Date:         Tue, 23 May 2006 14:07:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: grey water tank ideas
Comments: To: neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca>
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Check out these generic tanks --- they'll put fitting wherever you
want.......

http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?cat=21

This tank --- for example is 21"L x 8 1/4"W x 8"H for $75 --- I haven't
measured what size tank would work but there are lots of options

http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?item=477

Cheers,
Doug


On 5/23/06, neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> --- 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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