Homemade alternative to backpack.

[Beccy]

I'll try that, thanks /emoticons/smile.png

Just looked at the pump and it says "4 amp fuse required", presumably I need some sort of fuse holder to wire in?

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[UncleAlbert]

I'll try that, thanks /emoticons/smile.png
Just looked at the pump and it says "4 amp fuse required", presumably I need some sort of fuse holder to wire in?

Excuse the short replies & typos... Typing one handed whilst entertaining a toddler /emoticons/biggrin.png

Bought my fuse holder from maplins in the 12 volt automotive section

 

[Beccy]

Bought my fuse holder from maplins in the 12 volt automotive section

This type of thing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/In-Line-Standard-Blade-Fuse-Holder-Splash-Proof-for-12V-30A-Fuses-Car-Bike-Boat-/261477748170?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ce149cdca

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[UncleAlbert]

This type of thing?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/In-Line-Standard-Blade-Fuse-Holder-Splash-Proof-for-12V-30A-Fuses-Car-Bike-Boat-/261477748170?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ce149cdca

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Exactly like that, uses car type fuses

 

[Beccy]

Amazing, thanks /emoticons/smile.png

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[jimmyboots]

Hi Beccy.

Uncle Albert answered everything really. I cut the switch hole with an electric soldering gun and stanley knife. The inline fuse as Albert says. I havent put one on mine as its only occasionally used but have them on my Trolleys

I use this

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/in-line-fuse-holder-20mm-rc71n

and these fuses

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/5a-quickblow-glass-20mm-fuse-10-pack-gj96e

 

[Beccy]

Thanks Jimmyboots /emoticons/smile.png

I've ordered a fuse holder that takes car fuses. Presumably it goes on the live between the battery and pump?

 

[Beccy]

Made good progress on this today.... All holes drilled, rectangular hole for switch cut, battery secure, pump secure and switch and charger socket fitted.

Hopefully wire and connectors will arrive tomorrow /emoticons/biggrin.png

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[Beccy]

I don't know if this is a stupid question, but how do I know which way to wire the charger and socket?

Do I just stick live on the longer bits and neutral on the short bits? Or the other way round? Or something totally different?

 

[jimmyboots]

if i remember right, its the 2 long match the 2 short, just like you say Beccs. I do remember wondering the same as you though /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Beccy]

Thanks, fingers crossed!

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[Beccy]

I'm having an "if I don't laugh I'll cry moment"....

So I finished it. Feeling very proud of myself and a little nervous to try it. Check it all. Double check it all. Deep breath. And switch it on. Pump starts and............. blows bubbles in my barrel lol. What a muppet!

Just trying to figure out a way of switching the hoses without having to undo all the fiddly wiring bits!

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[jimmyboots]

/emoticons/biggrin.png First DIY jacuzzi

 

[Beccy]

/emoticons/biggrin.png First DIY jacuzzi

If only I'd fit in the barrel!

 

[UncleAlbert]

Could turn it into a fish tank, I suppose /emoticons/smile.png

 

[TolishAPurd]

I'm having an "if I don't laugh I'll cry moment"....
So I finished it. Feeling very proud of myself and a little nervous to try it. Check it all. Double check it all. Deep breath. And switch it on. Pump starts and............. blows bubbles in my barrel lol. What a muppet!

Just trying to figure out a way of switching the hoses without having to undo all the fiddly wiring bits!

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Same thing happens to me in the bath.

 

[Smurf]

Maybe easier to disconnect the hoses on the pump then turn the pump around so the flow is correct

 

[Smurf]

Doh! Or thinking about it just swap the hoses over /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Beccy]

Doh! Or thinking about it just swap the hoses over /emoticons/biggrin.png

The barrel hose was much shorter than the pole hose so I had to swap them /emoticons/sad.png

It's all done now though /emoticons/smile.png

Tadaaaa!

 

[Smurf]

Nice job Beccy :thumbsup:

 

[Tuffers]

:thumbsup:

The barrel hose was much shorter than the pole hose so I had to swap them /emoticons/sad.png
It's all done now though /emoticons/smile.png

Tadaaaa!

Well done you! :thumbsup: