Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2011 09:10:21 -0800
Reply-To: David Vickery <david_vickery@YAHOO.COM>
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From: David Vickery <david_vickery@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Westy Hot Shower Setup
In-Reply-To: <E01636411EA94989BA68C421C4B27251@troyb5bff49d63>
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Cool setup Troy, I know people are using those Eco-temps, but I have only seen a couple installs. There are a couple neat things you are doing that I hadn't seen before. I think the complexity of those setups will keep most people from trying them.
On mine, everything is near the sliding door side. You hang the showerhead on the open sliding door. The showerhead stores on top of the tank under the seat. On/Off pump switch is right by the door too. If you think it would make a puddle, you can move the van. I recall that being an issue with the last one I made. With everything by the slider, it is more convenient, your clothes and towels are righ there and you can jump in the van and not track dirt anywhere. I also used it for washing dishes.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5057741#5057741
Dave
--- On Sat, 1/8/11, Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote:
> From: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>> One correction: I was using a
> "flojet" pump, not surflow. Sorry for the confusion.
> By the way, I think David's invention is quite clever, and
> admire the simplicity of the whole thing. I wasn't
> quite sure how one gets the water to the outside though.
> Could you elaborate on that David?
>
> Troy
--- On Sat, 1/8/11, Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote:
> Here's my own take on a hot water set
> up. One of these days I will upload a full description
> of this, but here are some pictures of the setup. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9769028@N07/
>
> The setup basically uses a pressure activated surflow
> pump. The water is tapped from the existing line under
> the sink via a tee. Water is also able to be drawn from the
> existing line through the stock pump. (there is no check
> valve). A switch allows me to use the stock pump for
> cold water, while the surflow is used for hot inside or
> outside the van.
>
> I put a quick connect valve through the city water port
> that is self sealing when disconnected. This was one
> of the key components, in addition to the pressure activated
> surflow. The water flows outside the van into the
> eco-temp, and then a 2nd line goes to a second city water
> inlet that I cleverly hid behind the old refrigerator and
> exhaust vent that I don't use anymore. This in turn
> goes back to the sink inside to allow for hot water there. A
> 3 way valve diverts the water for outside use.
>
> I'd say it takes about 3 minutes to hook up, and uses the
> stock tank and stock propane. Took me a long time to
> design, but only a couple of hours to install. I am
> totally happy with the setup.
>
> Troy
>
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