How long of a shower can get with (in minutes) from a 5 gallon bucket of water?
1728315
I hope the battery power gets weaker slowing down the run time of 5 gallons. I did several bench tests to see how quickly it drains a quart, starting with a full battery. After several times, it came to an average time of 16.5 seconds per quart. With a 5 gallon bucket at that rate it will only last 330 seconds (5 mins and 30 seconds). I plan to shut it on/off as needed.
1728316
I have gotten appx 7 to 8 mins...which is plenty of time. turn on wet hair turn off wash hair, then rinse and turn off. Soap up, rinse down turn off. That works out to be about 2.5 gals. Hope that helps you out.
1728317
I get about 10 minutes, but I do shut it off to soap or, I just put the head of the shower, still spraying into its water bucket. I also have a hook (that is in my RV bathroom, that I hang it on and it sprays back into it's bucket). The pressure is enough to wash long hair so, "weak pressure" is a relative term. If you are used to a super high pressure luxury head shower, then yes, "the pressure is weak" but, if you have ever had a normal shower in your house this is pretty much the same; when you are done you are CLEAN. So, spoiled rich -vs- regular folks as far as water pressure. I get about 10 minutes, but I do shut it off to soap or, I just put the head of the shower, still spraying into its water bucket. I also have a hook (that is in my RV bathroom, that I hang it on and it sprays back into it's bucket). The pressure is enough to wash long hair so, "weak pressure" is a relative term. If you are used to a super high pressure luxury head shower, then yes, "the pressure is weak" but, if you have ever had a normal shower in your house this is pretty much the same; when you are done you are CLEAN. So, spoiled rich -vs- regular folks as far as... » Read More I get about 10 minutes, but I do shut it off to soap or, I just put the head of the shower, still spraying into its water bucket. I also have a hook (that is in my RV bathroom, that I hang it on and it sprays back into it's bucket). The pressure is enough to wash long hair so, "weak pressure" is a relative term. If you are used to a super high pressure luxury head shower, then yes, "the pressure is weak" but, if you have ever had a normal shower in your house this is pretty much the same; when you are done you are CLEAN. So, spoiled rich -vs- regular folks as far as water pressure. « Show Less
1445632
How big is a "pot"? Small quantities are quick. 1 gallon of cold water (about 43 degrees) took 19 minutes to 190 degrees. A higher wattage brand took 14 minutes.
1260049
I guess it is about 45 minutes. If you want use it more than this time span, you'll need to re-fill the water and keep use it as long as you wish.
2162145
I agree with Bradley. I was able to pump out 2 gallons from a scooter in around 2 minutes. I figure it would take 5-6 minutes of steady pumping to do 5 gallons. It's a good little pump. If it took Don 15-30 to pump 5 gallons, then his pump may be broken.
643254
I have a 2 1/2 gal tank and prob takes around 5 minutes. I have never timed it though.
479098
The temp depends on the weather. If it is the middle of summer, and 100 degrees outside, the temp would be extremely hot. If your using it in the winter, you will need direct sun for at least 4-5 hours just to get a warm shower. Just hold your hand to the bag and you will see if it will be too hot to shower with. You can always let it cool down before using it.
1972299
I don't really know, but I'm guessing I get about 5 minutes of spraying out of a tank so it's probably about .2 gallons per minute (but don't quote me on that...)
1617299
Not sure. Only because we are having trouble with water pressure in our new home. With good pressure I don't think it would be long.
2181146
we've had atleast three people shower consecutively without running out of hot water... the propane just kicks on and keeps heating the water as it is used... so i would say atleast a 20 minute shower but who needs that long
559563
Hook it into your shower and run your water on hot all the way until it starts to soften. Then let the hose hang on the shower floor a while. I did this with my water heater set on 130 F. It took about 20 minutes of blistering hot water to get it where I liked it.
1726393
The manufacturer says it makes 0.8 gallons in 3.5 hours. Plus it probably is best to let it cool 30 minutes after that before handling.
1576055
My husband has used 5 gallon buckets to fill the pool with warm water from the tub spout and it takes him about 20-30 minutes. We are getting ready to do this anyday now again.
875295
Less than 5min if you just rinse it. Five minutes total if you wash with soap and water.
299219
No, this unit will make enough hot water for a ten to fifteen minute shower.
1784334
Yes, we heat our water to a comfortable temperature, maybe just a tad bit warmer. I'm not sure what the maximum temperature would be for water, I would think whatever the plastic piping would take, presumably up to boiling? Hope this helped. We really are sold on our ZODI. One 5 gal bucket of water will give you more than enough to take a shower.
685129
you put about 1 ounce into each gallon of water, so about 1/4 bottle per 5 gallon bucket. the plants like it.
681223
Very quickly...I usually don't put it high. Set it at medium, jump into the shower it's ready when I'm done.