Date:         Tue, 23 May 2006 13:38:40 -0400
Reply-To:     neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA>
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From:         neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA>
Subject:      Re: grey water tank ideas
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--- jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM> wrote:

> We use a plastic bucket that just fits underneath
> the Westy. $1 at the dollar store. ;)


I use a bucket as well. And not just for grey water.
It's good for carrying water to put out fires. Maybe
other uses too?

Being somewhat lazy, I drive my "load" to dump when
leaving. Given the potential spillage, thought a used
paint pail might fit under van. It would have lid and
large hole to fit under drain.

I like the PCV/ABS idea. I would use ABS. Don't know
if volume would end up being less than
pail/collapsible container, but if area underneath is
more square than long, maybe 2 tubes joined with "U"
would make sense. Installing drain at "U" with slope
built into unit for proper drainage might be smart. Of
course I haven't actually measured under van yet, so
these are hypothetical thoughts...... and along those
lines, just thinking of wheight when full....lots of
strapping needed??


Neil.



Neil Nicholson.
1981 air cooled Westfalia.
Cheap-o web site:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/tubanick/welcomewesty.html

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