Hozelock Fitting For Filling...?

I've got a flat 350litre tank with large circular cap for filling, and i currently remove it and put hose in to filI.

I wondered if I cut a small hole in cap, attached a hozelock fitting to it and its counter-part on my filling hose to make a 'quick-release' type attachment for filling, wether it would effect pressure in my tank or cause any other problems?

That's what I have done and is fine.

I have got a spare kit for it as well

That's what I have done and is fine.

I have got a spare kit for it as well

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cheers Damo- finger on the pulse as always with helpful advice!

Lol. My advice is use a plastic washer on top and underneath use a rubber washer.

Lol. My advice is use a plastic washer on top and underneath use a rubber washer.

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cheers buddy!

go one better and fit a stop **** to it as well,that way ya wont do what i did in past and flood ya van lol,

Unscrew the lid slightly if you do it.. I fitted a bit to the lid to fill and tank went up like a balloon! Lol

Inlet One is for filling.

Inlet Two is for my bilge pump (so i can fill 25L drums in 30 seconds or less)

Blue filter is an air vent.

Last hole will be for a waterproof electrical connector for 12v bilge pump.

I have used elbows so i can basically adjust the angles.

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go one better and fit a stop **** to it as well,that way ya wont do what i did in past and flood ya van lol,

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lol! Been there, done that....wouldn't b a real windy otherwise!

Inlet One is for filling.

Inlet Two is for my bilge pump (so i can fill 25L drums in 30 seconds or less)

Blue filter is an air vent.

Last hole will be for a waterproof electrical connector for 12v bilge pump.

I have used elbows so i can basically adjust the angles.

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WOW! Impressive! I'll look out for u on Dragons Den mate!

Lol. It cost very little to do.

Prob less than £10 (not inc cap)

Whats the best bilge oump damo ?

Im looking or a pump to fill the backpack as gravity is taking forever to fill it up .

That one i posted on ebay is a 750gph look for a 1100 gph

Whats the best bilge oump damo ?

Im looking or a pump to fill the backpack as gravity is taking forever to fill it up .

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I have a 3/4" ball valve on my tank and takes 40 seconds to fill my trolley.. Next tank I'll use a 1".. What Size are you using?

I have a 3/4" ball valve on my tank and takes 40 seconds to fill my trolley.. Next tank I'll use a 1".. What Size are you using?

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Juzt filling from the bottom of the tank with the tap kit and a bit of garden hose .