canvas water bag dripping

mcrover · 2nd September 2007, 07:52 PM

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** · 2nd September 2007, 08:45 PM

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** · 2nd September 2007, 09:50 PM

They are still available:

http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/...22+MOTOR+MODEL

**LandyAndy** · 3rd September 2007, 08:16 PM

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** · 4th September 2007, 09:46 AM

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** · 4th September 2007, 10:05 AM

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

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 4th September 2007, 10:08 AM

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

**UncleHo** · 4th September 2007, 10:17 AM

G'day Folks

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

cheers

**Turtle61** · 4th September 2007, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by 303gunner

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

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

**papadad** · 10th March 2009, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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

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