. I would give it another go when there’s more water in the tank to creat some pressure to flow through your electric valve. Give us an update please when you look at it again.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you you’re absolutely right
@petemoring67 3 жыл бұрын
You shoud've put a GOOD 30 litres in there Mel .... You're living on 'Hopes and Dreams' with only 10 in a tank that size .... OOPS!! ;-)
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yes you’re probably right
@brentownsend1414 2 жыл бұрын
Where did your original waste pipe with the tap under the van come from when your original waste water went into a container under the sink??
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
B&Q 👍🤓👍
@Azurren 3 жыл бұрын
While I'm not sure if that valve needs pressure to operate I do know that your final outlet pipe on the rear bumper, combined with the slop, was a lot higher than the water level of the tank. Maybe worth just installing the valve as-is without any pipes attached and seeing if that is the case before throwing in the towel! (It's a good idea after all)
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@LostNative 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job Mel, shouldn't you ha e waited to fill the tank up completely then it couldn't have worked? Keeping it simple, love the tank in the spare wheel holder 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bex
@fijitoutandabout 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel I used an electrically operated ball valve that is normally closed but uses 12v to open. If you DM me I can send you the link.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@nickhoward9343 3 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@andrewdundon5298 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mal do you think we will see you installing side step Mercedes
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about one 👍😊👍
@andrewdundon5298 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld looking forward to seeing that manual or automatic 🤔
@gillwil 3 жыл бұрын
Great job 👏
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@BruceLauderdale 3 жыл бұрын
It’ll work. But all the water is sitting at the top of the tank because it’s installed upside down! 🤪😜
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry I got a great idea 💡
@pedrolg 3 жыл бұрын
Mel, now I'm thinking, the waste pipe end might have been over the water level of the tank. With only 10 litres it might have not reached the level. I guess you have but, did you test the valve outside on the dry?
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry I got a great idea
@krispinktattoostudio1916 3 жыл бұрын
Over time would those metal bars rub holes in the tank. I'd think about some rubber or neoprene on the contact points
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@krispinktattoostudio1916 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld and on the idea of the electric draining system... what's wrong with a 12v inline pump...
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Keep watching
@krispinktattoostudio1916 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld always do pal
@jamiegreen1219 3 жыл бұрын
only ten ltr it might need to face uphill to drain .fingers crossed
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy it worked out great in the end 👍
@jdugmore8647 3 жыл бұрын
Amazon £40.99 for the valve. Its just and electronic gate valve so will flow on gravity
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you I’ll have a look now 👍👍👍
@rangeofhills 3 жыл бұрын
Hi again Mel. I'm a bit nervous of becoming paranoid about the waste tank overflowing. Is there a rule about not having the sink waste drop straight out of the floor into an old washing up bowl?
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I hear they are bringing out a new rule in eu that all RVs have to have a waste tank but in the uk its fine
@andymiles6443 29 күн бұрын
Hi Mel, question for you, hoe did your 40ltr tank work out for you, was it enough for your needs????????????? how often did you have to empty it ?????
@BigVanSmallWorld 26 күн бұрын
Working great only have to empty it when it’s full usually about a week
@jacobdiller8140 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure youve realized it by now, but your design for the empty is off - the tank cant empty up like that. The tube from the tank needs to be parallel or traveling beneath the tank for it to empty unless you attach pump...
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I’m on it
@fenceup07944931177 3 жыл бұрын
Get a 12v ball valve. Switch is a bit different as it's not just on off.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@theonlywoody2shoes 3 жыл бұрын
There is a 12v motorised valve that can use the same wiring and switch. It’s called a CR-04 and it contains a capacitor that charges when power is applied to open the valve. Once the power is turned off the stored charge is used to fully close the valve.
@fenceup07944931177 3 жыл бұрын
@@theonlywoody2shoes that's good to know I have the other sort that needs a power feed to open and close. I think I will swap it out as for my application there is a small but present risk if I have a power cut. Thanks and yes this would be perfect for Mel.
@jdugmore8647 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel , I tried one of those solenoid valves and it didn't work either, I think it needs to be pressurised. I changed it for a
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I think you’re absolutely right iv got a pump coming soon
@rudecomb2006 3 жыл бұрын
Fit the spare wheel on the door ?
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes 👍
@travelingchalksworld5138 3 жыл бұрын
The more weight you carry behind the axle is not good. You will have the tail wagging the dog😂😂. If the LPG stations start getting fewer and fewer I was thinking about putting my spare wheel on my back door and put in the 50 L gas tank where the spare wheel was. But up to now I have no problem getting gas so that is excuse the pun still on the back burner. Stay safe🚐☕️☕️👍🏼🏴🌈🙏🏼💙❤️💙❤️
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hay buddy that’s really good point I’ll make sure I don’t drive with full grey water tank 👍
@jaseroberts8091 3 жыл бұрын
great vids mel just a question did the awning rail stay up as going to do mine this weekend
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s still there but I’ll be putting a proper wind out awning up when I can afford one
@dalegreenacre2635 3 жыл бұрын
Keep it simple
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
That’s rite I should but this time I want it to be a little complicated lol
@clarkspiemuncher24 2 жыл бұрын
the link for the tank and another part arent working mel
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@newlinerealboi3434 3 жыл бұрын
Sweeeet moves man
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@baggiecamper 3 жыл бұрын
A tanlkless job. Hope your little bell hasn't been blocked up - undesirable 😂
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah 🤣😂🤣🤪
@simonmockford7090 3 жыл бұрын
Hole position decided by Venn diagram Mel?
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I’m working on it
@deenunya7735 3 жыл бұрын
If it did work, I was going to Mention arnt you going to Heat Shrink the Terminals
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I will do when I’ve got it working
@douglashambelton5596 3 жыл бұрын
What happened to KISS?
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
No idea 🤷♂️
@michaeltaylor2624 3 жыл бұрын
I forgot to say my motorised valves have worked faultlessly for over 4 years now
@brianmac001 3 жыл бұрын
Is the solenoid valve 12v or 240v?
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Really
@brianmac001 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld Really. If its a 3.4 kilo ohm resistance solenoid designed to work at 240v, it's not going to work at 12v. Just asking.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
@@brianmac001 i can confirm it’s 12v DC
@inventor1v 3 жыл бұрын
Is it vented OK?
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yep 👍
@davidgreen9063 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel,isn’t the water going to freeze down there in the cold weather.
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll be in Spain for that hopefully 🙏
@goth_dude6874 3 жыл бұрын
Won't it freeze in the winter ?
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully I’ll be in Spain for the winter 👍
@gailelsenburg8391 2 жыл бұрын
Your drain point on your water tank is lower than the exit point of your hose.
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
That’s why I fitted a waste pump to it
@katcankan7129 3 жыл бұрын
What a shame. I've read the other comments so to be continued indeed 😊
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kat
@katcankan7129 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld 😊
@bulletuk11 3 жыл бұрын
just lower your pipe water runs down hill lol
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@StevieTyrrell 3 жыл бұрын
Water won’t run up hill 🤣
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll make it
@StevieTyrrell 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld You and Gladys Knight 🤣
@thomasharhen2168 3 жыл бұрын
Nice try buddy!!! Lol
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m not giving up
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