Date:         Fri, 6 Jul 2007 17:49:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Heat exchanger for hot showers
Comments: To: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
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Not much new under the sun. Check this out:
    http://www.syncro.org/HotWater.shtml

----- Original Message -----
From: "Troy" <colorworks@GCI.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 5:11 PM
Subject: Heat exchanger for hot showers


> I have a Coleman, hot water on demand system, that works pretty well for washing
dishes, and a quick five-minute shower, assuming the water is 50-60 degrees or warmer.
I came across this link for a heat exchanger that uses the engines coolant to heat
water--see:  http://www.hotcampshowers.com/new51788.html
>
> Looks like a pretty nice set up, but is pricey. Seems like a guy could put together
a system like this for a lot less, and I figure with the creative input of list
members, we can come up with the parts to do just that. The main part seems to be the
heat exchanger, but there are lots of them out there. What to use? 12 volts pumps are
easy to find + filters, quick connects, shower head sprayers, etc.
>
> Certainly not a pressing issue for me, but I do like to tinker with van
modifications, and thought this might be a fun one to experiment with.
>
> All comments welcome.
>
> Troy
>