Hot Water Donkey

Thanks Steve

Hi Foxer,

Mine is the one Steve refers - it is a cracker I must admit and has easily supported 13 vehicles for showers and washing water.

The theory.

Big metal container, with funnel to put water in at the top. The funnel needs to be connected to a pipe which goes all but, to the bottom.
Also at the top, have some sort of pipe to exit from - preferably a spout so that when you put a bucket under it, the water actually goes in the bucket... ;-)

Then..

Fill it full of water, and put it on the fire - when hot, you'll see steam.. For every bucket of cold that you put in the funnel, you'll get a bucket of hot out of the spout..

So, what sort of container - I would use a gas bottle of whichever size you want... Of course you'll need to use appropriate precautions until you are sure its empty (filling it full of water is a good way!!) - so you need one with two separate connections on the top (and into the actual container) and then you'll need to get threaded adapters to suit bottle, funnel and pipe...

I use one of those gas bottles you see horizontally on the back of a fork lift - it is good.... You can also use a keg. Beware of cheap imitations that use thin tin and won't last too long - beauty of mine, because its aluminium, it won't rust ;-)

Happy to answer any other questions..

Thanks Ivan

Foxer

Thanks guys for replies. Hot water does rise Nudenut but like I said I havent looked inside one so am looking for help on how the pipes are placed ect. The ones for sale you mention look like a paint tin for sure. I can buy one no worries but I want a plan to see how they work.

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thanks Nudenut,
fairly basic but until youve seen it.
Foxer

foxer...thats how they work
same as a domestic hot water service...solar gas or electricity,

cold in the bottom hot out the top.

Tahnk
I've spent a bit of time in the shed and got one organized. Thanks for your help
Foxer

First word there is Thanks

Thanks Rosco
tried but not much came up, will try again with different wording

Try 24893

Cheers

Found it, thanks heaps for that Rosco, its out to the shed and get one ready for next weekend
Foxer

Not a bad bloke that Rosco,

Finds posts for people. Helpful as ever.

thanks for the help
Foxer

Good one Blue
I'm in the western districts of Vic, where are you
Foxer

Hi Foxer, I'm in Ferntree Gully... If you're not in a hurry i can grab the fittings and if you're coming to Melbourne or if we're coming your way, we can arrange to meet somewhere... We have 20 acres about 40 mins from Stawell, we are heading that way sometime in the next couple of months, could arrange to grab a coffee in Stawell if that's not too far for you to travel.

no worries Blue, I'll Msg you if we are heading to the big smoke ( 4 times in 45 years ) but would like to get down to the footy soon. If your coming up to Stawell can catch up
Foxer

I'll send you advanced warning via member message when next we venture that way.

Blue

Thanks Truckster and to all that helped it is much appreciated
Foxer