Date:         Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:27:57 +0000
Reply-To:     Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Heat exchanger for hot showers
Comments: To: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>

Haven't Seen nor Heard from David Garth on the list
For 20 years ???
What ever happened to him.
Wasnt he in a City government position in SF or close by?
JC...

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>

> Not much new under the sun. Check this out:
> http://www.syncro.org/HotWater.shtml
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Troy"
> To:
> 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
> >