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Water tanks pump suggestions

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I've recently bought a 1980 t25 t3 which I'm working on. It looks like the previous owner has taken the water system out but the sink and tap are there with a pipe outlet that leads to the outside of the bus. Could any body offer any advice in what I would need to get the water connected, I've looked at the tanks and foot pump but not sure if I would have to wire something in, any advice would be most welcome, thanks:)

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You have a couple of options. Both use a jerry can or similar for the fresh water which you just stick under sink:

1. Manual foot pump. Exercise you thighs! Quite old school! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whale-GP4618-C ... B003ELUZHK
2. A 12v submersible whale pump operated either by a microswitch tap or a push button (doorbell) on the cabinet somewhere. Plenty of people on fleabay selling what you need: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plumbing-Kit ... 3370121822. This will need wiring in. Normally the water pump will be on its own fuse (3 or 5 amp) wired back to the leisure battery with an isolating switch if there is a microswitch tap.

The dirty water drain to the outside. You can keep a separate waste water container for campsites to pour away in the grey water. (don't muddle them up!)
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Hi Phinw,
Thanks for all your help it's very much appreciated :) It makes much more sense now, I'll most likely go with the submersible pump option and wire it up to the leisure battery :)

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Most serious campers have an under slung water tank ... ours is about 50 litres.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Tank-M ... Swh-1W6sfv

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Hi Ian,
That looks really good, I didn't know they did that type, thanks for the link, it's much appreciated :)

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