This is exactly what I needed to see. I’ve been wrapping my head around putting something together at my off grid cabin and this really helped my light bulb come on on a few ways I can still do it my way.
Great set up. Might i suggest having a blow out section just below water heater where you can blow 30 psi air thru the pipes to blow out water. Might also consider ùsing RV antifreeze as a failsafe. It will flush out when you open up your canp for spring.
Definitely the way you recorded the video ! Kinda as you went and showed the process. Great idea ! I’m certainly no professional but have done a fair amount of plumbing with Lexi and if you’ll allow me to make one suggestion it would be this : in the interest of freezing pipes, I’d swap the faucet to the lower position and leave the shower head quick attach a horizontal position. And angle both slightly down. Benefits of pex. Then you’ll have an easy faucet valve to to open at the lowest point and drain the entire feed line to both and then disconnecting the the quick coupler from shower head will allow that line to drain also. Just a suggestion. Great video and love everything about it for sure ! Take care Jonathan
You will also need something to stand on. Your feet would just be a muddy mess. I used gravel to help the water to drain. Then I used a pallet with the boards closer together so it was nice on my bare feet but let the water run through it. Good job. Hope you have many warm showers. Later
Yes, absolutely! It still needs some upgrades, and eventually I plan to move it inside a true shower house. But this was good to get the basics figured out. But I agree completely with needing something to stand on!
Nice off-grid project. Adding rechargeable lithium C/D batteries should minimize consumables in the future. Are you able to harness wind energy in your region? Small sailboat wind turbine generators can also be used as a backup to your solar.
I love mine. It has been going for 6 yr now and I use the pump to flush the system with white vinegar when I notice the water temp fluctuating . I just use a bucket to circulate the vinegar. With your water spigot it would be easy. You know if you put a 90 where you have the tee and the tee at the spigot where you have the 90 it would be cleaner and allow the water from the shower head to be drained out the spigot instead of being trapped in the tubing. Sorry Penniac I just had to suggest it.
I really appreciate the tip about the vinegar and the ideas you've shared. I learn a lot on here from the comments, and always appreciate hearing from you! Thanks for the great feedback and tips.
@ 23:35 I think that fitting leaked because as you were crimping it I don't think you fully pulled the handles of the crimper together ( refer to @ 18:15 to 18:25)
I like this setup there eh! Thanks for sharing going to make one similar, on the drain plug if the heater can u thread a nipple and valve to be able to easily drain the heater system and maybe have a tee and valve in stream to drain the line when not in use during cold temps?
Does the hot water heater make the water safe for cleaning dishes and such? (Obviously not drinking straight) or would a water filtration unit need to be added before water reaches hot water heater? Might be overkill but if you have any suggestions, please share! Loved this video!
Good question -- I doubt that the water heater makes the water hot enough to kill any organisms, but I am not certain. For dishes, I am not too concerned as I wash them and then dry them. Probably a filtration system of some sort would make it safer, but for me personally, I feel fairly comfortable with the set up I have.
great Job ,a shower is very important, on a beautiful place like you Have good video
This is exactly what I needed to see. I’ve been wrapping my head around putting something together at my off grid cabin and this really helped my light bulb come on on a few ways I can still do it my way.
This video was super interesting, and as you were talking and explaining at the same time, it felt also dynamic. Thank you!
Glad you liked it, thanks for your support :)
This was exactly what I needed to see to feel confident in setting one up.
I learned as I went and could probably make it even better now
you need an old palate to stand on and shower done / and shower curtain so as not to scare the wildlife LOL
Great set up. Might i suggest having a blow out section just below water heater where you can blow 30 psi air thru the pipes to blow out water. Might also consider ùsing RV antifreeze as a failsafe. It will flush out when you open up your canp for spring.
That’s a neat system Jon. Job well done. Always great to have a hot shower
Thanks Tom! It is nice indeed to have it and so close to cabin.
@ 15:50 the two D batteries power the electronics in the tankless heater and probably also power the ignition source for the propane pilotless start
Great video, as always
Thanks for the Video. I enjoyed watching & learning. No one knows if we ever have to do this ourselves.
Awesome. Life’s little joys👍🇺🇸
Definitely the way you recorded the video ! Kinda as you went and showed the process. Great idea ! I’m certainly no professional but have done a fair amount of plumbing with Lexi and if you’ll allow me to make one suggestion it would be this : in the interest of freezing pipes, I’d swap the faucet to the lower position and leave the shower head quick attach a horizontal position. And angle both slightly down. Benefits of pex. Then you’ll have an easy faucet valve to to open at the lowest point and drain the entire feed line to both and then disconnecting the the quick coupler from shower head will allow that line to drain also. Just a suggestion. Great video and love everything about it for sure ! Take care Jonathan
Tony I really appreciate this. I do not know much about the plumbing, so learning as I go and I appreciate you and your comments always. Great tips!
loved the video
Great episode! I like this style.
You will also need something to stand on. Your feet would just be a muddy mess. I used gravel to help the water to drain. Then I used a pallet with the boards closer together so it was nice on my bare feet but let the water run through it. Good job. Hope you have many warm showers. Later
Yes, absolutely! It still needs some upgrades, and eventually I plan to move it inside a true shower house. But this was good to get the basics figured out. But I agree completely with needing something to stand on!
Nice off-grid project. Adding rechargeable lithium C/D batteries should minimize consumables in the future. Are you able to harness wind energy in your region? Small sailboat wind turbine generators can also be used as a backup to your solar.
Wind isn't a great option here with all the trees and being in a low spot. But solar idea is good with the rechargeable batteries!
I love mine. It has been going for 6 yr now and I use the pump to flush the system with white vinegar when I notice the water temp fluctuating . I just use a bucket to circulate the vinegar. With your water spigot it would be easy. You know if you put a 90 where you have the tee and the tee at the spigot where you have the 90 it would be cleaner and allow the water from the shower head to be drained out the spigot instead of being trapped in the tubing. Sorry Penniac I just had to suggest it.
I really appreciate the tip about the vinegar and the ideas you've shared. I learn a lot on here from the comments, and always appreciate hearing from you! Thanks for the great feedback and tips.
Way to figure it out!
New to the channel - great set up thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Morgan! Where are you watching from?
You're welcome - I'm in North Yorkshire, England@@PenniacWilderness
Well, that's neat! My family came here several generations ago from Ingleby Greenhow. Near you?
Not too far from me, around an hour away - small world!@@PenniacWilderness
if ever do permanent install be sure to Teflon tape the threaded fittings
@ 2"50 even with strainer a box or bucket of some sort with holes or screens to pre filter the water should be used in bed of stream
@ 23:35 I think that fitting leaked because as you were crimping it I don't think you fully pulled the handles of the crimper together ( refer to @ 18:15 to 18:25)
@ 13:40 you did swap filter Kudos
Are those heaters supposed to be left out in the rain
Great video 🇬🇧😊
Mine is under a roof overhang. I'd say it's best not to leave out in rain.
You got filter on the out put of pump 🎉
I like this setup there eh! Thanks for sharing going to make one similar, on the drain plug if the heater can u thread a nipple and valve to be able to easily drain the heater system and maybe have a tee and valve in stream to drain the line when not in use during cold temps?
All good options for sure. Definitely some modifications I can make to improve the system. Good ideas, and thank you!
Mine had something attempt a nest in the manifold which caused a significant burn out. Be careful to have a fire proof backer board to mount it on,
Yikes, not good
cool
Closer to the source of water or fuel. That's just the way pumps work best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Assuming you are correct, sir, you just confirmed my intuition! Conditional thanks! 😄
Does the hot water heater make the water safe for cleaning dishes and such? (Obviously not drinking straight) or would a water filtration unit need to be added before water reaches hot water heater? Might be overkill but if you have any suggestions, please share! Loved this video!
Good question -- I doubt that the water heater makes the water hot enough to kill any organisms, but I am not certain. For dishes, I am not too concerned as I wash them and then dry them. Probably a filtration system of some sort would make it safer, but for me personally, I feel fairly comfortable with the set up I have.
Will the bath house enable using this in the deep of winter? Or would there still be freeze points in the system?
Not as it's presently set up, it will freeze. But I hope one day!
@ 9:00 I think filter is on wrong side / I believe that you want to filter water before it reaches the pump itself
Good eye, I had it on the wrong side
Easier to pump into 1000Liter tote and elevate it then use in heater
FYI. Min 3 turn with tape Clockwise not counter clock.
@ 18:40 Teflon tape / are you a mind reader? LOL
I am not sure, but Pex pipes may not be as susceptible to freezing as they have some inherent flex and return to shape
Good to know, I will flush them out to be safe, but something I will look into.
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invest in a Pecs tube cutter / you will get many years of use out of one
Pec's maybe Pex's not sure
I had a laugh at the over engineered comment.
I hit the dislike button by mistake ,,,,,,,great video
Thanks Dennis :)