does this work with Hot water? I need to make a make shift hand washing station.
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I haven't tried it but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work since the water temp would be cool enough for hands.
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I have both hot and cold water outlets on the side of my house. I connect a washing machine hose (one with a Y shape) to the faucets and then to the shower unit. Works great. If it ever gets warm again up here in New England I'll be able to use the outdoor shower again.
1970404
Yes you can put hot water in it. Water over about 120F will put small dimples in the outside of the cooler. Stays hot for many hours:) Been using these for portable handwash stations for many years!
320589
I have run hot water from the tap through it and it is fine. I use it in my basement for washing the cement floor.
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I wish I could help with an answer, but I have only used hot water...If the ice is in your cup and you are just pressing cool or cold water through, I do not see why it wouldn't work...coffee may be a little weak...
2005783
Yes. I use Arm and Hammer Washing Soda. This can be found in the detergent aisle. 1/4 cup to about. 2-3 gallons of hot water.
316417
you wont get hot water at full pressure with this unit, a shower I would not recommend, works fine in my out-shed where the tap water in winter is bitterly cold, this takes the bite out of the cold water, at half pressure you can get fairly warm water.
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No, it says never to use hot water in the unit, but it does just fine with cold water. I have never used the detergent , but you can use power washer detergent in it.l
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I would think it would work if you used warm water and shook it. Worth a try.
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This does not let the water get that hot. I use mine in an office because of the size of the heater (small) and the water is used for hand washing and minor clean-ups.
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That might work. Should work electrically. Does it take long to get hot water now? I connected to light switch. Can turn on lights and come back in a few minutes to hot water. Suggest you think about how you would use it.
1829428
Sorry Jeff .... I only use the washer at our hose connections at home and at our dock. That's strictly cold water, so I guess I can't vouch for its hot water ability.
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I did that, it works fine. It all depends on how many people are in the house versus outside temp (my pipes are under house) to determine how long the instant warm water lasts.
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I don't think hot water would work well in it. It's insulated with a rubber material. I'm not sure but I can imagine it melting? I would try a reusable microwavable heating pad instead.
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Yes, in my opinion. I was thinking exactly the same thing. It would simply reheat (and dilute) the the cooled water laying in the hot water pipe. If you only used small amounts of hot water each time, like washing your hands in a half bath, for instance, you may as well use cold water supply because the same water may be heated twice. For showers and dish washing it would work great and simply pass the hot water from regular tank without even kicking on and you won't run out of hot water after just 2 gallons. I think the temperature of the small tank should be 2 to 3 degrees cooler than the regular tank but good luck adjusting it that close. Thanks for asking. Yes, in my opinion. I was thinking exactly the same thing. It would simply reheat (and dilute) the the cooled water laying in the hot water pipe. If you only used small amounts of hot water each time, like washing your hands in a half bath, for instance, you may as well use cold water supply because the same water may be heated twice. For showers and dish washing it would work great and simply pass the hot water from regular tank without even kicking on and you won't run out of hot water after just 2 gallons. I think the temperature of the small tank should be 2 to 3 degrees cooler than the... » Read More Yes, in my opinion. I was thinking exactly the same thing. It would simply reheat (and dilute) the the cooled water laying in the hot water pipe. If you only used small amounts of hot water each time, like washing your hands in a half bath, for instance, you may as well use cold water supply because the same water may be heated twice. For showers and dish washing it would work great and simply pass the hot water from regular tank without even kicking on and you won't run out of hot water after just 2 gallons. I think the temperature of the small tank should be 2 to 3 degrees cooler than the regular tank but good luck adjusting it that close. Thanks for asking. « Show Less
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I have not used it for a washing machine, but i imagine it wont work because of the way most washing machines work by cycling between hot and cold water the unit wont work properly like this
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Yes it should work, I stopped using mine becUse the stand by power was too much, But if you turn it on while doing a few loads of wash you wont be wasting power as long as the washer is in use.