DIY LifeSaver with Scepter 20L - Camp Sink/Faucet w/Filter

[Captain Scuzzy]

My DIY LifeSaver Jerry Can. Much cheaper and rechargeable

It works great and now can easily refill from the lakes and streams. Washing hands or dishes etc is much easier now too with the simple electric pump.

1x Scepter 20l Can - Amazon.com: Scepter 5 Gallon True Military BPA Free Water Container, Food Grade Water Jug for Camping and Emergency Storage, Plastic Sand : Sports & Outdoors $50
1x Water Pump Adapter w/hose - firecrateusa.com - $16
1x Water pump - Amazon.com: Water Bottle Pump, Water Bottle Dispenser 5 Gallon USB Charging Automatic Drinking Water Pump Portable Electric Water Dispenser Water Bottle Switch : Tools & Home Improvement - $9
1x Sawyer Mini Water Filter - Amazon.com: Sawyer Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Blue : Tools & Home Improvement - $20

all in $95 (At time of purchase, pricing on amazon varies)

I ended up using the pump adapter because just forcing the pump into the spout hole wasn't sturdy enough and it would pop out on its own. Adapter was cheap and now I don't have any issues and the hose it came with made it easier to push onto the sawyer filter

 

[burbigo3]

it's very practical and not expensive, thanks for the idea !

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[Dave in AZ]

#water #watertank
Flagged for future, thx

 

[Captain Scuzzy]

it's very practical and not expensive, thanks for the idea!

Thanks! I was able to acheive the same thing again even cheaper with the Reliance Aquatainer for $15 on amazon using the firecrate adapter for the reliance. About $60 all in if you go the reliance route instead of the scepter

Amazon.com : Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Rigid Water Container, Blue , 11.3 Inch x 11.0 Inch x 15.3 Inch : Camping Water Storage : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Captain Scuzzy]

#water #watertank
Flagged for future, thx

thanks!

 

[Ragman]

That looks like a great set up. What kind of flow rate do you get with the filter inline?

 

[Captain Scuzzy]

That looks like a great set up. What kind of flow rate do you get with the filter inline?

I tested it with and without the filter and the pump doesnt seem to struggle with the filter at all as it was about the same amount of flow. These pumps are similar to a home fridge water dispenser in terms of flow for reference.

 

[Lazynorse]

I bought a $15 amazon pump, too for my Screptres. Tip from a YT vid, carve out the little plastic ‘rails’ inside the circular interior of the pump. Now, it presses over the smaller Sceptre spout without squeezing off. No need for extra adapter piece.

 

[AlexAtWagan]

My DIY LifeSaver Jerry Can. Much cheaper and rechargeable

It works great and now can easily refill from the lakes and streams. Washing hands or dishes etc is much easier now too with the simple electric pump.

1x Scepter 20l Can - Amazon.com: Scepter 5 Gallon True Military BPA Free Water Container, Food Grade Water Jug for Camping and Emergency Storage, Plastic Sand : Sports & Outdoors $50
1x Water Pump Adapter w/hose - firecrateusa.com - $16
1x Water pump - Amazon.com: Water Bottle Pump, Water Bottle Dispenser 5 Gallon USB Charging Automatic Drinking Water Pump Portable Electric Water Dispenser Water Bottle Switch : Tools & Home Improvement - $9
1x Sawyer Mini Water Filter - Amazon.com: Sawyer Products SP128 Mini Water Filtration System, Single, Blue : Tools & Home Improvement - $20

all in $95 (At time of purchase, pricing on amazon varies)

I ended up using the pump adapter because just forcing the pump into the spout hole wasn't sturdy enough and it would pop out on its own. Adapter was cheap and now I don't have any issues and the hose it came with made it easier to push onto the sawyer filter

Great idea! I was searching for something like this. Is the pump able to get enough throughput from the filter so not to strain it too much?

 

[Captain Scuzzy]

Great idea! I was searching for something like this. Is the pump able to get enough throughput from the filter so not to strain it too much?

I haven't had any issues at all with it. Flow seems to be the same with or without filter. Prob wears on the battery life a little more of the pump but no biggy

 

[AlexAtWagan]

Great idea! I was searching for something like this. Is the pump able to get enough throughput from the filter so not to strain it too much?

I haven't had any issues at all with it. Flow seems to be the same with or without filter. Prob wears on the battery life a little more of the pump but no biggy

Great to hear. Thanks!