WalMart (HART) version is a lot cheaper and comes with battery
It's Costco. Just return it if you need to warranty it and it's getting denied by the manufacturer
If you want something DIY, 12 volt water pumps are around $50. Toss in an old car battery or use your car's battery. Add in some fittings to connect a small garden hose and you're set. Just be aware that stronger pumps require thicker cables.
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The use of a basic garden handheld garden sprayer gun seems idiotic and uninspired. It's not ergonomic for a shower. I guess you could swap out a wand sprayer with a pivot head. But the whole thing could be done for cheaper and better.
Yes swap out the wand and sprayer, and use a different hose and one of those kitchen sink spray head. Wondering how would you make it cheaper, when you can get one of these two gallon weed sprayer unit for 10 to 15 bucks during sales
Goes for $278 on Amazon. 4 out 5 stars with 46 ratings.
Loving all these deals on camping/homeless tools. Lots of folks living in cars paying gym memberships might be able to save some money in the Summer months.
We've had a Big Kahuna portable shower for about 6 years for our family trips to the beach. Plugs in to the car and works great. It's really simple so not many things to go wrong. If you don't need it battery powered, it's a good one.
For those experiencing homelessness near you I present the portable personal hygiene increaser for those who also need a boost in the appreciation of what it might be like to approach less dirty.
* Fill with hot water (doesn't stay how well the insulation lasts)
* Leave under the sun (haha)
* Buy their heating accessory (another $300, 20lbs empty, and requires propane).
Correction:
There is a cheaper and lighter heating accessory for $180 that someone responded with.
I own this for about 2 years. And it comes in handy when camping (for obvious reasons). But one of the best uses for me is when I go kayaking... I get to rinse off all the salt/dirt/mud off my legs and feet and also off the inflatable kayak before packing it up and storing it in the car. Comes in super handy when I need to clean something and need the water to be pressurized. Battery lasts me a good several months on a full charge, too.
What is the model and make of the instant hot water system?
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I also have had the Zodi for years, and was recently given a portable instant hot water shower. My thoughts:
The Zodi is very simple. Think metal bug sprayer that you heat with a propane burner from below. It takes around 15 minutes to heat 5 gallons of water, depending on starting temp, ambient temp, etc. 5 gallons is enough for a decent shower. Storage size is slightly larger than the tank itself. Setup and teardown are fast. This is a simple solution, and just works. The only maintenance I've done is replace the seals once and oil the pump a couple of times. I use this for my off-roading camping trips in the Jeep.
The instant hot water system I was given uses I believe 6 D batteries, plus same propane tank as the Zodi (the disposable ones or use an adapter hose to a larger tank). It does contain electronics, takes a few minutes to set up--about the same as the Zodi. The storage box is used to hold the water you're going to heat. It's a bit bigger than the Zodi if you include a storage tote.
I like the instant heat with the instant hot water. It's great for situations like rinsing dishes while camping, or for showers. You do need batteries for the pump and heater electronics. You might need to recirculate the water back into the tub to get it hot enough if water starts out cold. I haven't used it much, because the Zodi just works. I also just rinse in cold water, so don't care about the dish washing part.
Both of these two options are better than a $190 pump and insulated tote. You still need to heat the water. I get that this is for "I'm going out for a few hours, then need to rinse off" use. I think you get more value out of a system that also heats the water, but your use case may vary.
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Loving all these deals on camping/homeless tools. Lots of folks living in cars paying gym memberships might be able to save some money in the Summer months.
https://bigkahunashower
Also, who is that in your profile pic?
I read the FAQ on the website.
Three options for hot water.
* Fill with hot water (doesn't stay how well the insulation lasts)
* Leave under the sun (haha)
* Buy their heating accessory (another $300, 20lbs empty, and requires propane).
Correction:
There is a cheaper and lighter heating accessory for $180 that someone responded with.
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Running for 69 hours knowing you'd then have to get into a car and drive 67 hours from Christmas Florida to St Aug.
It's a quote from Big Daddy. Shrug it off.
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The Zodi is very simple. Think metal bug sprayer that you heat with a propane burner from below. It takes around 15 minutes to heat 5 gallons of water, depending on starting temp, ambient temp, etc. 5 gallons is enough for a decent shower. Storage size is slightly larger than the tank itself. Setup and teardown are fast. This is a simple solution, and just works. The only maintenance I've done is replace the seals once and oil the pump a couple of times. I use this for my off-roading camping trips in the Jeep.
The instant hot water system I was given uses I believe 6 D batteries, plus same propane tank as the Zodi (the disposable ones or use an adapter hose to a larger tank). It does contain electronics, takes a few minutes to set up--about the same as the Zodi. The storage box is used to hold the water you're going to heat. It's a bit bigger than the Zodi if you include a storage tote.
I like the instant heat with the instant hot water. It's great for situations like rinsing dishes while camping, or for showers. You do need batteries for the pump and heater electronics. You might need to recirculate the water back into the tub to get it hot enough if water starts out cold. I haven't used it much, because the Zodi just works. I also just rinse in cold water, so don't care about the dish washing part.
Both of these two options are better than a $190 pump and insulated tote. You still need to heat the water. I get that this is for "I'm going out for a few hours, then need to rinse off" use. I think you get more value out of a system that also heats the water, but your use case may vary.
Thanks!
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