View Full Version : Where to get replacement seal for 58 pattern water bottle?
Toadflax
11-08-2010, 10:22
Is it possible to get a replacement seal for the good old black water bottle? At a viable price...
I got one a couple of years ago without a seal and have been using an o-ring, but it doesn't seal completely.
May be as cheap to buy another bottle from a car boot or somewhere, but it's a shame not to carry on using a perfectly good bottle for the want of a seal.
Thanks
Geoff
I don't know if this (http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/army-surplus-uk/58-pattern-webbing/genuine-58-patt-water-bottle-top-623272.html) is any good to you chap. not used them myself so can't comment on there service.
Davey569
11-08-2010, 10:37
Excellent service from S&O. Their my local shop and my first port of call. :)
Found this lid (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/58-Pattern-water-bottle-cap-New-and-unftted-/310237175742?pt=UK_Collectable s_Militaria_LE) on E-Bay, says new and unfitted. Not used this seller though.
swampy99
11-08-2010, 21:53
I would buy a new bottle and use that one as a pee bottle, just make sure you have some way of identifing the pee one.
Old Bones
11-08-2010, 22:30
Give Endicotts a call, since they stock 58 bottles (and spare stoppers) http://www.endicotts.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1 691, there's a good chance they have the seals as well - and they have a great reputation for service.
Mine got lost a few years ago but I used the cap as a template and cut a circle from an old inner tube and pushed it into the cap and it works well enough.
naefearjustbeer
12-08-2010, 00:38
Endicotts website is a treasure trove of bit and pieces at a very reasonable price. I have yet to find anywhere cheaper.
Dynamite_1303
12-08-2010, 12:54
I bought a pack of black rubber 'O' rings from BnQ I think. The pack had about six or seven of mixed sizes for a couple of quid. One fit my 58 pattern lid snugly and creates a perfect seal.
johnnytheboy
12-08-2010, 21:42
How about just putting some gasket sealer in there and letting it set
Toadflax
13-08-2010, 08:40
Thanks for all the suggestions but, as noted in my original post, I've already tried an o-ring, which doesn't seal completely, so I don't want to bodge again. I've ended up ordering a replacement lid assembly off ebay (thanks puub) for a couple of quid.
I did get an offer of a replacement lid from one of the members on here (many thanks - you've got my PM) but I'd already ordered the new one. Aarrgghh!
ATB
Geoff
Steviecaca
14-08-2010, 06:34
Surplus & Outdoors Is Terrific!!! Give them a try B4 anywhere else!!! www.surplusandoutdoors.com
Steviecaca
14-08-2010, 06:36
As a matter of fact I do happen to have a spare cap for the 58 pattern water bottle if anyone is interested??
Check the top of the bottle as well, just to make sure that it is flat and makes a good seal.
it also works without the rubber aswell just as good just in case you carnt get one
in fact i might have a couple of spares knocking about if no one else is any help