Food Truck Plumbing: Part 1

[@poormansfoodtruck]

Would never have gotten so far with my build if it wasn’t for you Frank! Been following you since your very first build and it’s safe to say you’ve been inspirational! Thank you and god bless

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that!!!!! Love hearing that

[@danecaveman]

Nice!

[@fbaltierrez]

Appreciate that! 💯

[@KhaledRayyan]

I made a coffee truck and I have a major issue with the water supply and plumbing! 1. My water supply is 2 x 1000 Litre tanks that are outside the truck. We don’t have fresh water supply to the truck. 2. Inside the truck I have a 100L drain tank that sits under the sink. But my issue is that I have a pitcher rinser that drains tons of steamed milk and sugary sauces. The stink that is trapped from the drain tank is unreal! Do you know how to deal with something like this?

[@fbaltierrez]

Unfortunately I do not, I don't use that much water as something like a coffee, or even a smoothie truck to clean every single time you blend something. That's a tough one, maybe a local plumber can take a look

[@Robroy333]

Frank; Great info as always! My only concern is having the Power Outlet under the Water Heater or below the Sinks in general. (If it gets wet?) BTW I used a SEAFLO 12v pump like that one in a tiny house for 2 years and it ran off the battery bank and was a Champ!:)~ The Plug in type is rated " Industrial" . That's the difference.

[@fbaltierrez]

Great points. It would be like having the garbage disposal outlet underneath your kitchen sink. I was tempted to use the 12v in the beginning but decided not to

[@Robroy333]

@@fbaltierrez true and easy enough to swap for a GFCI outlet:) BTW I’m currently building my food truck and ordered the pump you got. Instead of the 12v. The plug in type I think is more powerful? Will see. Keep up the great work! Appreciate it!

[@unktah]

What is the name /manufactor of the pump grey water tank hot water heater setup.

[@charlenemack9443]

I have water shooting out of my water fill door on outside of truck (may not be the proper name) when turning the pump on. What could be the issue?

[@fbaltierrez]

Probably have the pump connected backwards. It has arrows for water flow

[@billytokusheva8701]

I am in the process of building a mobile Paleta stand by renovating a horse trailer. You are my saviour and I am so grateful! THANK YOU! Question - how do you get the water out of the gray water tank? Yes, I know that this is probably a very daft question, but I am just learning. :)

[@user-oj1cd5hg3r]

How wide are both tanks combined laying next to each other? From the back of the grey to the front of the fresh? Thank for your help and for such great videos!

[@fbaltierrez]

About 17 inches

[@sarahtackitt6186]

How are you able to take out your water tank yearly to clean it out?

[@fbaltierrez]

You can sanitize it where it is in place, but if I had to it's possible but will have to cut and use a PVC coupling to replace in same spot

[@davidthorsen1085]

Can you please show or give a list of fittings you are using to tee off the water pump and water heater. Thanks for the videos!!

[@fbaltierrez]

Absolutely. Tomorrow I'll be uploading part 2 of the plumbing that will show you exactly what you need with this setup. 👍

[@Robroy333]

Love your you tube channel! Helped me alot. Question: How do you attach the flange feet to the 3 bay sink? Drill out the tubes?

[@fbaltierrez]

Leave the original legs at the bottom and goes into the flange feet

[@Robroy333]

@@fbaltierrez mine on the sink are larger unfortunately

[@user-mi7yn7ne4g]

Hello sir, how did you mount the water heater.

[@fbaltierrez]

Just mounted to wall with 2 screws. Nothing too crazy with the water and Propane line

[@kirkandfamily9111]

Hey guys or frank, is it better to use the propane water heater or electric water heater? Please explain

[@fbaltierrez]

Just depends on power consumption. They both work. It's just like have a gas car or electric car, same result different fuel source. I personally prefer Propane bc I don't add that to my generator usage

[@nicholasalexander8069]

A Frank love you videos. I have a question. Where did you get your wastewater tank and your freshwater tank? I'm running into a problem trying to find my water tanks for my build

[@fbaltierrez]

Good afternoon. Class A customer Tanks fresh and waste 25 GALLON www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DRKWSPG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08DRKWSPG&linkCode=as2&tag=rollingburrit-20&linkId=c27f52f886ef0a55d4f845d12535ef33 20 GALLON www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DRKKL8V/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08DRKKL8V&linkCode=as2&tag=rollingburrit-20&linkId=87f76de6f14f4146cf0caec7b2787b98 30 Gallon amzn.to/3dBlkeC

[@nicholasalexander8069]

How to amazing thanks, Frank when my last question? What size of water tank did you use for your wastewater tank? I'm having trouble finding one?

[@fbaltierrez]

@@nicholasalexander8069 the ones I use or on the links I put in the comments

[@viobadescu1155]

Where is your paid lessons link should be in every video

[@fbaltierrez]

Not in the older videos. Only ones from last 6 months or so

[@cmets_sparks6828]

I have a seaflo 33 series water pump how do i wire it to the gfci outlet and then to a switch

[@cmets_sparks6828]

Can you please help

[@jacklyncipres1047]

Hi good day I have questions where did u buy your white water tank and your tank for the gray water please let know god bless

[@fbaltierrez]

Class A customs

[@jacklyncipres1047]

Thank u

[@MikeWaldron]

Do you make more money with your trailer builds or your burrito vendor business?

[@fbaltierrez]

I don't build trailers as a business, just to show you all here on YT

[@anadelygarza6286]

Hola donde puedo comprar los tanques para el lavadero y cuantos galones es gracias miro sus videos felicidades

[@fbaltierrez]

Class A Customs. Los galones depends de tu health department

[@ikramnanlawala4843]

Frank, in DuPage County is your plumbing being inspected? Considering you're doing it yourself I'm assuming it is not. I'm up in McHenry County and was recently informed that there will be an inspection on the plumbing which leads me to believe they would prefer a licensed plumber do the install...I'd rather do it myself.

[@fbaltierrez]

Hello neighbor. Yes I did it myself and here with us they do not inspect plumbing. No licensed plumber required in DuPage County unless it has changed.

[@ikramnanlawala4843]

@@fbaltierrez the application I received from the county says nothing about it so I will try and fight it for sure. 😂 We shall see. Thanks for the quick response man. I gotta come down and have some food from your truck some time.

[@peterlopez1851]

Hey Frank can I use 1” pvc for the grey water drain ?

[@thankyouvlog9333]

Hello frank.. where do you get your sheet wall the aluminum and stainless sheet.. how much each sheet. Thank you

[@fbaltierrez]

No idea on cost. They fluctuate too much. I just called around local metal distributors. Aluminum was from metal supermarkets about $180 a sheet but that was a couple months ago

[@thankyouvlog9333]

@@fbaltierrez thank you frank.. the best diy food truck video ever!

[@thankyouvlog9333]

Frank what thickness should i use for stainless sheet wall? Thank you

[@fbaltierrez]

@@thankyouvlog9333 20 gauge is what I use I believe

[@Vitaminarie]

Did you cut the tailpipe? If so how much did you cut?

[@thehangover5761]

Where can I find a plumber in illinois that can work on food trucks?

[@fbaltierrez]

That's a tough one, not too many will be willing to help you out when I was going through this. That's why I did it myself so far so good.

[@driveit1812]

Have you ever went all electric and if so is there a down side.

[@fbaltierrez]

I would never do it personally. Too much electricity and the generator size would be pretty massive, that's just how I see it. I don't even like Electric stoves in my house I changed it to natural gas 🤣

[@driveit1812]

Thank you for the quick reply! I’m building a big red also. But, what I am catering too does not use grease or open flame. I noticed you use a 30 amp generator but I think with everything I have using electric I better use a 50 amp shouldn’t I?

[@fbaltierrez]

@@driveit1812 absolutely. That's what I would recommend

[@alfredosmith1]

Why we don't have a trap on the the drain?

[@fbaltierrez]

Not required, and with 3 Compartment sinks according to the licensed plumbers I asked do not require P traps

[@growlarge5005]

Where do u get ur tanks and what gal are they

[@fbaltierrez]

Good morning. Links are in description for sizes and where I get them. Check your HD first make sure what sizes they require

[@gabrieluribe1852]

What did you use for a vent on the drain?

[@ronaldoEscalanteCruz]

Where can i send you a video of my own diy foord trailer so i can get your expertise

[@steveluepke9654]

Those pvc pieces are a lot cheaper at home depot than Amazon

[@fbaltierrez]

I believe that for sure!! HD is the best

[@IssacRobinson-nd8sw]

I've watched this video probably 4 times what I'm missing is the connection water tank to pump to water heater

[@fbaltierrez]

Good morning. It's all just 1/2 pex lines with Crimp connectors

[@theblackdust]

I could just kiss you, frank. Thank you

[@fbaltierrez]

🤣🤣 thanks for that comment. Gave me a good laugh 🤣💯

[@theblackdust]

@@fbaltierrez i owe you a lot hombre