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popeye59 wrote: I think I'll just buy one if I want one. Wife has to wake me up to get out of the bed if she wants to use the bathroom anyhow so the pump noise isn't an issue with us. The plumbing is the same whether you install a commercial tank, or a DIY one. So for me, building this tank was really just a fun project. If it had failed, I'd have happily purchased and installed a manufactured tank. Good luck with your install!387Views0likes0CommentsRe: Show your mods!!
popeye59 wrote: I thought the accumulator tanks had a rubber bladder to help maintain pressure Only air is inside it. The rubber bladder prevents the air inside the tank from dissolving into the water and eventually water-logging the entire unit. Provided I periodically (ie between trips) drain the accumulator (turn off pump, open a faucet, and push a little air into the tank with a bike pump) it works as good as a bladder unit. Oh, the other drawback is a bladderless tank like mine must be mounted vertically. The ones with rubber bladders can be mounted in any direction. I got the idea from: DIY Water Accumulator *edited to add the URL from the site who's plans I copied.511Views0likes0CommentsRe: Show your mods!!
Battery Cut-Off Marinco Park Power 701. Benefits of this particular switch is that it is completely self-enclosed, mounted flush on the EXTERIOR of the battery box. No chance for electrical arcing causing trapped battery gasses to explode. Also note the 2-pin flat dongle coming out of the starboard side of the battery box. That's a (fused) connector that I use to connect a solar panel, or female 12v plug for accessories (spotlight, boombox, air pump, etc.), or even an auxiliary battery. Total cost was ~ $20. 3' of wiring, a 1/2" grommet, and the switch.511Views0likes0CommentsRe: Show your mods!!
2L Water Accumulator Tank Made from 4" PVC. Capped each end. Drilled and tapped schrader valve and 1/2" water line. Installed with cut-off valve on hot-water bypass (no red-pop will enter it). Total cost ~ $20 for the tank. Quiets pump operation. Runs longer, but less often.511Views0likes0Comments
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