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« **on:** September 19, 2009, 09:06:20 am »

Intersted to know if your wfp tank in your van leaks from the lid.
I have three wydale tanks each of which leak from the lid.

Your thoughts and please vote on poll.

« **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:14:33 am »

i have an air vent in my lid and it still does not leak. have you an air blockage problem that is pushing water out

« **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:18:15 am »

Quote from: karygate on September 19, 2009, 09:14:33 am

i have an air vent in my lid and it still does not leak. have you an air blockage problem that is pushing water out

each has air vent in the lids,
I never have a problem with the system so no air blockage problem or the water would fail to go to brushes air gets out as does the water

« **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:26:26 am »

No problem with my 400ltr flat tank. Lid taken off every day for the past 30 months never leaked.

Are yours flat or upright tanks Ian?

Wayne

« **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:28:16 am »

Quote from: Pittmonkey on September 19, 2009, 09:26:26 am

No problem with my 400ltr flat tank. Lid taken off every day for the past 30 months never leaked.

Are yours flat or upright tanks Ian?

Wayne

have three uprights now, and a flat and they all leak :

« **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:30:57 am »

We've got three 500l flat tanks with vented lids. If the tanks are filled then we do get leaks on the way to the first job of the day.

« **Reply #6 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:33:37 am »

Quote from: spotless2000 on September 19, 2009, 09:30:57 am

We've got three 500l flat tanks with vented lids. If the tanks are filled then we do get leaks on the way to the first job of the day.

same problem for me aswell.

« **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:43:01 am »

We're considering changing to a sealed lid, drilling a tiny breather hole and inserting a small section of tubing to eliminate the problem of a vacuum.

« **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2009, 10:14:14 am »

2 leak and 1 does not.

Trust the bigest tank in the van to leak. Pain in the A................!

I have an older lid which seems to be of better quality. Cant swap them around as I have vented the other two. Might as wall have not...

« **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2009, 10:27:38 am »

Yea mine leaks unfortunately. It's only a little bit but enough to make the passenger seat weat. $:-\$

« **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2009, 10:28:22 am »

not sure what my tank is but it does leak until i done this to the top of it, the lid has been siliconed on the mushroom is siliconed up and the tank connector on the right is a breather the left is to fill.

« **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2009, 10:44:04 am »

Quote from: darragh windows on September 19, 2009, 10:28:22 am

not sure what my tank is but it does leak until i done this to the top of it, the lid has been siliconed on the mushroom is siliconed up and the tank connector on the right is a breather the left is to fill.

I also did something similar, never take the lid off now and NO leaks

« **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2009, 10:59:26 am »

Quote from: cybersye on September 19, 2009, 10:44:04 am

Quote from: darragh windows on September 19, 2009, 10:28:22 am
not sure what my tank is but it does leak until i done this to the top of it, the lid has been siliconed on the mushroom is siliconed up and the tank connector on the right is a breather the left is to fill.
I also did something similar, never take the lid off now and NO leaks

I don't see why we should have to fix it, if this is a manafacturing fault.

If these tanks were advertised "there is a very good chance this tank will leak from the lid"

I'm going to call wydale on Monday and see what they have to say

« **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2009, 11:04:25 am »

Quote from: windowwashers on September 19, 2009, 10:59:26 am

Quote from: cybersye on September 19, 2009, 10:44:04 am
Quote from: darragh windows on September 19, 2009, 10:28:22 am
not sure what my tank is but it does leak until i done this to the top of it, the lid has been siliconed on the mushroom is siliconed up and the tank connector on the right is a breather the left is to fill.
I also did something similar, never take the lid off now and NO leaks
I don't see why we should have to fix it, if this is a manafacturing fault.

If these tanks were advertised "there is a very good chance this tank will leak from the lid"

I'm going to call wydale on Monday and see what they have to say

That's much appreciated Ian, wonder what they will have to say.

We need more poll entries people!!

« **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2009, 03:48:35 pm »

people that are reading this poll and are wfp please vote on it please, if you dont know if it is a wydale tank or not just vote other as some have already done.

« **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2009, 08:09:28 pm »

Ian,

Good to see you back on here posting fella,

Dean

« **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2009, 08:13:43 pm »

There are two types of Wydale lid -

The one as pictured that has an external moulded male tank thread with a screw-over lid. These ones do tend to leak a bit more.

The other type has an internal moulded female tank thread with a screw-in lid which does not leak as much. I have this type and have taped over the vents and they do not leak at all. I then put a pin-prick in the tape which is enough to vent the tank.

« **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2009, 08:17:01 pm »

These wyvale tanks leaked no matter what i tried i ptfted it had 3 new O rings sent out to me tried 3 new lids ptfted the thread on the actual tank and not 1 of those things worked,after a whole winter with 2 wet footwells i went for a custom made tank.If your going to go for 1 of these tanks go for a flat 1 cos i know of a few that have them and they don`t leak anywhere near as much if at all dur to the lids being recessed into the tank rather than above the tank.

« **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2009, 08:24:35 pm »

here;s mine 2 x 350lt and yes they both leak if i fill right to the top

« **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2009, 12:22:27 am »

My 500L leaks when full. I just put a large cloth over the whole lid and tuck it in around the base of the lid, prob solved.

Poll

Does you tank lid leak in van ?