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"Gunge tank capacity question"
messylaura said: if you make it with a sump pump then the capacity can be much greater because over head weight wont be a concern
In this tank the pump is only to refill the tank ready for another drop so the weight is an issue.
This tank looks to be a convert bagging hooper so designed to hold weight
Trouso said:
Here's a photo I took of it in 2018 off its perch (at a well known studio!).
This was the actual tank used from 1988-92 (NSR thru series 1 and 2, NHP) before the "trip around the great house". Both it and the tank still had legible remains of BBC effects dept stickers in place. It was tinkered with during this time and there was evidence of other mechanisms and mods having been made and removed (aside from those made by its more recent owners) The "antique" look was a facade attached over this and the tank.
I don't remember its exact capacity. It holds slightly less than 80litres because the times I was there gunge was mixed in an 80l bin around 3/4 full. So the guesses around 40-60 (which tally with 14 UK gallons) might be right. Other producers and models who used the tank might remember?
MysterySpin said:
My Estimate - 80 L
Measurements in analysis based on average female shoulder width/face width. Because front on and side on tank shots had a different zoom I had to estimate the change in measurements based on the difference in height of vat windows.
Estimated measurements I've been conservative with, it is also notable that the gunge completely fills the windows in the VAT above the tank so it could be even taller extending up the inside of the wooden frame at the top. If so could easily be 100L or above.
Long story short - much more than 30L
Measurement and non-measurement versions of pictures the same size for comparison.
Edit - Image comparisons also assumes square pixels which is well iffy but if not capacity is likely larger as vat likely taller than pictured.
poolguy said: Always wanted to know what the capacity of the Antique Gunge tank on the early 90's Noel's House Party was ?
The one Nicola Stapleton, Ulrika Jonsson , Jilly Goolden and Edwina Currie were all gunged in
Seems to about between 15 and 30 litres I would think
The one Nicola Stapleton, Ulrika Jonsson , Jilly Goolden and Edwina Currie were all gunged in
Seems to about between 15 and 30 litres I would think
My Estimate - 80 L
Measurements in analysis based on average female shoulder width/face width. Because front on and side on tank shots had a different zoom I had to estimate the change in measurements based on the difference in height of vat windows.
Estimated measurements I've been conservative with, it is also notable that the gunge completely fills the windows in the VAT above the tank so it could be even taller extending up the inside of the wooden frame at the top. If so could easily be 100L or above.
Long story short - much more than 30L
Measurement and non-measurement versions of pictures the same size for comparison.
Edit - Image comparisons also assumes square pixels which is well iffy but if not capacity is likely larger as vat likely taller than pictured.
Here's a photo I took of it in 2018 off its perch (at a well known studio!).
This was the actual tank used from 1988-92 (NSR thru series 1 and 2, NHP) before the "trip around the great house". Both it and the tank still had legible remains of BBC effects dept stickers in place. It was tinkered with during this time and there was evidence of other mechanisms and mods having been made and removed (aside from those made by its more recent owners) The "antique" look was a facade attached over this and the tank.
I don't remember its exact capacity. It holds slightly less than 80litres because the times I was there gunge was mixed in an 80l bin around 3/4 full. So the guesses around 40-60 (which tally with 14 UK gallons) might be right. Other producers and models who used the tank might remember?
This is really interesting to see, it certainly doesn't look like i expected. I'd love to ask if you had any more pictures of it? Especially that ball section in the middle. I'm well aware of the effectiveness of this tank as ive seen it in operation more times than I'd care to mention but I am fascinated to look at the mechanics of it.
Ah the old Edmonds tank. It's a bit like triggers broom now, but the tank is 1988. And it's gunged quite a few!
It is as simple as it gets. Pulley lever system to give it the desired effect.
It had an 80l capacity, but often 30 was enough.
Speaking from the Messyworld side of things, ball n string in a metal vat - from an industrial nature. That will take 80 litres, I know cos I filled at the request of a model "to the brim"
It is as simple as it gets. Pulley lever system to give it the desired effect.
It had an 80l capacity, but often 30 was enough.
Speaking from the Messyworld side of things, ball n string in a metal vat - from an industrial nature. That will take 80 litres, I know cos I filled at the request of a model "to the brim"
Trouso said:
Here's a photo I took of it in 2018 off its perch (at a well known studio!).
This was the actual tank used from 1988-92 (NSR thru series 1 and 2, NHP) before the "trip around the great house". Both it and the tank still had legible remains of BBC effects dept stickers in place. It was tinkered with during this time and there was evidence of other mechanisms and mods having been made and removed (aside from those made by its more recent owners) The "antique" look was a facade attached over this and the tank.
I don't remember its exact capacity. It holds slightly less than 80litres because the times I was there gunge was mixed in an 80l bin around 3/4 full. So the guesses around 40-60 (which tally with 14 UK gallons) might be right. Other producers and models who used the tank might remember?
MysterySpin said:
My Estimate - 80 L
Measurements in analysis based on average female shoulder width/face width. Because front on and side on tank shots had a different zoom I had to estimate the change in measurements based on the difference in height of vat windows.
Estimated measurements I've been conservative with, it is also notable that the gunge completely fills the windows in the VAT above the tank so it could be even taller extending up the inside of the wooden frame at the top. If so could easily be 100L or above.
Long story short - much more than 30L
Measurement and non-measurement versions of pictures the same size for comparison.
Edit - Image comparisons also assumes square pixels which is well iffy but if not capacity is likely larger as vat likely taller than pictured.
poolguy said: Always wanted to know what the capacity of the Antique Gunge tank on the early 90's Noel's House Party was ?
The one Nicola Stapleton, Ulrika Jonsson , Jilly Goolden and Edwina Currie were all gunged in
Seems to about between 15 and 30 litres I would think
The one Nicola Stapleton, Ulrika Jonsson , Jilly Goolden and Edwina Currie were all gunged in
Seems to about between 15 and 30 litres I would think
My Estimate - 80 L
Measurements in analysis based on average female shoulder width/face width. Because front on and side on tank shots had a different zoom I had to estimate the change in measurements based on the difference in height of vat windows.
Estimated measurements I've been conservative with, it is also notable that the gunge completely fills the windows in the VAT above the tank so it could be even taller extending up the inside of the wooden frame at the top. If so could easily be 100L or above.
Long story short - much more than 30L
Measurement and non-measurement versions of pictures the same size for comparison.
Edit - Image comparisons also assumes square pixels which is well iffy but if not capacity is likely larger as vat likely taller than pictured.
Here's a photo I took of it in 2018 off its perch (at a well known studio!).
This was the actual tank used from 1988-92 (NSR thru series 1 and 2, NHP) before the "trip around the great house". Both it and the tank still had legible remains of BBC effects dept stickers in place. It was tinkered with during this time and there was evidence of other mechanisms and mods having been made and removed (aside from those made by its more recent owners) The "antique" look was a facade attached over this and the tank.
I don't remember its exact capacity. It holds slightly less than 80litres because the times I was there gunge was mixed in an 80l bin around 3/4 full. So the guesses around 40-60 (which tally with 14 UK gallons) might be right. Other producers and models who used the tank might remember?
Nice find
Looking at the old Saturday Roadshow gungings comparing them to the Series 1 & 2 of NHP, it did look like they used more gunge in the tank like 60 - 70 litres on the roadshow
The reason I said around 30 litres is just 'eyeballing and guessing' the flow of the gunge on Ulrika and Jilly Goolden and so on, it didn't look like the full 80 litres even the tank probably was able to hold that much
When we built our first gunge tank we had a temporary 40 litre tank for the gunge which was fine. I think most shoots we only ever used 3 buckets which was around 30 litres in any case. We could have easily used a much bigger holding tank and had planned to but haven't seen any need to go bigger. The valve / hole in ours is 1 1/2" which does give a slower stream with thick gunge or a faster stream with a thinner gunge or beans / rice pudding ! Sometimes a slower more controlled release can be more fun.
We also designed it so the gunge could be collected under the tank and reused, which is helpful.
Our other tank is much bigger and has a much bigger hole. This probably could hold 80 - 100 litres but it's a lot of gunge to use at once. It does come out a lot quicker as well.
We also designed it so the gunge could be collected under the tank and reused, which is helpful.
Our other tank is much bigger and has a much bigger hole. This probably could hold 80 - 100 litres but it's a lot of gunge to use at once. It does come out a lot quicker as well.
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As for a Gunge tank with 1500 litres
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres. It's a mission to mix enough gunge for that and we'd be using it for a couple of days. I wouldn't want to mix that much just for a gunge tank for one go!!
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres. It's a mission to mix enough gunge for that and we'd be using it for a couple of days. I wouldn't want to mix that much just for a gunge tank for one go!!
www.gungetankbabes.com
GungeTankBabes said:
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres.
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres.
Amazing
Are you still producing videos?Johndoe906 said:
Amazing Are you still producing videos?
GungeTankBabes said:
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres.
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres.
Amazing
Are you still producing videos? Not at the moment, may do again at some point. Currently trying to clear our stock of gunge powder as well. Have around 500kg to clear at silly prices.
www.gungetankbabes.com
GungeTankBabes said: As for a Gunge tank with 1500 litres
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres. It's a mission to mix enough gunge for that and we'd be using it for a couple of days. I wouldn't want to mix that much just for a gunge tank for one go!!
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres. It's a mission to mix enough gunge for that and we'd be using it for a couple of days. I wouldn't want to mix that much just for a gunge tank for one go!!
I think a 1500L gunge tank where it drops gunge is impractical
Costs it is going to cost a lot to build and fill
Filling it how do you get the gunge up to pour it in
How long would it take to empty
If you try to make the flow too fast it could actually cause injuries
A much better solution would be to invest in a good pump designed for sewage/slurry have a catch tank and you can make an infinite gunge shower. The amount of gunge needed would be a 1/4 of the drop tank
If the goal is to end up swimming it then you could pump from one tank to another or just use a dunk tank
That being said if my numbers come up on the lottery I might have to build it with a dozen outlets so we can have a gunge tank party
Saturation Hall, Langstonedale
Lord of the Pies
We've found that 30 litres (three full buckets) is plenty for a very thorough gunging. We usually make up 4 buckets, and the tank victim uses the fourth one to finish off any areas that are still ungunged after the deluge. Adding more to the tank doesn't actually make any difference as there is only one route for it to flow, while the extra bucket can be used to ensure that areas not in the "natural flow line" (like the victim's knees and feet) can be thoroughly treated too.
Our tank actually holds 70 litres when completely full, which is how much water we fill it with for the drench-deluges that we follow up our tank gungings with.
It was built for us by the lovely people over at Messy Mayhem.
Our tank actually holds 70 litres when completely full, which is how much water we fill it with for the drench-deluges that we follow up our tank gungings with.
It was built for us by the lovely people over at Messy Mayhem.
Saturation Hall - Forth! The Gungemaidens!
GungeTankBabes said:
Not at the moment, may do again at some point. Currently trying to clear our stock of gunge powder as well. Have around 500kg to clear at silly prices.
Johndoe906 said:
Amazing Are you still producing videos?
GungeTankBabes said:
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres.
This is our Dunk Tank which holds around 1500 litres.
Amazing
Are you still producing videos? Not at the moment, may do again at some point. Currently trying to clear our stock of gunge powder as well. Have around 500kg to clear at silly prices.
Love the video in your pfp. Total one-off even after so many years
Thanks to all that have taken time to reply 
We are going to do some experiments with the 20L bucket we already have. Also picked up a cheap sink that holds 50L to mess with. The standard drain size on it may be too small so may have to modify it. First need the weather to get warmer here! Thanks again 
-JD & Andi
We are going to do some experiments with the 20L bucket we already have. Also picked up a cheap sink that holds 50L to mess with. The standard drain size on it may be too small so may have to modify it. First need the weather to get warmer here! Thanks again -JD & Andi
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A good solid sink! But yes, for a thorough flow through you're gonna need a bigger hole.
Then something like the 3d printer valve dude does.
Then testing, rigourous testing with a willing Andi in the name of science.
Then something like the 3d printer valve dude does.
Then testing, rigourous testing with a willing Andi in the name of science.
another thing i found good to have in a gunge tank are side flaps to direct the gunge that is umberellered off the gungees head back to wards them half way down.
if you go with a pump system the outlet nozzles can be either fixed in position at different places other than just at the over head or on a ultiple outlet around the tank to which random ones could be "live" surprising the gungee and audience / viewers
if you go with a pump system the outlet nozzles can be either fixed in position at different places other than just at the over head or on a ultiple outlet around the tank to which random ones could be "live" surprising the gungee and audience / viewers
messylaura said: another thing i found good to have in a gunge tank are side flaps to direct the gunge that is umberellered off the gungees head back to wards them half way down.
if you go with a pump system the outlet nozzles can be either fixed in position at different places other than just at the over head or on a ultiple outlet around the tank to which random ones could be "live" surprising the gungee and audience / viewers
if you go with a pump system the outlet nozzles can be either fixed in position at different places other than just at the over head or on a ultiple outlet around the tank to which random ones could be "live" surprising the gungee and audience / viewers
You would find it difficult to get any kind of pump arrangement to work. We use a commercial sump pump to empty the dunk tank when it's had gunge in and we still need to water it down quite a lot just to get it moving enough to empty it. We did use a petrol diaphragm pump to empty the tank after the clay but even with that is was a
Struggle to pump it all out.
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GungeTankBabes said:
You would find it difficult to get any kind of pump arrangement to work. We use a commercial sump pump to empty the dunk tank when it's had gunge in and we still need to water it down quite a lot just to get it moving enough to empty it. We did use a petrol diaphragm pump to empty the tank after the clay but even with that is was a
Struggle to pump it all out.
messylaura said: another thing i found good to have in a gunge tank are side flaps to direct the gunge that is umberellered off the gungees head back to wards them half way down.
if you go with a pump system the outlet nozzles can be either fixed in position at different places other than just at the over head or on a ultiple outlet around the tank to which random ones could be "live" surprising the gungee and audience / viewers
if you go with a pump system the outlet nozzles can be either fixed in position at different places other than just at the over head or on a ultiple outlet around the tank to which random ones could be "live" surprising the gungee and audience / viewers
You would find it difficult to get any kind of pump arrangement to work. We use a commercial sump pump to empty the dunk tank when it's had gunge in and we still need to water it down quite a lot just to get it moving enough to empty it. We did use a petrol diaphragm pump to empty the tank after the clay but even with that is was a
Struggle to pump it all out.
I worked in pump sales for awhile and for a viscous liquid you really need a progressive cavity pump as they can be used to pump things like molasses and still give good flow rates.
But they are wickedly expensive and most will need 3 phase power.
For something that could pump thick gunge at 100L/m would be a minimum of £5k used
Why do you think on TV/film any gunge from a hose is very watery
Thick gunge will be shot at a burst using an air cannon but for continued flow it needs to be watered down
Su.mp pumps will work to refil a tank but won't provide a huge flow
If only I won the lottery and money was no object I could set something fantastic up
Jonny From The Block said: A good solid sink! But yes, for a thorough flow through you're gonna need a bigger hole.
Then something like the 3d printer valve dude does.
Then testing, rigourous testing with a willing Andi in the name of science.
Then something like the 3d printer valve dude does.
Then testing, rigourous testing with a willing Andi in the name of science.
Valves will be back on sale very soon. Plus I'm figuring out international shipping.
4/28/25, 6:39am: No-bump reply
messyness said:
You do know that you can just digitally edit the photos. It takes about 2 seconds these days and you can even get AI to do it for you
Thestuntcouple said:
it's more of a case of the weapons store being in the background, because it was the only place we could put it safely, I wouldn't have placed it there personally but it is there, I might see if I can find a way to block it from view for a picture, possibly using a horsebox, but I don't know if it will be possible! I'll try to keep you all updated!
MysterySpin said:
Ah bugger - there I was feeling a little less insane with my portable gunge tank with the Hazmat style features, Dunk Tank, Pie Catapult and Glory Hole extensions...
Though I did have the foresight not to build it next to Area 51 or Porton Down so I do have the benefit of having the mid-build test videos on my profile.
waminexile said:
For clarity, this user has been banned from various other WAM sites and forums for continuously making outlandish claims/outright lies.
Thestuntcouple said: For all those asking, no it isn't a typo, the tank definitely holds 1500 litres and needs to be lifted into position by a telehandler (or two), my (genius) husband built the tank above an old skip using a iron/steel frame and we leave it hooked up to the telehandler for extra safety, the skip is in turn padded with protective mats to make it safer as it is a bit like a reverse dunk tank as in the overhead tank fills the skip with the victim/s inside the skip, but the gunge is released from three main valves for maximum coverage and to avoid the pressure being too high as well as several smaller pipes and nozzles for even more coverage, the whole thing is more like a HAZMAT decon shower that uses gunge instead of water than a traditional gunge tank and can obliterate the victim from almost any angle, there are even a few hoses for extra runny gunge from buckets to add even more coverage, the gunge is collected in the skip and can either be reused or pumped into one of the septic tanks by using a suction hose and tank trailer, it is an absolutely huge setup and we have other bits and pieces all built by my husband! I would add pictures of the set up but because it is next to a secure building, I legally can't for security reasons!
For clarity, this user has been banned from various other WAM sites and forums for continuously making outlandish claims/outright lies.
Ah bugger - there I was feeling a little less insane with my portable gunge tank with the Hazmat style features, Dunk Tank, Pie Catapult and Glory Hole extensions...
Though I did have the foresight not to build it next to Area 51 or Porton Down so I do have the benefit of having the mid-build test videos on my profile.
it's more of a case of the weapons store being in the background, because it was the only place we could put it safely, I wouldn't have placed it there personally but it is there, I might see if I can find a way to block it from view for a picture, possibly using a horsebox, but I don't know if it will be possible! I'll try to keep you all updated!
You do know that you can just digitally edit the photos. It takes about 2 seconds these days and you can even get AI to do it for you
Or just take the photo from the other side so that the 'secure building' is behind you
Thestuntcouple said:
NOT true at all, I have been banned from NO sites at all, I don't know who you are but you are clearly misinformed! I have left a couple of sites but that was of my own accord, but I have never been banned from any sites and neither has my husband!
waminexile said:
For clarity, this user has been banned from various other WAM sites and forums for continuously making outlandish claims/outright lies.
Thestuntcouple said: For all those asking, no it isn't a typo, the tank definitely holds 1500 litres and needs to be lifted into position by a telehandler (or two), my (genius) husband built the tank above an old skip using a iron/steel frame and we leave it hooked up to the telehandler for extra safety, the skip is in turn padded with protective mats to make it safer as it is a bit like a reverse dunk tank as in the overhead tank fills the skip with the victim/s inside the skip, but the gunge is released from three main valves for maximum coverage and to avoid the pressure being too high as well as several smaller pipes and nozzles for even more coverage, the whole thing is more like a HAZMAT decon shower that uses gunge instead of water than a traditional gunge tank and can obliterate the victim from almost any angle, there are even a few hoses for extra runny gunge from buckets to add even more coverage, the gunge is collected in the skip and can either be reused or pumped into one of the septic tanks by using a suction hose and tank trailer, it is an absolutely huge setup and we have other bits and pieces all built by my husband! I would add pictures of the set up but because it is next to a secure building, I legally can't for security reasons!
For clarity, this user has been banned from various other WAM sites and forums for continuously making outlandish claims/outright lies.
NOT true at all, I have been banned from NO sites at all, I don't know who you are but you are clearly misinformed! I have left a couple of sites but that was of my own accord, but I have never been banned from any sites and neither has my husband!
I can say for a FACT that at one point I was forced to give you a temporary ban on GungeTalk for continuously spamming the place with your lies.
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