Roof Rack Diy Solar Shower

H2ot roof top pressurized solar heated shower sprayer using abs pipe.

Roof rack diy solar shower.

If i recall correctly it holds 4 or 5 gallons of water. 6 minutes by edward shultz i m not sure when i decided to construct an outdoor solar shower for my family but i do know that i was inspired by an article in either countryside and small stock journal or one of the other homesteading magazines. Use tie down straps to secure the shower to the crossbars with the spigot facing down. Collect supplies for your shower.

It s pressurized by an air compressor you can see the compressor s yellow coil hose on the left side of the photo. It s like plumbing to your vehicle. The black hose water collector sits on the south side of the treehouse roof and is very effective providing very hot water to the shower. Slide the foam blocks if using into your crossbars.

In this video i would like to demonstrate the design construction and usage of my diy solar powered pressurized roof top water heater and shower. Complete tool list and directions at. Alternately secure the shower directly to the bars with a friend holding the shower in place as you do so. The simple water tank is made from a piece of black pipe that provides enough hot water for an 8 10 minute shower.

I ve been looking for a portable hot water heater for traveling and camping for quite some time. Learn how to. Via kids from kanata here is another diy solar shower made dirt cheap from recycled materials. Add to favorites.

1 x 6 by 4 black pvc or abs pipe the thicker the better try sewer pipe new not used 2 x y adapter 4 to 2 converter 2 x 4 to screw thread adapters with rubber gaskets only required if not using fixed end caps 2 x end caps screwed or fixed your choice 1 x 2 to thread 1 x 2. I determined the best configuration for me and fit to my vehicle was as. I started by measuring out and cutting off 2 of my 5 length of 4 pvc pipe. Assemble pieces for fit.

The homemade pvc roof rack shower. Road shower 4 now shipping. It s made out of 4 inch pvc that s been painted black. I remember thinking what a neat idea and with five active little boys to clean up every day i knew that.

Road shower 4 now shipping.