HOW TO | Automatic Dump Valve for Waste & Fresh Water | CAMPERVAN EDITION

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @johnnash8897
    @johnnash8897 Год назад +1

    SAFTEY GOGGLES chop saws are the worst for chips flying about the place,
    Nice build great channel keep them coming mate.😀😀😀

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад

      Yes my bad, I do need to be more conscious of putting them on 👍🏻

  • @ian_morg
    @ian_morg Год назад +1

    You can’t beat a good dump! 😂😂

  • @granddadmark7639
    @granddadmark7639 Год назад +3

    Coming along nicely 👌 looking forward to the full tour 😀

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +2

      Thanks Mark, a few more days and it should be complete 👊🏻

  • @Scott-wz4sc
    @Scott-wz4sc 5 месяцев назад

    @7 minutes when connecting the pipe to the outlet hose and using silicone, you should put the pipe on at an offset thus enabling you to turn the pipe a1/4 turn ensure full distribution and coverage of the silicone.

  • @shenfieldshed4166
    @shenfieldshed4166 Год назад +2

    Hey Stu, I would recommend using some axle stands, don’t rely on the hydraulic Jack, I may have missed them and you already use, I’m enjoying watching your vids

  • @projectlife84
    @projectlife84 6 месяцев назад

    Great videos I’ve watched from your first boxer build.
    Great idea for the kill switch. I was thinking as you was explaining it, you could have put the fresh water switch away inside the kitchen units somewhere. ( as it’s possibly only used for winterising)
    Waste wouldn’t mater 2 much really lol.
    Great videos keep them coming please mate.

  • @wetchels5335
    @wetchels5335 Год назад

    You look chuffed with this build and no wonder its looking amazing :-) Bella is beautiful well done Stu 🙂

  • @tonyflanagan5682
    @tonyflanagan5682 Год назад

    That heat shrink, you are a perfectionist Stu! As for the Golden Retriever, you need your lumps felt with your lifestyle 😂 gorgeous playful and mad beasts if anything like my lad.

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад

      Thanks mate, can never have too much protection 🤣 she’s already a mad un just need to get her toilet trained 👍🏻

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky2248 Год назад

    Fab van. But OMG the puppy 😍. We have a golden retriever named Charlie. Beautiful dogs 🥰

  • @Daz-Heysham
    @Daz-Heysham Год назад

    Another professional video great work 👍

  • @mickdevlin2252
    @mickdevlin2252 Год назад

    Looks superb Stu, another great video👍👍

  • @bigyad46
    @bigyad46 5 месяцев назад

    Why not use hosetail connectors you get them in various sizes and angles ?

  • @ChrisYid
    @ChrisYid Год назад

    My favourite Solway Panels had me pissing myself 😂..
    Mate they look more hassle than there worth!!! So expensive!!!
    I'm gonna come visit you when I'm done with mine and say Hello and give you a prezzie for helping me with my build.. your videos have helped me loads.
    🙏🏻 Cheers Stu and Char 🙏🏻

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +2

      🤣😂 they sure are, wouldn’t recommend them to be honest, the best part of them is the b pillar trim and even that needs some persuading. Be good to see your van when it’s complete, we love van porn 👊🏻

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад +1

      @@VanologyConversions yes mate I will bring it along and you can tell me some lovely spots in Wales to visit 😊😊.
      All the best mate 🙏🏻

    • @ChrisTewkesbury
      @ChrisTewkesbury Год назад +1

      News to me the Solway panels are difficult. I was considering them in grey 😢😂😂

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад

      @@ChrisTewkesbury if you've got a bottomless pit and a disregard for having to make them fit after you've spent a fortune.. go ahead... if not.. Ply and T and G are you're best bet...
      I personally think they are ugly as anyways. Only benefit is they don't take as much thought as good old fashioned sheet material. But they don't fit without manipulation. That's all I hear.
      I've gone for the Stu method. Ply strips.
      I was gonna go T n G but have opted for the thinnest.ply I can get away with and carpet with some classy looking furniture board for contrast.
      I personally think that looks best regardless of budget.

    • @ChrisTewkesbury
      @ChrisTewkesbury Год назад +2

      @chrissperrin7903 ​@chrissperrin7903 T&G looks absolutely sh*t and cheap though. My other option is to carpet the standard metal frames and then carpet the inset panels also to give the contrast. Kinda like how people do Transporters etc.
      But back to topic, didn't realise Solway was so bad! I didn't realise how expensive they are once you add on all the bits you need.

  • @lorraineowen7978
    @lorraineowen7978 Год назад

    Beautiful work👌

  • @jimagnew1305
    @jimagnew1305 Год назад

    Hey Stu, consider using a key switch for the dump circuit. Also dont blank off the 2nd waste inlet, consider leaving it open as an emergency overflow.

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      Good idea for the second outlet mate 👍🏻

    • @UnreadyAethelred
      @UnreadyAethelred Год назад

      I get what you are suggesting, but I'm guessing that you don't really quite mean leave it open and unblocked otherwise it seems to me that if the tank is not far off full there'll be waste water sloshing out onto the road when you drive around corners and brake to slow?! I've used a rubber bung to block the outlet (with a jubilee clip for a belt-and-braces fixing) which I can easily take off if ever I need to open that outlet again.

    • @jimagnew1305
      @jimagnew1305 Год назад

      ​@user-ot1qk9hw7v Yes, that's more or less what I'm suggesting only along with the level indicator. It's for emergency only to stop grey water coming back up the shower or sink if I forgot to check the waste tank level

  • @jimbossimrigs7961
    @jimbossimrigs7961 Год назад +1

    Stu, stick a manual inline valve before the elec dump valve. If your onsite in Scotland in the pwishing rain you dont wanna be faffing with electrics trying to work out what's gone wrong, you want an emergency manual valve and sort it when you get home. Hopefully never used ;)

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад

      Good idea that.. all about redundancy in a system 🙏🏻👌🏻

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      I couldn’t find one to fit this pipe, I’ll give him a 7mm socket for the jubilee clip 😂

  • @astrojourneyuk
    @astrojourneyuk Год назад

    Loving all of your videos, I’m currently doing research to convert my own van and I’m binge watching all your videos. Can you create playlists for each of your vans so we can watch the series all in one go rather than RUclips recommendations? Keep them coming.

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +2

      Thanks mate appreciate it and glad they are helping. When I get some time I’ll get them into playlists too 👍🏻

    • @joline2730
      @joline2730 Год назад +1

      Astro: go watch John Virgo's Masterclass as well, he goes in deep ‼️

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад +1

      John Virgo from big break and the snooker or Greg Virgoe who's gone missing on his budget build and loves a vapour barrier and trapped condensation!!
      Yeah I said it😊

    • @joline2730
      @joline2730 Год назад +1

      @@ChrisYid oops ‼️ Yes, I did mean GREG Virgoe - where's he gone then ❓❓
      I am also a big snooker fan, so it was a freudian slip 😀😀😀

  • @raymondsotheby5045
    @raymondsotheby5045 3 месяца назад

    Hi. Watching all your vids. You seem to say BAHERE A LOT. what does this mean cheers RAY

  • @Meggy6571
    @Meggy6571 Год назад

    Evening Stu,
    Great to see how much work goes into the bits we don't see 🙂.
    Our only worry for you and the family is how you will fit in any trips away with your van 😢.
    Now you are doing what you love, have you any plans to build your own super camper 🙂
    Great to see all is going well, take care.
    Paul and Joanne 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      Hi Guys, we are making sure we are still getting away, whilst it out of season it was a good time for us to set up and get it all up to spec. Let’s just say I’m the process of doing my C1 license 👀

    • @Meggy6571
      @Meggy6571 Год назад

      @VanologyConversions
      Wow, guess you passed your test after 1997 then 🙄.
      I've got my LGV 1 License imagine that as a motorhome lol.
      Are we looking at an overlander 🤔
      Whatever it is it will be brilliant 👏 👌
      P and J 👍 😉

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      I’m too tight to comprehend the mpg of an overlander 🤣😂 but we definitely need bigger

    • @Meggy6571
      @Meggy6571 Год назад

      @@VanologyConversions
      We will watch this space, it will be amazing whatever 😀

  • @johnallan5821
    @johnallan5821 Год назад

    Amazing work pal 😊

  • @UnreadyAethelred
    @UnreadyAethelred Год назад

    Tidy! Loving those dump valves....I can see a retrofit coming on for my van! (is there a push-button switch solution - push to make/close - rather than the rocker, I wonder, because I can see the issue you've addressed there with the kill-switch.) Might or might not help but for closing off the spare waste water inlet on the CAK tank I used a walking stick end rubber (my local handicentre has them in various sizes so I always keep a few just in case - and one of them was the tightest, most perfect fit!). More power to your elbow(s)!

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      Not sure but would imagine there would be one out there somewhere. I looked at a few options and this was the cleanest and I wanted them to match the cbe fascia’s 👍🏻

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад

      A momentary switch would work but you would need to keep it pressed until the tank is empty. Not a bad idea but would need a 2nd pair of eyes.. would save the problem of having a latching switch accidentally switched on and dumping the tanks accidentally

  • @urbexuk3822
    @urbexuk3822 Год назад

    The reason the pipe has three different layers is because it’s a barrier pipe! used for central heating systems it helps reduce oxygen permeation Most DHW and cold mains systems are single layer pipes 👍

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад

      Didn’t know that, thanks mate. I like them because they are so much more robust and more fittings for them than the 12mm 👊🏻

    • @jimbossimrigs7961
      @jimbossimrigs7961 Год назад

      Are they heavier tho?

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад

      Slightly, would be less than a kg for the whole system 👍🏻

    • @urbexuk3822
      @urbexuk3822 Год назад

      @@VanologyConversions Both systems will work perfectly well it just boils down to whatever you like using and what works for you I find John Guest 15 mm quite bulky and messy . I never struggled to get a fitting for 12 mm 👍👍

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад

      Getting them is fine but most need ordering in where as I can pick up 15mm off the shelf. The coil is annoying though in the 15mm

  • @paulymuckerpup2129
    @paulymuckerpup2129 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Stuart great build where did you get the worktop from ?

  • @lisathompson4273
    @lisathompson4273 Год назад

    Stu.
    Can't fir the full tour but i do also enjoy following you step by step and i have to say your work is outstanding. Your a true craftsman.
    I have a couple of questions for you.
    1) Would you/can you do a recurcit shower?
    2) i would love a van and i am a massive fan of the beds that stay up into the roof until needed just like your own personal van and wondered if your able to do them?
    Be interesting to know your answers
    Until the next video/your reply
    Massive Fan of both channels
    Lisa UK xxxx xxxx xxxx

    • @exploresandtosummit
      @exploresandtosummit Год назад

      Im doing a bed lift at the moment, it makes a lot more space for seating underneath

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад

      Would love a customer that wants me to build one of these, be good to see something different, the space it would help create would be awesome. I’ve never done a recirc shower but with some research I’m confident I could. 💙

    • @exploresandtosummit
      @exploresandtosummit Год назад

      @@VanologyConversionsif you ever do one, I used the project 2000 system, it’s in Italian, and the wiring diagram is printed wrong! Just a heads up!

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад

      Cheers mate, we looked at one for our van but with 5 of us just wasn’t gonna work unless I went above a standard 3.5t van 🤔

  • @ryanallwood8490
    @ryanallwood8490 Год назад

    Looking great, can I ask when you install solar panels when you stick them to the roof with stikafkex 522, do you use tile spacers in between the roof and bracket so it doesn’t all squeeze out and do you use the activator or what degreaser do you use, I’m installing some panels on my motorhome roof and I want to get them nice and secure
    Cheers

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      I use CT1 or OB1 silicone, for degreasing I use a washing machine tablet in a spray water bottle, I then use a big wipes and finally I key the areas where the silicone meets both roof and pads 👍🏻

  • @Thefarrar46
    @Thefarrar46 11 месяцев назад

    Just started watching your videos.looking good. Im seriously havimg a van built. Could you give me a rough idea of cost on say a lwb h3 citroen relay. Pm if good for you. Thanks

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  11 месяцев назад +1

      Send us an email as every van quite is different based on your build. Email is info@vanologyconversions.co.uk 👍🏻

  • @rvrebel2209
    @rvrebel2209 Год назад

    Hi. Great video. Thanks.
    The outside waste water tank : It is out side ! I have a Burstner Elegance i821 Which has a heating element in it , although the tank is in a lower deck , for winter use. ! 2. If that is a Fiat ducato , The battery box cover screw locks. Where can I get these as my nearest Fiat dealer can not get them. Please.

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      Yes both tanks are under slung and have been insulated as best as can be. Not sure where you can get those from but my first point would be eBay mate 👊🏻

  • @tonysutton6559
    @tonysutton6559 Год назад

    How apt that brown = bottom for the dump valve.

  • @wilker1978
    @wilker1978 Год назад

    The dump valve is great but I would have gone for bigger diameter like 40 mm ! I have done it and works way better than this 25mm . They take way longer to free up the tank . But great move to go for it .

  • @AndyHodder-tm1fc
    @AndyHodder-tm1fc Год назад

    Hi Stu, absolutely awesome build of the Ducato with the Solway panels. Is there any chance you could give a ball park figure for a price to buy a similar van from you or just the conversion cost? It really does look the best professional built van ever and all electric is a massive bonus. Cheers Andy.👍🚐

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад

      Hi Andy, prices vary massively depending on what you want. If you want to email me info@vanologyconversions.co.uk then I can get some details and quote it for you 👍🏻

  • @adamthrelfall8894
    @adamthrelfall8894 Год назад

    How’s your throw stu 🎯🎯

  • @Vanchunks
    @Vanchunks Месяц назад

    Hi, like you mentioned I’ve seen a lot of these fail after a year. How has yours been or has it not been out in the weather much for the motor to get attacked by moisture?

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Месяц назад

      So far they are still working but it is only a matter of time before they go, we did try and tuck them out of the way as much as we could but can only do so much 🚐🚐

    • @Vanchunks
      @Vanchunks Месяц назад

      @ fingers crossed!

  • @Shifytee123
    @Shifytee123 Год назад

    Do you do diesel heater installs by any chance? Looking to put one under Vivavro front seat and tap into fuel line. I am apprehensive asf, though.😂 I'm local to you btw

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      Hi yes we do but we have no space this side of the summer at the moment

    • @Shifytee123
      @Shifytee123 Год назад

      @VanologyConversions Thanks for the quick reply buddy. No problem, I'll give it a go, whats the worst that can happen! 😜
      Awesome that you have lot's of work, glad its all working out 💪. Love the content and the vibes

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +2

      If your local your welcome to come do it at ours so we are about if you need help 👍🏻

    • @paulrandall4484
      @paulrandall4484 Год назад

      That's a nice touch.@@VanologyConversions

  • @Simon_PieMan
    @Simon_PieMan Год назад +1

    From a customer pov, is there any difference between the Relay, Boxer or Ducato?

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      They are exactly the same van mate apart from the engines, I’d go boxer first then Ducato and relay last 👍🏻

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад +1

      Fiat 2.3 engine is the one to have followed by the 2.0hdi. The 2.2 puma engine (chain driven) loves spitting off the chains down to poor oil and filter maintenance.
      I've got the 2.0hdi Boxer. It's been regularly serviced and belt driven.
      You've got to consider who the previous owners have been if buying a 2nd hand one like I have. That's my advice. I wouldn't buy anything chain driven if It was owned by Dave and Bob the cowboy builders who think an oil change is getting your nuts wet once a week

    • @Simon_PieMan
      @Simon_PieMan Год назад

      @@VanologyConversions Thanks for the reply ✅

    • @Simon_PieMan
      @Simon_PieMan Год назад +1

      @@ChrisYid Thanks for the reply ✅

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад

      @@Simon_PieMan no dramas mate... thats my bag.. Engines.. im a mechanic and former generator Engineer.
      Work on buildings now looking after heating cooling HVAC and power (in every form) .
      Share the love... share the knowledge. That's how we get better. 🙏🏻👌🏻

  • @terrydewdney207
    @terrydewdney207 Год назад

    Do you register for DVI or do you register it as a David I passed mine five years ago as a motor caravan through DVLA

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      I don’t personally but know some of my customer wish to, they make you jump through nowadays to do it 👍🏻

    • @terrydewdney207
      @terrydewdney207 Год назад +1

      @@VanologyConversions that is good cause there’s a lot of work involved. DVR are very strict

  • @Darnic-Fab
    @Darnic-Fab 8 месяцев назад

    How long did your US solid valves last? I have had two and they both failed in the first year

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  7 месяцев назад

      They been in for 5 months and still doing alright 👊🏻🚐 will report back if they fail as I know they ain’t the most reliable 👍🏻🚐

    • @ryanpkeeton
      @ryanpkeeton 5 месяцев назад

      They are not designed for outdoor use, the plastic housing for the electric mechanical stuff lets water in so better off trying to waterproof it as much as possible

  • @ryanpkeeton
    @ryanpkeeton 9 месяцев назад

    The solway panels are poor, looks like your joins are as bad as mine, i ended up carpeting over them because they were that bad

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  9 месяцев назад

      They were terrible mate and a lot better than what they were to start with, the moulding just ain’t right

    • @ryanpkeeton
      @ryanpkeeton 9 месяцев назад

      @VanologyConversion even all the time in the world and correct mounting i couldn't get mine to line up hence why i ended up carpeting over so a complete waste of money, terrible company as well, i bought 2 skylights with led lights built in on the same order, 1 came cool white the other warm, it took me over a year to get the correct leds sent out, won't ever use them again! Like your builds tho pal quality 👍

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  9 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t like to put others or companies down but I felt mislead when I bought this kit off them but we live and learn

  • @sccobyste
    @sccobyste Год назад

    They don’t work very well mate as they clog up with dirt easily and the dump water blocks it too, lots of manufacturers started with these and decided on a large bore dump valve. I made a super cool one that you could use with an app and a remote but failed quickly

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      I know mate, I did speak to the customer about it but he wants to give them a try. If they cause him issues we can look at something else later on 👍🏻

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 Год назад

    👍🚐😎

  • @parasinthephilippines
    @parasinthephilippines Год назад

    Those valves will last two years at most.
    We call them ball valves and they are Shite.
    Not kicking gang.
    As a plumber I've had to change thousands.

    • @VanologyConversions
      @VanologyConversions  Год назад +1

      I’ve heard this many times bud and warned the customer, I spent a bit more on these hoping they will last him a bit longer. If they do need changing would be a 20 minute job each one 👀

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад +1

      I kind of agree.. im an ex generator Engineer and I thought that when I saw it. We used to fit them on bulk tank fuel systems but they do fail and they can be jammed either way with debris in the grey water.. or in my case shite in the fuel from bulk tanks unless a pre filter was installed. they are better than mag valves but not much better.
      It's like anything you can automate and smartify anything but sometimes good old mechanical analogue operation is king!!!
      Customer is always right in any case 😂😂

    • @parasinthephilippines
      @parasinthephilippines Год назад +1

      @@ChrisYid Eloquently put my man. I can't count the ammount of these valves I've changed.
      Shite is Shite.
      More so . When they go veggie

    • @ChrisYid
      @ChrisYid Год назад

      @@parasinthephilippines Bio Fuel and Algae love a valve!! They like holding them open for your pleasure 🤣

    • @welshieonwheels
      @welshieonwheels Год назад

      Great job really good work 👍👍👍 I’d have the dump switch so it springs back when you take your finger off but that’s the sparky in me well done good luck 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢

  • @Manc_adventures
    @Manc_adventures Год назад

    You only have one set of eyes pal

  • @Witteringtrucker
    @Witteringtrucker Год назад

    Cheers for the reply on Instagram Stu. For some reason it won't let me reply back.