Water system using sprayer system?

[co-pilot]

Hi, I’m somewhat new in this forum but have been lurking for awhile now. I am wanting to add a water tank and pump system to my trailer and was wondering if anyone has added a sprayer type system to accomplish this before. It seems like all the main components would be there already, just add power and go. I would plan to add quick disconnects and a different spray nozzle but just wanted to see what other people’s opinions of these systems were, pros vs cons.

Example: http://www.tractorsupply.com/spot-sprayer-15-gal--2138134

 

[fingas]

depends on what you want to do with it. if it is just for showers then go for it but if it is for drinking and food then the plastics may not be rated for it. That and the plastics may not be designed to resist odor absorbtion.

 

[co-pilot]

What should I be looking for in regards to food grade plastics? It would mainly be for showers, washing dishes, etc. but if I'm going to do it I want to do it right so I have all the options for use.

 

[Errant]

Seems like a great idea, at a great price. I'm not sure what would make the plastics "food grade," but for showers and dishes I wouldn't be too concerned. It'd be easy enough to run it through something like a Zodi Instant Hot, too.

Do you know the dimensions, I don't see them liste? Maybe something else to consider is whether it is UV resistant, which would help deter algae growth.

 

[co-pilot]

I'm not sure of the dimensions. I am a little concerned about the shape since it's kind of egg shaped it may take up more usable space in the trailer. It will be housed in the trailer so it will see very little sun or UV. I have a Tractor Supply here localy and my see if they have one in the store to get some more info for it.

 

[Haggis]

Here's our TSC 25 gal sprayer based system quoted from my Tundra thread...

Here's a shot of our on-board water system...

As usual it will serve multiple purposes but it will mainly be used to transport water to Log Home chinking/caulking jobs where there is no water supply and as camp water supply for washing/cleanup duties. I got this 25 gal ATV sprayer from Tractor Supply for $119.00 complete with tank, 30# psi pump with auto shut-off, power leads (with switch, inline fuse, and battery terminal clips), 5" fill hole, out feed hose and sprayer. I took the sprayer head off, used a 3/8 barb x 1/2 MPT brass male adapter then a CPVC Union to attach a 6 position garden hose sprayer. On the Jet position it shots water a good 40'. I mounted it on some scrap 1/2 pressure treated plywood added strengthing cleats and casters. Then I built a top shelf (with a 8" hole in the middle to access the water fill cap) so our travelling cooler can ride on top. Sprayed the "structure" with Duplicolor rattlecan bedliner and called it done.

We've been using heavy now for over a year. We are really happy with it and can't imagine going on a extended trip without it. It's primary uses are for washing dishes, showering and the occasionial wash down of salt stickies when on a beach. Normally we have drinking water in another container as it is easier to use than trekking over to the truck to dig out the hose. It gets rinsed and cleaned after every trip and has worked flawlessly. Though i now have 12v outlets in the bed of the truck I started out with just a spare marine battery nmounted in a box beside it. A single charge on that battery powered this set-up for two weeks of travel. It's 17" tall. 18" wide and 38" wide. It fits' in the back of my Jeep, sits level with my sleeping platform when we're just taking the Truck or rides on the front carrier of our off road trailer.

 

[elcoyote]

Hi, I’m somewhat new in this forum but have been lurking for awhile now. I am wanting to add a water tank and pump system to my trailer and was wondering if anyone has added a sprayer type system to accomplish this before. It seems like all the main components would be there already, just add power and go. I would plan to add quick disconnects and a different spray nozzle but just wanted to see what other people’s opinions of these systems were, pros vs cons.

Example: http://www.tractorsupply.com/spot-sprayer-15-gal--2138134

You need to be sure that it is FDA approved for potable water and BPA free>

 

[REasley]

The tanks are made from polyethylene. The only requirement to make it FDA approved is that it be made from virgin material. It will will contain no BPA. The spot sprayer market is very competitive. The tank manufacturers are building the cheapest tank possible. They will not put in additives like BPA. The tanks are straight virgin polyethylene.

 

[Borrego60]

Hope this helps ya out, this is what I came up with.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=39719

 

[mudbutt]

Hope this helps ya out, this is what I came up with.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=39719

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[chadlsaurus]

Fixed it

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39719

Chad

 

[greentruck]

I don't think you want any stronger pump flow than 1 gpm if you use it for a shower. Otherwise, that small tank could go quickly, especially if your family is like mine -- get at the front of the shower line or you may get nothing but cold water and maybe not even that:snorkel:

If you have a pump wired to on-demand flow, a higher flow rate is less of a problem, but I've also seen RVs where water comes of of the faucet so hard it splashes, so that's kind of rude and useless.

I've got a Reliance On Tap 12 volt shower/pump on the way, which might be an alternative. The online specs don't give a flow rate. It has a battery pack (8 D cells), but seems to promise a car adapter as well since it's 12 volts either way.

$40, so seemed worth a try. I'll report back on it when it arrives. Always hard to tell how a 12 volt item will perform until you get it in your hands under real-world conditions. Anyone have any experience with the Reliance?

 

[co-pilot]

Thanks for all the usefull info. sounds like I need to do a little more research and try to get my hands on one. Thanks

 

[greentruck]

The Reliance On Tap Water Pump/Shower arrived today.

It's a very nice and versatile unit for $40. I filled a one quart jug and dropped the pump unit in. It delivers a flow rate that seems to be around 1 gpm when held over my head (I'm over 6' tall).

The picture below shows what comes in the box. Underneath is the silver, high-quality drawstring plastic bag that is supplied to hold it all conveniently without any small amount of remaining water getting to your other gear.

On the left is the black plastic battery holder unit. The top pops open, where you can install 8 D cell batteries. There is a 12 v power receptacle on the top at one end. The power plug on the handle/pump assembly plus into the battery holder or you can simply plug it into a receptacle in your vehicle. Very nice dual-use technology. I don't plan on using the battery pack, since I'm set-up to use 12 v power in camp and can simply plug it into the extension cord.

Starting clockwise from the orange squarish item in the group of accessories in the middle of the silver bag, it is a clip you can mount several ways to provide a place to hangup the shower head.

Next is a folding hook that can also be used to hangup the shower head.

Next is a spare washer, one of two supplied. I already installed the other washer on the end of the water line where the shower head connects to it.

Next is the suction cup. It can be used to attach the orange shower head holder to a tile wall, etc.

Then there is an adapter that can go on the end of the water line instead of the shower head. It provides a way to connect any standard hose to the pump.

Finally, on the right is the pump and shower head, with attached hose and power cords. The orange pump is dropped into the water. Reliance supplies a large rubber plug threaded onto the hose and power line that fits the outlets in the many containers in their product line. This will also fit many other water containers. The hose itself is 7 foot long. The power cord is roughly twice as long and it has the standard 12 v power plug on it to connect to either the battery pack or a standard 12 v receptacle. Located on it is the waterproof power switch.

While it seems to be available from relatively few retailers, this is a great product. I have no experience with long term reliability yet, but the unit is very well-constructed of high quality parts. It seems to be the sort of thing no expedition rig should be without in its kit, because it can be used for bathing, moving water, or any other task where most non-flammable liquids need to be pumped. And an excellent value, considering the low retail price.

 

[Borrego60]

Very interesting design,let us know how it works out.