Tyler's Shower Build

[Wolfscout]

I really like this idea and want to build one myself. I've not found that portable shower head anywhere yet though.

 

[teotwaki]

Kudos for the fitting together of all the pieces!

 

[tpatching]

I really like this idea and want to build one myself. I've not found that portable shower head anywhere yet though.

Here is an eBay link the item is in Hong Kong. I ordered from the same seller the shipping was pretty fast and I have been happy with the shower head.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAMP-SHOWER-FISHING-HUNTING-PICNIC-BOAT-ACCESSORIES-KIT-/230638777826?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b32475e2#ht_2711wt_1111

 

[tpatching]

I love when different parts coincidentally fit together perfectly! Great build thread for something so simple.

I would be surprised if that filter lasts long at all though. using a paper fuel filter should clog up very quickly. water in a fuel line will clog any fuel filter by making the paper swell and close off flow. you would be better off using a pond type pickup filter. they tend to be made of brass or ceramic and porous at a very small micron level.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll start looking at other filter options.

 

[cactusjk]

That is the same shower head Helton sells.

Here is an eBay link the item is in Hong Kong. I ordered from the same seller the shipping was pretty fast and I have been happy with the shower head.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAMP-SHOWER-FISHING-HUNTING-PICNIC-BOAT-ACCESSORIES-KIT-/230638777826?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b32475e2#ht_2711wt_1111

 

[tpatching]

That is the same shower head Helton sells.

I just found another source here in the USA. They sell the full Helton kits. They will also sell the parts individually.

http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/helton.html

 

[cactusjk]

That is where I got mine from!

 

[wyojoe]

How about using a kitchen spray head such as this one that comes with the hose?

http://www.amazon.com/LDR-501-6200-Universal-Adapter/dp/B000I1AQWI/ref=pd_cp_hi_3

You don't get to select the spray pattern, but it only sprays when you press the lever, which you only do as needed.
I've been thinking about getting something like this for my camp shower to replace the "regular" shower head I now use.
It's much easier to turn on and off.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I just found another source here in the USA. They sell the full Helton kits. They will also sell the parts individually.

http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/helton.html

Thanks for the link and great meeting you today!

 

[gchinsr]

I have the Hozelock which is a nice piece of kit. Instead of using a heat transfer system with multiple lines that could fail, or the need to run the motor, I plan to simply boil some water to the needed temp. KISS. I was originally going to do the same thing, but the connections on the MWC will not fit into my Land Rover jerry can lockers, and will fit the Hozelock in the interior.
Greg

 

[Abitibi]

Very nice set up, nice enough that I started ordering the missing parts to build this shower as well, thanks tpatching! The Solo hand pump model 996 seems to be a HomeDepot special, everywhere else it I think the equivalent is model 430...

I found the pump on itself (no tank or wand) for $20 here:
http://www.sprayer-outlet.com/Solo-430-1G-Portable-Sprayer.htm
Saved myself a good $20 that way plus less shipping fees.

The shower head was ordered as mentioned from HK via eBay for $40 shipping included.

Thanks again for this great idea!

Cheers
Mr. D

 

[grimbo]

I use a similar idea but different if that makes sense. A 20l black plastic drum. Leave it out in the sun all day nice and hot. In the kid I drilled a hole and then got a inner tube and cut the valve stem out with enough of the tube to fit inside the lid. Then used enough glue/silicon to seal it up. Piece of hose and a shower head.

Hook
The air compressor up
To the valve and away you go, pressurized solar hot water.

 

[kilimats]

I use a similar idea but different if that makes sense. A 20l black plastic drum. Leave it out in the sun all day nice and hot. In the kid I drilled a hole and then got a inner tube and cut the valve stem out with enough of the tube to fit inside the lid. Then used enough glue/silicon to seal it up. Piece of hose and a shower head.

Hook
The air compressor up
To the valve and away you go, pressurized solar hot water.

pictures?

 

[kilimats]

I am planning the same setup (shoud have all parts delivered next week) , good to see someone satisfied with it. I'll use the electric pump for mine because i really disliked pumping my Zodi Extreme every 10sec after the water pressure drop

 

[grimbo]

pictures?

I'll try and get some tomorrow, it's about 110 outside at the moment