Drinking Water kits

wildebus · Mar 3, 2021

I intend to fit a dedicated Drinking Water supply to my Motorhome.
I am not overly concerned about the water in the main tank, but just think it would be nicer to drink water from a small refreshed water supply rather than from a 100L fixed tank.

I would prefer a plumbed in system rather then just water bottles and thinking of a simple affair of a Tap, Hose, Pump and small water container that will go into a storage locker and I can easily remove to clean and refill.
Pump likely to be a submersible one (a lot cheaper than something like a sureflow) and a tap with a microswitch within it to activate the pump when opened which will be fitted alongside the existing sink tap. It doens't need to fold out the way or anything like that . Possibly have an in-line filter as well, but as said, this is more about just having fresher water rather then cleaning suspect water.

So bearing all that in mind, I have been looking at individual components on Amazon and eBay, but anyone know of any ready-made kits for this which are good price/good quality? Or would recommend anything specifically?

PS. I have a nice cold water only tap available but it works with a pressure-activated pump which are a lot pricier than a switch-operated submersible pump (I don't want a separate switch to turn on and off - it needs to be auto on/off with tap open/closed) so having said submersible pump, are there any pressure pumps that don't cost much more than the submersibles?

RV2MAX · Mar 4, 2021

Long view pay the money for a small pressure pump now rather than having to faf about with failing in tap switches especially as you have the tap at hand . JMHO

This might make easier to buy a cheaper pump https://www.grasshopperleisure.co.uk/whale-inline-pressure-switch-674-p.asp

SquirrellCook · Mar 4, 2021

Water Filter (toolstation.com) this is the sort of thing we have used in the last too vehicles.

wildebus · Mar 4, 2021

RV2MAX said:
Long view pay the money for a small pressure pump now rather than having to faf about with failing in tap switches especially as you have the tap at hand . JMHO This might make easier to buy a cheaper pump https://www.grasshopperleisure.co.uk/whale-inline-pressure-switch-674-p.asp

I think you are right - the tap is the weak point in the setup I was describing - not only the switch in them, but those seem to be so fragile anyway always. The Tap I have is pretty good as well. I used it for about a year and was happy with it, and only removed it after buying the Hot+Cold version of it after installing a Hot Water system.
I saw that pump/switch actually on Amazon but not at that price!! thanks for the link

wildebus · Mar 4, 2021

SquirrellCook said:
Water Filter (toolstation.com) this is the sort of thing we have used in the last too vehicles.

Do you ever change the filter? (thinking every 6 months in a house could equal years and years in a camper?)

Nabsim · Mar 4, 2021

A sureflow pump is no lightweight dont forget Dave

SquirrellCook · Mar 4, 2021

wildebus said:
Do you ever change the filter? (thinking every 6 months in a house could equal years and years in a camper?)

We change ours every year and keep a spare for emergencies.

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mistericeman · Oct 16, 2022

Just buy a 4l bottle of water now and again for water that you won't drink from the main tank....

Then top it up before a trip until the handle drops off and then replace.

Merl · May 31, 2024

I've considered exactly the same thing but came to the conclusion that I'd simply end up with a second water system that had all the same issues as the first and would need sterilising/cleaning/treating in exactly the same way before each re-use.
I did consider something like this

Ultrafiltration Water Filters - 0.1 Micron Filter Cartridge

Great compact water filter for your Boat or Caravan - and similar uses. This filter removes bacteria and viruses. It is perfect for filtering the water in your boat tank. However it should not be used to filter raw canal water without added units

www.uk-water-filters.co.uk

Which is an inline water filter intended for MH/boat users etc. The bumf says it's exactly what's needed BUT I'd question if nasties could build up within the filter during down time and actually cause an issue? Maybe the filter could be removed between uses and stored in a safe environment and then re-fitted? The problem is actually knowing what's going on with nasties that you cant see or measure, after all you're big tank may be perfectly safe after a pre season sterilise but we just dont know!
All things considered I've not bothered and carry a10L container for cold drinking water and use the main tank for everything else.

SquirrellCook · May 31, 2024

With Murky and the 608 before I ran a stainless tank, cleaning it once a year with a strong Miltons solution.
Left in for no more than a day, before draining I ran the solution though all the connected plumbing.
In Murky the was a small inline water filter, but most of the time I drank from the main tap.

Things to remember.
Use a clean food grade hose pipe to fill the tank. Cap the ends when finished.
Do not use a watering can or bucket to fill the tank. Far too grubby!

When I get to that stage the current Betty build is getting one too!

Around forty years experience.

Nabsim · Jun 7, 2024

I almost always use a watering can to fill my tank but it is only used for the van. Apart from my fresh tank I also carry a number of 5 litre bottles that I refill until they are no longer usable.

If I was worried about the water in my tank I would fit a filter to the kitchen cold tap

trevskoda · Aug 4, 2024

I carry 2 5ltr water containers, i fill at home before going away for a day or two, any longer and a filtration filter sys will be required piped from the main tank.

Polar Bear · Aug 18, 2024

wildebus said:
I intend to fit a dedicated Drinking Water supply to my Motorhome.
I am not overly concerned about the water in the main tank, but just think it would be nicer to drink water from a small refreshed water supply rather than from a 100L fixed tank.

I would prefer a plumbed in system rather then just water bottles and thinking of a simple affair of a Tap, Hose, Pump and small water container that will go into a storage locker and I can easily remove to clean and refill.
Pump likely to be a submersible one (a lot cheaper than something like a sureflow) and a tap with a microswitch within it to activate the pump when opened which will be fitted alongside the existing sink tap. It doens't need to fold out the way or anything like that . Possibly have an in-line filter as well, but as said, this is more about just having fresher water rather then cleaning suspect water.

So bearing all that in mind, I have been looking at individual components on Amazon and eBay, but anyone know of any ready-made kits for this which are good price/good quality? Or would recommend anything specifically?

PS. I have a nice cold water only tap available but it works with a pressure-activated pump which are a lot pricier than a switch-operated submersible pump (I don't want a separate switch to turn on and off - it needs to be auto on/off with tap open/closed) so having said submersible pump, are there any pressure pumps that don't cost much more than the submersibles?

Would a switch like this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32505669...9hXPPNFEKcfcou_IUYdH0aFF9EVoNQWYaAq7ZEALw_wcB do the job?

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