Colapz watering can: main screwed joint always pops off ? (1 Viewer)

[Ridgeway]

Anyone else experienced this ? I’m referring to the main screwed part that connect the spout to the can itself. Looking at the thread length and washer thickness it looks to me like it will always be a risky joint. Any pressure with spout at an angle and the joint fails….

I can see a good solution being to silicone totally that joint, it will solve it and only make it slightly bigger when packing it down.

 

[Northernraider]

I can't believe anyone would pay £25 + for a watering can

 

[Swifter]

As above .Another example of overpriced and over marketed items to try and command a ridiculous price point . I would suggest contacting the company and asking for a replacement or refund .

 

[Gromett]

Anyone else experienced this ? I’m referring to the main screwed part that connect the spout to the can itself. Looking at the thread length and washer thickness it looks to me like it will always be a risky joint. Any pressure with spout at an angle and the joint fails….

I can see a good solution being to silicone totally that joint, it will solve it and only make it slightly bigger when packing it down.

I used mine once and decided it was a pile of crap and donated it to some unsuspecting mug. Sorry Jim

 

[Jim]

I used mine once and decided it was a pile of crap and donated it to some unsuspecting mug. Sorry Jim

No worries, like a few of your other donations, I put it straight in the skip.

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[Howard B]

Use mine regularly to top up the water tank rather than getting the hose out. Screw fittings ok on mine.
Only paid £12.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Use mine regularly to top up the water tank rather than getting the hose out. Screw fittings ok on mine.
Only paid £12.

As above, no problems with it. It’s the only thing we use to get water in. I would not be able to fit a standard watering can in the van storage.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

Colapz watering can is an essential for me. Used every time I'm out and about being quicker for the 30l or so i need to top off my miniscule tank thn faffing with a hose. As Riverbankannie storage of something rigid would be a problem.

If the thread isn't holding there is a fault. I'd be seeking a replacement.

 

[Wombles]

Our Colapz watering can works well with no leaks after 5 years use, good value when bought discounted https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/colapz-food-grade-space-saving-watering-can-from-£12-35-delivered.169730/ & a space saving option. Ridgeway - would suggest contacting Colapz if a relatively new item.

 

[Tinker2]

My spout comes off, useless it's Ok as an expensive collapsible bucket.

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[Tinker2]

Just written to Colapz, mentioning MHF discussion.

 

[Ridgeway]

Just written to Colapz, mentioning MHF discussion.

That’s great.

Funny that the bucket cap actually works quite well but the one for the spout does not

 

[Jim]

Collapsible watering cans, mean you don't need a pump but what a faff.

Buckets for us. Two years ago we stopped carrying a hose reel. We always travel full so never need a hose when we get on site. I keep a 2m hose but haven't used it since I cut it off my 25m reel. In a PVC not carrying a 20m hose is a great space saver.

I just fill with my collapsible 20L buckets and a lift pump. Two trips is 80L and we're full. Those 20L canvas buckets are awesome, easy to carry and no spill. We use theblack ones you see below for waste and bought two blue ones for fresh. The buckets and pump all together doesn't half fill a carrier bag, but holds a complete fresh and grey fill and empty solution

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[Kannon Fodda]

Collapsible watering cans, mean you don't need a pump but what a faff.

Buckets for us. Two years ago we stopped carrying a hose reel. We always travel full so never need a hose when we get on site. I keep a 2m hose but haven't used it since I cut it off my 25m reel. In a PVC not carrying a 20m hose is a great space saver.

I just fill with my collapsible 20L buckets and a lift pump. Two trips is 80L and we're full. Those 20L canvas buckets are awesome, easy to carry and no spill. We use theblack ones you see below for waste and bought two blue ones for fresh. The buckets and pump all together doesn't half fill a carrier bag, but holds a complete fresh and grey fill and empty solution

Amazon product ASIN B076Z5PFJK
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But what a faff getting the pump out and finding you forgot to recharge it ...

If one size fitted all I'm motorhoming life would be so boring

 

[Jim]

But what a faff getting the pump out and finding you forgot to recharge it ...

If one size fitted all I'm motorhoming life would be so boring

My pump is wired into a connection just inside the cassette door, takes 5 seconds to get the water flowing

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[Northernraider]

Collapsible watering cans, mean you don't need a pump but what a faff.

Buckets for us. Two years ago we stopped carrying a hose reel. We always travel full so never need a hose when we get on site. I keep a 2m hose but haven't used it since I cut it off my 25m reel. In a PVC not carrying a 20m hose is a great space saver.

I just fill with my collapsible 20L buckets and a lift pump. Two trips is 80L and we're full. Those 20L canvas buckets are awesome, easy to carry and no spill. We use theblack ones you see below for waste and bought two blue ones for fresh. The buckets and pump all together doesn't half fill a carrier bag, but holds a complete fresh and grey fill and empty solution

Amazon product ASIN B076Z5PFJK
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Now that's an idea as I have a plug in pump to fill water but no space for full-size watering can .

 

[Northernraider]

But what a faff getting the pump out and finding you forgot to recharge it ...

If one size fitted all I'm motorhoming life would be so boring

Recharge it?

My external pump has a 2 prong plug that runs off the leisure battery you just drop the pump in the bucket and up it goes

 

[Kannon Fodda]

You guys haven't seen the lack of wiring outlets in my PVC have you. No problem if on mains but only one 12v socket a long way from the water point, and until I messed around no USB off the habitation. Lot less faff to just use watering cans

 

[Jim]

You guys haven't seen the lack of wiring outlets in my PVC have you. No problem if on mains but only one 12v socket a long way from the water point, and until I messed around no USB off the habitation. Lot less faff to just use watering cans

I just took a 12v feed from just inside my cassette locker, which is close to the water fill point. My pump just has a ciggy lighter end, and empties a 20L bucket in no time

Now that's an idea as I have a plug in pump to fill water but no space for full-size watering can .

Those buckets I linked to are tough and you can scrunch or roll them into a tiny space. When wild camping there is often nowhere to attach a hose without being cheeky, but I can always find somewhere to fill a bucket.

 

[Northernraider]

I just took a 12v feed from just inside my cassette locker, which is close to the water fill point. My pump just has a ciggy lighter end, and empties a 20L bucket in no time


Those buckets I linked to are tough and you can scrunch or roll them into a tiny space. When wild camping there is often nowhere to attach a hose without being cheeky, but I can always find somewhere to fill a bucket.

I've just ordered 2

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[Wombles]

There are USB rechargeable battery pumps - we have a Colapz one that doubles up as a portable outdoors shower https://colapz.co.uk/collections/shower-kits but many cheaper versions available online. It's ideal with one of their bags filled with water or fits in the neck of an Aquaroll container.

 

[Cush]

Collapsible watering cans, mean you don't need a pump but what a faff.

as I didn’t think about the pump solution , and the collapsible watering can was becoming frustrating, I resorted to the domestic downspout bend solution. Now use the watering can as a bucket and pour it in at a rate of knots. A good back up for any van that it fits. Like the bucket you linked to. Thanks.
Cush