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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: stuart howes on April 01, 2006, 09:17:25 pm

Title: does your tanks leak?
Post by: stuart howes on April 01, 2006, 09:17:25 pm

hi i have just got a new 250ltr water tank for the back of the van ,all fits fine
but when it is full to the top it seems to leak a bit from the black screw lid  do any of yours do this and can you get a washer to fit in to the lid     thanks guys

Title: Re: does your tanks leak?
Post by: Moderator David@stives on April 01, 2006, 09:18:59 pm

It should not leak if it is new .

I would get on to whoever you bought it from for a washer of some sort.

Dave

Title: Re: does your tanks leak?
Post by: H h20 on April 01, 2006, 09:37:35 pm

Hi Stu,the piece that sticks up on top of the black screw lid has a slight turn on it ,it opens and closes for air,see if it makes any difference when you turn it,it is only a slight turn though don`t force it,Gaz  ;)

Title: Re: does your tanks leak?
Post by: stuart howes on April 01, 2006, 09:44:15 pm

i have tried this and it still leaks when i break      does yours have this rubber washer in?

Title: Re: does your tanks leak?
Post by: H h20 on April 01, 2006, 09:49:28 pm

No Stu,no rubber washer at all,Gaz

Title: Re: does your tanks leak?
Post by: Moderator David@stives on April 01, 2006, 09:53:42 pm

Mine has got a rubber seal ,quite similar to one on a washing machine.

Title: Re: does your tanks leak?
Post by: P @ F on April 01, 2006, 10:31:47 pm

I had the same prob , i went to supplier and was told that as Dave said there should be a rubber band inside the lid , they dont supply them with the tank , you have to buy them seperately , i paid £3.50

 Rich  P @ F

Title: Re: does your tanks leak?
Post by: billozz on April 02, 2006, 12:54:41 am

same problem here guys, we bought ours from gardiner and it leaks too from the lid, i assumed that the lid had a vent fitted to let air in as the water is pumped out, but didnt expect it to slosh water allo ver the place, i will have a word with alex

Title: Re: does your tanks leak?
Post by: stains-away on April 02, 2006, 01:04:33 am

Dont know if it helps and i know you shouldnt have to do it to a new tank but i used to tank water about and had the same problem, simply unscrew the cap and cover the inlet with a piece of polythene (carrier bag), then replace the cap, it doesnt look pretty but its better than having water everywhere, Andy