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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: groundhog on January 12, 2010, 07:03:59 pm

Title: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: groundhog on January 12, 2010, 07:03:59 pm

Hi guys, I bought myself a nice little 125ltr tank from Wintecs yesterday. It fits perfectly in the boot of my wifes 4x4, the problem is that the outlet is on the side of the tank, and as the tank fits perfectly I can't use it... so I want to block it off, but I can't find anything that will block the hole flush with the side of the tank (it must be flush as there is no more than a millimetre either side) its a 25mm outlet, any ideas?  ???

Title: Re: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: john tomkins on January 12, 2010, 07:16:51 pm

According to Wintecs site its a 3/4" outlet.
This is a 3/4" blanking plug but may stick out a few mm more than you need ???
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/60048/Plumbing/Brassware/Comap-Brass-Flanged-Plug-Pack-of-2#

Title: Re: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: wezzy32 on January 12, 2010, 07:20:37 pm

could u not off asked them for a tank without an outlet?

Title: Re: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: groundhog on January 12, 2010, 07:41:56 pm

Sorry yes its a 3/4" outlet, Unfortunately the plug is no good as it protrudes out too far. It needs to be flushed with the tank

Title: Re: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: john tomkins on January 12, 2010, 08:06:59 pm

This is what you want.
http://www.thefind.com/hardware/info-countersunk-pipe-plug

You'll just have to find somewhere local

Title: Re: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: groundhog on January 12, 2010, 10:29:51 pm

Quote from: john tomkins on January 12, 2010, 08:06:59 pm

This is what you want.
http://www.thefind.com/hardware/info-countersunk-pipe-plug

You'll just have to find somewhere local

Thanks John, thats exactly what I need!! Just hope I can find somewhere that sells them locally!!

Title: Re: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: geefree on January 13, 2010, 12:38:44 am

try these bud.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/19mm-3-4-DIAMETER-PLASTIC-KNOCK-IN-BUNGS-4-PACK_W0QQitemZ250452303905QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET?hash=item3a501ee021

Title: Re: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: wizard on January 13, 2010, 06:49:07 am

I think the bungs would work but I would a glue called: Serious Glue from B& Q on it as well as bung its water proof. I use it on my static tank and had great reasult.I fitted a damaged thread on a tap that always leaked. Worked a charm.It even works in icey weather.

Title: Re: How do I block off my outlet (flush)
Post by: groundhog on January 13, 2010, 10:05:59 am

Thanks guys... great help!!!!!!!!  :)