Installing a Fiamma Water Tank and Float Switches | Van Plumbing | DIY Sprinter Van Conversion UK
I decided to install my 70L Fiamma water tank last (for some reason) and with it I installed two float switches which I wired to indicator lights so I can monitor how full my tank is inside the van.
Float switches are a simple switch mechanism that when the water level drops below the switch, it disconnects the circuit. With them wired to lights, once the light has gone out I know the water level is below that point.
My water tank sits really nicely at the rear of the van under my bed and I cut two sections of 9mm ply to hold it in place. I then mounted a water inlet into the ply to allow me to fill up the tank.
If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.
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Materials used:
Water Tank - amzn.eu/d/569IYT9
12mm Water Pipe - amzn.eu/d/2CqlouM
Water Level Sensors x2 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185244918760
LED Indicator Lights - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384456298183
Water Inlet - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272040384439
Ball Valve - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394023700114
12mm Jubilee Clips x6 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281955639394
0.35mm Red & Black Cable - amzn.eu/d/2es2Tse
T-Connectors - amzn.eu/d/it24g4Z
38mm Hose - www.swelluk.com/swell-anti-ki...
12mm Hose - www.swelluk.com/swell-anti-ki...
40mm Jubilee Clips x2 - www.swelluk.com/swell-stainle...
TOTAL: £174.20
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - The plan
0:36 - Float switches
2:10 - Installing fittings in tank
4:40 - Fixing tank in place
5:09 - Installing the water inlet
6:20 - Connecting the tank to the water pump
7:24 - Wiring the switches and lights
12:45 - Wiring recap
14:02 - Testing lights
Пікірлер: 7
Thanks for another good vid mate. Glad to see you NOT cutting a hole in your van for the water filler. Never understood that. I’ve not fitted a tank like this before so much appreciated.
@GreenHornCountryClub
Жыл бұрын
Haha totally agree, as fewer holes in the van as possible makes me happy!
Hey mate, thanks as always for the great work. 👍Got a question tho, I "heard" those Fiamma tanks were supposed to NOT be put upward as their opening (red cap) were not sealed. So, did you get any leak from it yet or everything is fully leak proof? Cheers. Ps: have you checked your water composition yet? 😂🤣
@GreenHornCountryClub
Жыл бұрын
Hello bud! The manual that comes with the tank has mounting instructions for lying it flat or upright, so it better not leak!
@Aboutavan
Жыл бұрын
I’ve installed mine with the same orientation, got one small leak tightened the cap a little more and haven’t had a problem.
background music is very annoying (sorry). people that are coming to your channel are looking for ideas and inspiration, the music isn't necessary
@GreenHornCountryClub
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I pulled together the background music from scratch myself, I didn’t figure anyone would notice it though, I just wanted something instead of silence.