anyone know what type of receiver this bung fits in

[Wack]

I'm a bit surprised by the design of this water tank as the bung is really awkward to get to

It's only about 6" deep and as the drain plug us next to the cap I assume it's the same all over as this must be the low point

Anyway the plug leaks , a lot , not just a drip , almost a stream , I've tried warming it up in hot water to soften the rubber to push it in harder but it leaks just as much so I'm thinking whatever I'm pushing it in to is what's leaking
This is the style of plug but it's in such an awkward place you can't put it in straight and lock it

If the receiver is push in that would make it easy , I don't really fancy crawling about under the van if I can help it

 

[Realist]

That outlet looks like it’s threaded, can’t you add a length of pipe and a tap to it?

 

[Wack]

Hadn't noticed that but it looks like you're correct , I might see if I can just find a screw on cap the right thread , thanks

 

[Realist]

I would find a bend, length of pipe and a tap so you ain’t gota climb under the van, you can always use some sort of clip system to hold the pipe in place.

 

[mitzimad]

you do realise that the bung is expandinding you need to pull the lever up insert and push down

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[Wack]

The hole is to the left of the cap hole , there’s not enough room to put it in vertical and pull it over, I can’t understand why the drain hole is where it is

 

[intokenny]

I have 1 like that in my water tank right at the very bottom. You push it in before you fill with water & if you want to empty your tank out quickly you put your hand in & pull it back out.

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

It goes in the fresh water tank. Pull the lever straight up and insert into the hole in the bottom of the tank and then push the lever down which expands the rubber sleeve. To empty the tank just pull the lever up and pull out the plug.

 

[simsy56]

Looks like an afterthought, I would try and fit it from the outside and have room to operate the bung properly. A better idea would be to get a threaded piece with a valve to fit it from the outside. Or, you could cut the handle shorter so the it can be used inside the tank. It won't seal unless you can operate the handle properly.

Craig

 

[TerryL]

Just looking at the picture there seems to be an awful lot of sealant around that plug, as if it's been broken off and repaired................................

Ask me how I know!

(A step ladder fell off the truck in front of me at speed, taking off the drain as I ran over it. One of these days I'll take the tank off and get it plastic-welded. One of these days!)

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[pappajohn]

If that bung was designed for the outlet spigot I would expect it to be the same colour plastic, why make the spigot black and the bung white?
Look more like something you'd use to reseal a wine bottle.
Previous owner bodge!

 

[Minxy]

The hole is to the left of the cap hole , there’s not enough room to put it in vertical and pull it over, I can’t understand why the drain hole is where it is

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You could always shorten the 'handle' part so you can push it in vertically and then push it down, to make it easier to remove drill a hole though the shortened handle and put some cord on which you can then use to pull it vertical again for removal.

 

[SpeedyDux]

Aha! Awkward access to drain plugs is a German design speciality. They love to put them where you can't see them properly and have to pay extra for the optional double-jointed miniature hand transplant to operate the lever*.


* I might have made up that last bit.

 

[Wack]

I'll probably end up cutting the handle , at least I'll find out whether it's leaking through the bung or around the seal , the seal moves if you twist it which is why I was wondering whether it's just push fit

 

[simsy56]

Looking at the pivot point, it should be inserted with the handle upright, and as you fold the handle 90 degrees, it squeezes the rubber, so, in turn seals the hole.

Craig

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[Wack]

Looking at the pivot point, it should be inserted with the handle upright, and as you fold the handle 90 degrees, it squeezes the rubber, so, in turn seals the hole.

Craig

I'm going to have to cut the handle off, the tank is too shallow to put it in vertically and flip it over , had a look in B&Q today to see if I could find anything that might screw on to the bottom under the van but they had nothing

 

[Wack]

Cut the handle off , got it in as tight as I can and it's still leaking , I can see what looks like black sealant spread out under the seal under the tank so it's looking like it's been a long term problem

It's going to need to go on a ramp , I can't get under it without jacking it up.

 

[Jonno1103]

It's the freshwater drain bung which sits inside the the tank, on a more modern van with this design you get two in order for you just to fill the tank to 20 litres.

After a degree of use they stop expanding wide enough to fill the drain hole, simple wear and tear, a length of self amalgamating tape wrapped around the expanding bung is a simple fix. Takes seconds... job done. Many owners replace them with rubber bungs used in homebrew demijohns.

The excessive use of black sealant under the van is quite standard practice in the European factories who build vans using the freshwater tank method.

 

[Wack]

It just seems like it's leaking too much to be coming through the bung but i'll persevere

Thanks for the demijon tip i'll try that while I've still got some hair

 

[Jonno1103]

The threaded external drainage point is a standard motorhome fitting. Many converters add a length of pipe to this and a tap allowing the owner to drain down the freshwater tank externally.

It's an easy job... length of pipe, tap, jubilee clip, sealant and a length of coat hanger wire to support the flexible pipe on the chassis under the van. If your really adventurous the last part looks far superior if you use a length of steel self tapped to the chassis and a spring clip to support the drain hose.

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[Wack]

How hard can it be to stop a drip!!!

Screwfix do this kit for £18 , but order only

So wrapped some self amalgamating tape round the plug which has slowed it down by 50% but it's still leaking , and it was a pig to get in

There's a boat chandlery locally so I'll be paying them a visit tomorrow

When I get it stopped I might organise a street party to celebrate

 

[Landy Andy]

With the bungs you havd pictured above you could fit that in the drain tube from underneath. That may be easier for you.

 

[Wack]

I'll get there in the end if it kills me

 

[TheBig1]

In the plumbing trade they are referred to as butt plugs, plenty of places stock them in different styles to suit. Do a search online or ask at your local plumbers merchants

 

[Minxy]

In the plumbing trade they are referred to as butt plugs, plenty of places stock them in different styles to suit. Do a search online or ask at your local plumbers merchants

I don't know that I'd want to go asking anyone for a 'butt plug' ... I was totally naive about them until I went to an Anne Summers party!

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[Wack]

hooray £3.99 dinghy shop in Golborne

 

[Minxy]

hooray £3.99 dinghy shop in Golborne
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.... and .... does it leak?????

 

[Wack]

.... and .... does it leak?????

It’s leaking from the sky too much to find out , I think the plug that was in it originally is the wrong one , it’s a very tight fit and doesn’t seal , this one went in easier and seemed to fill the gap when I threw the lever.

i‘ll find out tomorrow if it still leaks
if it does , it knows what’s coming

 

[Minxy]

It’s leaking from the sky too much to find out , I think the plug that was in it originally is the wrong one , it’s a very tight fit and doesn’t seal , this one went in easier and seemed to fill the gap when I threw the lever.

i‘ll find out tomorrow if it still leaks
if it does , it knows what’s coming
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Wimp! Get a bucket/bowl underneath the outlet and stick some water in the tank ... you REALLY want to find out NOW don't you!

 

[TheBig1]

take your clothes off, skin is waterproof