It states it is for a "cool" shower........... Has anyone pumped warm/hot water through it, and if so how well does it hold up?
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Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and it has help up just fine. Not sure if it will have an affect long term. Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and... » Read More Apparently, some are answering about the unit that actually heats water. Mine does not, it's simply a pump. I have used black 3 gallon jugs to "solar heat" water & it gets quite hot. I've also heated water on my LP camp stove & added that to cool water to get the right temp. for a shower. I used a 5 gallon ice chest to store my heated water in while I'm getting everything else together for my shower (or I get delayed for other reasons). The water stays pretty much at the same temp even hours after putting it in the cooler. I have used my pump for 7-10 showers using this method and it has help up just fine. Not sure if it will have an affect long term. « Show Less
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Each "pass" through the heater element (where the flames are) raises the temperature by a certain amount, I would guess about 40 degrees. So if you put water in that is, say, 50 degrees, it will come out at 90 which is a little cool for a shower but not uncomfortable. If you run the water back into the container you originally pumped it out of, it will get up around 130 degrees, which is too hot for shower but OK for dishes. However, it's a gradual process and depends how much water you have in the original basin. What I do is to run it until it is comfortable and then turn off the flame but leave the pump running. I would probably not start with warm or hot water from a tap, just like I wouldn't cook with such water, because by sitting in the pipes or hot water heater it has dissolved sediments and chemicals in it. The colder the water, the less sediment/chemicals in it (except for gases like oxygen). So to the extent that you want to avoid getting corrosion build-up in the heater element it would be best to start with a colder water. However, there is no problem running water of a warm temperature through the heater element, per se, though eventually it could get so hot it might melt the plastic tubing or something like that. By then it would be so hot you couldn't even touch it. Just pay attention and you'll get it just the right temperature.
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We use it as an outdoor shower. It is pretty good on water pressure. We are happy with it. The main shower head is like a rain type.
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"Hot" is too general of a term.....this pvc piece is suitable for average temperatures . Hot water from the tap is absolutely fine....but boiling waters would be too far and extreme for this fitting to withstand over time. ......
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I've had it up in my bathroom for several months now and it hasn't budged, despite the fact that I like to take very hot, long showers :) The wall surface in my bathroom is pretty standard: smooth and painted. If you have a stucco-type surface, it might not stick as well, but I haven't had any problem at all with mine. I've gotten tons of compliments from guests!
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I found it to be less than satisfactory in regards to heating water for much of anything... I ended up using it as a Point of Use booster on a existing hotwater line after Plumbing a hotwater line to the point where. I had purchased this unit for originally. I hope that gives you enough info to come to a conclusion.
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I removed mine and gave it a blasting shower with the hose. It was a hot day, and it dried fast. Also, I made sure to -not- give those parts that seemed particularly electronic anything like a leisurely water bath. :) It continues to function flawlessly without a whimper over the incident.I'm just reporting what I did. Not meant for advice at all. And when I approach fans with the hose, I am always in acceptance that that I could bring an end to their healthy life. Yet I've done it for years, and have thus far got away with it. (Note- always on hot days, where they dry immediately.) I removed mine and gave it a blasting shower with the hose. It was a hot day, and it dried fast. Also, I made sure to -not- give those parts that seemed particularly electronic anything like a leisurely water bath. :) It continues to function flawlessly without a whimper over the incident.I'm just reporting what I did. Not meant for advice at all. And when I approach fans with the hose, I am always in acceptance that that I could bring an end to their healthy life. Yet I've done it for years, and have thus far got away with it. (Note- always on hot days,... » Read More I removed mine and gave it a blasting shower with the hose. It was a hot day, and it dried fast. Also, I made sure to -not- give those parts that seemed particularly electronic anything like a leisurely water bath. :) It continues to function flawlessly without a whimper over the incident.I'm just reporting what I did. Not meant for advice at all. And when I approach fans with the hose, I am always in acceptance that that I could bring an end to their healthy life. Yet I've done it for years, and have thus far got away with it. (Note- always on hot days, where they dry immediately.) « Show Less
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I have a 2 bedroom as well , it is fine for me, the water doesn't get super hot and you gotta keep the flow down somewhat or it won't keep up but the space I saved and knowing hot water only heats up when I turn it on is great , I happy with it.
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It depends on the water pressure you have coming out of the hose you need to hook up to it. We really like it and it is just like a regular shower. The water really gets warm and you can regulate the temperature as you would do a regular shower.
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I use it in a fiberglass shower and it works well. I think It is beginning to wear down which means that it doesn't last a year. I still really like it though.
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I have one that I installed myself a month ago and so far I haven't had any problems. I'm most pleased with the circulation pump. No waiting for hot water.
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The flow is weak on all of the settings except for the steam option, which requires hotter water than the other settings. What I mean is that is you switch to the steam setting from any other setting you will notice a drop in the water temperature. All in all I still like it and if you are not tall I recommend that you buy the adjustable poll to hang the hand-held shower head on.
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Water doesn't get hot, at least not on mine. I've only used it a couple of times so far. Sorry can't be of more help. Carol
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I am not sure that pouring very hot (e.g. boiling) water in it is a very good idea. It's not insulated, so it would get very hot to hold, plus I'm not sure whether the plastic would emit any chemicals due to hot water or not. I put relatively warm water in it with no troubles, but it's only about 100F or so.
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the directions that come with the bottle say that it is not made to hold hot water. I used mine for it, but the bottle gets very hot and hard to handle if you put really hot water in it. In the long run I am not sure about the damage, i gave up mine because after some time it developed a rust spot and the water had a steel/metal taste - no matter how fresh it was.
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Yes. I use mine just for water and it holds the cool temperature for quite awhile.
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I don't think it maintains it at all really. If you put in hot water it seems to cool off as quickly as it would in a bath. Definitely won't stay warm for a long time but okay for a 10 minute soak.
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I've only had it a day, but one of the first things I did was put it under the fawcett. It worked fine. We intend to use it at the pool. I think it would be fine in the shower.