canvas water bag dripping

[fatcat]

Hi all off to Moreton on the annual trip i have one of those canvas sacks to hold water that hangs off the bull bar and i cant get the b--stard to stop dripping. not a good look on the bardge any tips would be great as i have had it for a few years now (one of those things i had to have) cheers all

[roverfj1200]

If it has been dry for sometime it will take a time to take up again..

[Blknight.aus]

if its been left for a long time dry thats normal..

drop it into a bucket of hot water then when the waters cool enough for you to put your hand in to pull it out it should have swelled the cnavas fibers enough to maintian its integrity.

[shorty943]

And if it's that old it needs replacing, do the above anyway.:)

[olmate]

My old one had to be filled with water and placed in a sink full too. After a couple of days it took up and stayed that way.

[rangieman]

From memory ive heard of putting a mix of sugar and water in them to help seal them up , once it stops leaking give it a good rinse out:D

[p38arover]

Can one still buy them? I used to have one on the bullbar on my Hillman Hunter when on trips (30+ years ago) - I liked the cool water.

Ron

[100I]

There's this crowd in Brissy, so there must be others
http://www.campout.com.au/carwaterbag.html

[Defender=1st]

I was just about to ask if they were still made and who selles them. thanks "100I"
Regards Adrian

[barryj]

I bought one to hang on the rack that was on our 2a front bumper.

It leaked for a few days then I hit a bump on Fraser Island and watched it flip up and off the hooks.

Thump, thump, under the two drivers side wheels.

It was flat out after that :angel: (sorry).

[mcrover]

Yep you have to soak it in HOT water until it goes cold was what I was taught and make sure it doesnt touch anything as if something touches it it will disrupt the surface tension and it will leak at that spot.

Even if they are really old and battered if you soak them in hot water they normally come good.

Unless they are rotted out then they are stuffed.

We used them on the farm for years they are great when they work right.

[fatcat]

thanks guys, i also have heard of putting some red wine in it, but i have not tried it. got mine from the army supile shop at sumner park. i even took my 1st one back and they swopped, no questions. ill try the hot water but any other ideas be great. cost about 30-40 dol.

[Turtle61]

They are still available:

http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/showProduct/CAMPING+-+TRAVEL/WATER+CARRIERS/WB0045/TRAILBLAZER+GENUINE+FLAX+WATER+BAG+16%22+MOTOR+MOD EL

[LandyAndy]

Excellent Irek
And in Perth too!!!!!
My last one was stolen off the front of my 2a.
I drink GALLONS of water when woodcutting,(then gallons of homebrew when I get home)could do with a new one!!!
Thanks
Andrew

[Tote]

I used to use them on the bullbar of the panel van out west but found that at high speed they lost too much water through evaporation. They work better if you mount them on the tray of a ute.
regards,
Tote

[303gunner]

Isn't the leakage/seepage/evaporation the way they keep the water cool?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

yea, so eventually they get empty,,
have to watch what water you use, my one went white!:eek:

[UncleHo]

G'day Folks :)

You can try Brisbane Disposals & Camping @ Strathpine or Redcliffe in Brisbane's north, www.brisbanedisposals.com.au (http://www.brisbanedisposals.com.au) or (07)3284 4255 :D

cheers

[Turtle61]

Isn't the leakage/seepage/evaporation the way they keep the water cool?

Evaporation only. Not unlike water-cooled airconditioners... or sweat...

[papadad]

Hi all off to Moreton on the annual trip i have one of those canvas sacks to hold water that hangs off the bull bar and i cant get the b--stard to stop dripping. not a good look on the bardge any tips would be great as i have had it for a few years now (one of those things i had to have) cheers all

Hi, I bought mine from a camping shop in Cairns. They are made by Supex Products Australia, Goulburn, phone 1800805826.
The label says soak in water for 72 hours, I think I soaked it longer, if it leaks keep soaking it, I used one of those plactic storage bins.
Good thing about them is they are in full site everytime you stop just asking asking you to have a drink.
Papadad

[incisor]

BCF sell them thats where i got my last one...

[fatcat]

i just found my one again, last time i think i soaked it for days. But the dam thing still leaked on the moreton barge and the boys had a good laugh pri--s

Time to try it again.

[RobHay]

Yep you have to soak it in HOT water until it goes cold was what I was taught and make sure it doesnt touch anything as if something touches it it will disrupt the surface tension and it will leak at that spot.

Even if they are really old and battered if you soak them in hot water they normally come good.

Unless they are rotted out then they are stuffed.

We used them on the farm for years they are great when they work right.

Not sure I would be comfortable soaking a canvas bag in HOT water.......We have had canvas bags for years. On the side of the ute, hanging off the horses, on the trail bikes etc. What I have found is that you will get the occasional obstinate bag that just will not conform. So soak it in water (make sure there is water in the bag as well) for at least 24 hours, then allow the bag to dry completely, then re-soak the bag for 24 hours then allow to completely dry out...do this for 3 -4 times and if the bag is still leaking you can rub a block of bees wax on the outside, into the seams and all around the out side ( You could also use one of those waterproofing sprays, but I am trying to keep this original) then if the bag continues to leak, then the only option, support by every ringer in the gulf, is to put some flour into the bag, 3/4 fill the bag, shack and hang it up for 24 to 72 hours until it stops leaking, pretty much guarantee that it will eventually stop leaking and start acting like a well disciplined aussie waterbag.