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... 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Ooh that’s a good point I’m going to have to change that now thanks for the heads up
@johnfittis57643 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_NZ3 жыл бұрын
@@johnfittis5764 or a 360 loop works well too.
@mikebailey25093 жыл бұрын
The inspection cap has the Mercedes logo..👌
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah that’s golden 👍👍
@Elinor_Scott-Lester3 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
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m going to try fitting a pump 👍
@Elinor_Scott-Lester3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld aye, that’ll work better I guess. You can probably run pump and valve from the same switch.
@patrickvanreeth73553 жыл бұрын
liquids always flow down, if you fit the outlet tubes going up, better park on a steep hill :p
@grahamlawrence84523 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.👍
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I’m on it 👍
@johnfittis57643 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👍
@christsyoutubekanaal98643 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
@harrybursey30293 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. 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@DUB-sential3 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s a great idea
@inlinefourtr3 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@theguitarmanifesto2 жыл бұрын
The cap even has a Mercedes logo 😁👌 nice work Mel
@ZoltanHercules3 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 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 😊👍
@ZoltanHercules3 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!
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@ZoltanHercules I think you 👍😊👍
@MrGenedancingmachine3 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)
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I got one for it
@MrGenedancingmachine3 жыл бұрын
Mel's Van Life roger that 👍
@dippydogz3 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
@JulesTravels-On3 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. 😎
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you yes I’ll definitely have a water trap to stop smelling 👍
@RickandHeather3 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m on it I got a great idea 👍😊👍
@HUNG9993 жыл бұрын
you are very creative or helpful, Gray Water Tank Under camper from Spare wheel Swap
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@stephenlipton5253 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)
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@stephenlipton5253 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.
@warty50073 жыл бұрын
I keep on saying it Mel your a talented man ,great job M8 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really kind of you
@davidhughes70413 жыл бұрын
Slide valves are good for this application
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@vantabulouslife57043 жыл бұрын
I also used the spare wheel carrier and the exact same tank on my van :)
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@normandiefenbach65713 жыл бұрын
very informative and entertaining
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@robwebster74063 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 🤔
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s brilliant idea
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN3 жыл бұрын
After reading some comments I gather you have it sorted now Mel 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I’m on it
@bobscullion35333 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea pardon the pun 👍😂👍
@bobscullion35333 жыл бұрын
Seen them in B+M today for £1.50 👍
@zx10rmac843 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 ✌🏻🇬🇧
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jdugmore86473 жыл бұрын
Us solid motorised valve 2 wire model and it worked a treat, good luck
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@zenzen91313 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 :)
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really good point
@andrewstanden3 жыл бұрын
Good try and it's a good idea... looking forward to an update when you have it sorted. .. cheers Andrew
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@paulus472 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
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Look closer you will see there’s side bars stopping it from moving side to side 👍
@paulus472 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld well done indeed 👍🙌😉
@joycegorman29663 жыл бұрын
Mel spare wheel on back door l bought a scrap land rover discovery wheel frame fits well on my Renault master.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@rickardenstedt3 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 🇸🇪
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@colinstorrar4493 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@WhipperdeetsAdventures3 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 🤗😊🍺
@BigVanSmallWorld3 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 👍😂👍🤣
@WhipperdeetsAdventures3 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 🤗😊🍺
@linz_in_NZ3 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 .
@ivecodavey3 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
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@richiebainbridge26083 жыл бұрын
It may just be camera angles but pipe work needs a constant drop to flow. Bread use of dead space.
@barry-cq4xg3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel Nice job on the tank. I hope the pump works well and, as always, looking forward to your next video.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@skookumjack3 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:)
@BigVanSmallWorld3 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 👍👍
@grumpygrandpa36403 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 👍👍👍
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
No buddy it’s all ok and that’s sound advice thank you 🙏
@57dscott573 жыл бұрын
Good video Mel, nice engineering on the anti blockage strategy, I'd have gone low tech with a sink strainer!....😜
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@alanthompson99563 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.
@johnphilip66093 жыл бұрын
Great idea, and love how the tank fitted perfectly. Thanks for another great video 👍
@jimwright54923 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea mel,hope you get it sorted ,keep up the content ,cheers
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@LostNative3 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 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bex
@adrianhydephotography3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mel. I don’t think you had enough water in the system.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you you’re absolutely rite 👍
@texdog27723 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@petemoring673 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!! ;-)
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Yes you’re probably right
@newlinerealboi34343 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m on it
@gwrclarke Жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorldou is ouunoui a zzzzzzz xxxxxff sc😢rmrhr. Wnem
@SJHughes3 жыл бұрын
Vent pipe may need to be bigger also was the blue hose connected to the vent had a kink in it.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 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 👍
@maglinengineer3 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
@robinbean67163 жыл бұрын
food for thought mel im on it good video your got my ideas going on my boxer build thanks mel
@BigVanSmallWorld3 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 👍
@robinbean67163 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
@garrybeard77183 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job Mel well done bud.👍🇬🇧🤘🍺
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@thinkingoutofthebox.94213 жыл бұрын
Put switch on the dash so you can empty it while driving.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂 brilliant
@robtrueblood8533 жыл бұрын
Another great vid Mel keep up the great work 👍🏻
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@theonlywoody2shoes3 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m on it
@gordonmansfield75363 жыл бұрын
Hope you get it worked out Mel looks a great idea as per mate
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m not giving up 👍
@BruceLauderdale3 жыл бұрын
It’ll work. But all the water is sitting at the top of the tank because it’s installed upside down! 🤪😜
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry I got a great idea 💡
@kevinhughes98013 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Azurren3 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)
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@parkay35603 жыл бұрын
another cracking video Mel.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@normandiefenbach65713 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss today of the Duke of Edinburgh
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say really appreciated
@Alan-lm4nd3 жыл бұрын
try and lower your drain pipe below the level of the solenoid valve
@daviemclachlan3 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you you’re absolutely right
@fijitoutandabout3 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@gillwil3 жыл бұрын
Great job 👏
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@goth_dude68743 жыл бұрын
The water will only drain when its higher than the outlet tap maybe
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I put lots in but yes maybe I should have filled it up
@cleekyboy3 жыл бұрын
The outlet pipe will need to be lower than the tank , if its gravity fed
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
It is lower 👍
@brentownsend14142 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??
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
B&Q 👍🤓👍
@pedrolg3 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?
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry I got a great idea
@nickhoward93433 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@andrewdundon52983 жыл бұрын
Hi Mal do you think we will see you installing side step Mercedes
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about one 👍😊👍
@andrewdundon52983 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld looking forward to seeing that manual or automatic 🤔
@jdugmore86473 жыл бұрын
Amazon £40.99 for the valve. Its just and electronic gate valve so will flow on gravity
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you I’ll have a look now 👍👍👍
@travelingchalksworld51383 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🚐☕️☕️👍🏼🏴🌈🙏🏼💙❤️💙❤️
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Hay buddy that’s really good point I’ll make sure I don’t drive with full grey water tank 👍
@jamiegreen12193 жыл бұрын
only ten ltr it might need to face uphill to drain .fingers crossed
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Cheers buddy it worked out great in the end 👍
@krispinktattoostudio19163 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
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@krispinktattoostudio19163 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld and on the idea of the electric draining system... what's wrong with a 12v inline pump...
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Keep watching
@krispinktattoostudio19163 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld always do pal
@newlinerealboi34343 жыл бұрын
Sweeeet moves man
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@fenceup079449311773 жыл бұрын
Get a 12v ball valve. Switch is a bit different as it's not just on off.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@theonlywoody2shoes3 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.
@fenceup079449311773 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.
@baggiecamper3 жыл бұрын
A tanlkless job. Hope your little bell hasn't been blocked up - undesirable 😂
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Hahah 🤣😂🤣🤪
@jacobdiller81403 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...
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I’m on it
@rangeofhills3 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?
@BigVanSmallWorld3 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
@andymiles6443Ай 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 ?????
@BigVanSmallWorldАй бұрын
Working great only have to empty it when it’s full usually about a week
@dalegreenacre26353 жыл бұрын
Keep it simple
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
That’s rite I should but this time I want it to be a little complicated lol
@michaeltaylor26243 жыл бұрын
I forgot to say my motorised valves have worked faultlessly for over 4 years now
@jdugmore86473 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
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I think you’re absolutely right iv got a pump coming soon
@jaseroberts80913 жыл бұрын
great vids mel just a question did the awning rail stay up as going to do mine this weekend
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s still there but I’ll be putting a proper wind out awning up when I can afford one
@rudecomb20063 жыл бұрын
Fit the spare wheel on the door ?
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes 👍
@clarkspiemuncher242 жыл бұрын
the link for the tank and another part arent working mel
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@davidgreen90633 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel,isn’t the water going to freeze down there in the cold weather.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I’ll be in Spain for that hopefully 🙏
@simonmockford70903 жыл бұрын
Hole position decided by Venn diagram Mel?
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I’m working on it
@deenunya77353 жыл бұрын
If it did work, I was going to Mention arnt you going to Heat Shrink the Terminals
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
I will do when I’ve got it working
@douglashambelton55963 жыл бұрын
What happened to KISS?
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
No idea 🤷♂️
@brianmac0013 жыл бұрын
Is the solenoid valve 12v or 240v?
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Really
@brianmac0013 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.
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
@@brianmac001 i can confirm it’s 12v DC
@inventor1v3 жыл бұрын
Is it vented OK?
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Yep 👍
@goth_dude68743 жыл бұрын
Won't it freeze in the winter ?
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully I’ll be in Spain for the winter 👍
@gailelsenburg83912 жыл бұрын
Your drain point on your water tank is lower than the exit point of your hose.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
That’s why I fitted a waste pump to it
@bulletuk113 жыл бұрын
just lower your pipe water runs down hill lol
@BigVanSmallWorld3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@katcankan71293 жыл бұрын
What a shame. I've read the other comments so to be continued indeed 😊