Tote shower unit
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Put another tote up there for water, add a tankless water heater and you are in business! I have an ecotemp unit I bought for about $100 that I use in my cabin
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXDZCKM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Runs off of a propane bottle and sparks from two D cell batteries. I use this pump to pump water from tanks:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P33KVQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
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That is cool but those totes are about $150 each.
Last time I checked they run around $40 each around here. This is a great idea. I also like the on demand water heaters and pumps.
We used to get the totes for free. Now there between $50-$100.
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I have done some driving around in small towns in NM. It is not uncommon to see them in yards, being used for water catchment.
Stack another on top for water and paint the top one black. No water heater needed.
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Maybe no heater needed in Arizona, but maybe further north.
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Well I guess I over paid for mine.
You all are getting a good deal on them. I just did a search and they are around $190 for a new one. I don't recall seeing many used ones for sell. I'll have to look for some.
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I have been thinking about this shower stall. I am wondering about drainage? If you had a sewer system, you could tie into that. If you are using it in a rougher situation, a hose of some sort could be used to divert water. I would think having a grey water tank to divert it to would be best, because the water could be used for watering plants and gardens, if you use the right kind of soaps in the shower.
My brother used native cedar to make a shower stall in the cabin. Let's see if I can post a picture...
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Well, that worked.
Never spend money when you can do it yourself.
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Looks good.
My brother used native cedar to make a shower stall in the cabin. Let's see if I can post a picture...
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Well, that worked.
Never spend money when you can do it yourself.
That does look nice, especially in a cabin but I would say that would depend on what your time is worth. Sometimes I have time to mess with a project to save a few bucks and other times I am swamped with work to do and I'm better off to just buy the $150 shower stall and make it happen right now rather then spending weeks cutting cedar boards to make a home made shower stall. Right now I am swamped with work that needs to be finished before spring hits so I couldn't build a custom shower if I had to.
Prices vary on these IBC totes depending on where you may be located and also whether or not it is food grade and whether it is used or not. The ones I just got for $70 had biodegradable soap in them that they used to wash out food grade containers.
Also as for stacking another on top make sure the floor is Cement or very stable and I would add some other support for safety. One of these tanks full weighs around 2000 lbs.
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Maybe all of the rest of you knew about this type of portable water heater. I did not. The pump is a great addition as well. I prefer to make purchases from sellers who have a 100% rating, and I did not see one who had that. These two items can be had for a little more than $200.
I have been thinking about what a great addition this set-up of the totes could be in so many situations--decontamination, bug out location, camp, bunker, pre-pool shower, at a homestead. With some form of privacy shield built around it, it could serve well in off-grid living. A roof over the top could help with water catchment for the water tank. Just some more ideas that have been floating in my head since I first saw this post.
Would be too top heavy? Strong wind and/or weak/soft foundation, wouldn't take much to topple them?
The OP I see as temporary solution for after hurricane, tornado or forest fires. Look like (to me) they are plumbed for water under pressure. Wonder where the gray water goes?
SHTF/THETWAWKI re-purpose a 12 VDC water pump and solar cells from one of the many abandoned RVs. Solar on the shower roof to power the water pump. Water storage on ground level to make it easier to refill (would not have to carry water up and down to refill roof water storage).
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I wondered that as well, where would grey water go. I mentioned that in an earlier post.
I also thought of it being top heavy because of the weight of the water. It could be supported by a strong stand made of 4 x 4s or 6 x 6s. Also, something like a mini water tower would help with water pressure or a tank up a nearby hill.
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The shower water could just run off and soak in. It could also be run to a nearby tree or yard.
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Yes, but it needs a hose or something to direct it so that the area around the shower doesn't get muddy.
JAC wow that is almost just the same idea I have been working on, I'll have to get a little fancier to match that. I have a youtube channel Little beaver Creek Homestead check out my projects video, I have a few other weird re-purpose ideas too like my plastic barrel canoe.
Thank you very much for sharing and God bless.
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