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Title: Water tank insulation
Post by: H h20 on November 20, 2005, 03:54:19 pm
After going to my van this morning and finding the remaining water in my tank had frozen  >:( it was time to take action so off to the diy store and purchased a immersion water tank insulation kit,it has 4 seperate pieces so i was able to put one underneath around the sides and tied them together with string included in the kit and left a piece loose for the lid,so i`ll see what the result will be in the morning,fingers crossed it won`t be a block of ice like this morning,Gaz
Title: Re: Water tank insulation
Post by: preston powerblast on November 20, 2005, 04:18:28 pm
I have kingspan insulation in my van, its thick bulky and can be screwed to ply lining or you can cut it to size and put it all round your tank.
Title: Re: Water tank insulation
Post by: clearview window c on November 23, 2005, 11:44:36 pm
hot water bottles work a treat. a little dekenzien but do the job. soz about spelling.
Title: Re: Water tank insulation
Post by: Morph on November 26, 2005, 03:40:54 pm
Quote from: Gaz (previously Hh20) on November 20, 2005, 03:54:19 pm
After going to my van this morning and finding the remaining water in my tank had frozen >:( it was time to take action so off to the diy store and purchased a immersion water tank insulation kit,it has 4 seperate pieces so i was able to put one underneath around the sides and tied them together with string included in the kit and left a piece loose for the lid,so i`ll see what the result will be in the morning,fingers crossed it won`t be a block of ice like this morning,Gaz

Did it do the trick, Gaz?

I need to do something similar similar.

Pj
Title: Re: Water tank insulation
Post by: H h20 on November 26, 2005, 03:44:31 pm
Quote from: Morph on November 26, 2005, 03:40:54 pm
Quote from: Gaz (previously Hh20) on November 20, 2005, 03:54:19 pm
After going to my van this morning and finding the remaining water in my tank had frozen >:( it was time to take action so off to the diy store and purchased a immersion water tank insulation kit,it has 4 seperate pieces so i was able to put one underneath around the sides and tied them together with string included in the kit and left a piece loose for the lid,so i`ll see what the result will be in the morning,fingers crossed it won`t be a block of ice like this morning,Gaz

Did it do the trick, Gaz?

I need to do something similar similar.

Pj
It sure did,no ice,water was`nt that cold either,totaly recomend it,Gaz
Title: Re: Water tank insulation
Post by: thewindowcleaner1 on November 27, 2005, 10:27:02 pm
I've just injected expanding foam behind the ply linning, also have tanks boxed in with insulation board, But my main problems are the hoses always get froze, Hence I now have a nice little fan heater in the back of the van..
Title: Re: Water tank insulation
Post by: Morph on November 27, 2005, 10:32:27 pm
Quote from: thewindowcleaner1 on November 27, 2005, 10:27:02 pm
I've just injected expanding foam behind the ply linning, also have tanks boxed in with insulation board, But my main problems are the hoses always get froze, Hence I now have a nice little fan heater in the back of the van..

D'you mind me asking what it is powered by, mate?

Pj
Title: Re: Water tank insulation
Post by: thewindowcleaner1 on November 28, 2005, 10:00:48 pm
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D'you mind me asking what it is powered by, mate?

M.E.B. Electric
Title: Re: Water tank insulation
Post by: genesis_windows on December 12, 2005, 04:01:05 pm
oil filled radiator about 12 inches tall from argos that cost £19.99 sits in the back of my van with extension lead into my garage and i never need to de-ice my windows either! works a treat. If you cant do that due to no electric facility, get a parafin greenhouse heater but make sure you dont have anything nearby that can burn!