Installing a Fiamma Water Tank and Float Switches | Van Plumbing | DIY Sprinter Van Conversion UK

I decided to install my 70L Fiamma water tank last (for some reason) and with it I installed two float switches which I wired to indicator lights so I can monitor how full my tank is inside the van.

Float switches are a simple switch mechanism that when the water level drops below the switch, it disconnects the circuit. With them wired to lights, once the light has gone out I know the water level is below that point.

My water tank sits really nicely at the rear of the van under my bed and I cut two sections of 9mm ply to hold it in place. I then mounted a water inlet into the ply to allow me to fill up the tank.

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.


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Materials used:
Water Tank - https://amzn.eu/d/569IYT9
12mm Water Pipe - https://amzn.eu/d/2CqlouM
Water Level Sensors x2 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185244918760
LED Indicator Lights - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384456298183
Water Inlet - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272040384439
Ball Valve - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394023700114
12mm Jubilee Clips x6 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281955639394
0.35mm Red & Black Cable - https://amzn.eu/d/2es2Tse
T-Connectors - https://amzn.eu/d/it24g4Z
38mm Hose - https://www.swelluk.com/swell-anti-ki...
12mm Hose - https://www.swelluk.com/swell-anti-ki...
40mm Jubilee Clips x2 - https://www.swelluk.com/swell-stainle...


TOTAL: £174.20


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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - The plan
0:36 - Float switches
2:10 - Installing fittings in tank
4:40 - Fixing tank in place
5:09 - Installing the water inlet
6:20 - Connecting the tank to the water pump
7:24 - Wiring the switches and lights
12:45 - Wiring recap
14:02 - Testing lights