Coleman Hot Water on Demand
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 18:53
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Brew69(SA)
I think these have been out long enough now to get some
feedback from people who have them. We are thinking of investing in one soon and I am interested in finding out a few things.
Does it get hot enough for a cuppa?
Does it get hotter using lpg rather than coleman cylinder?
Does it put enough water out to get an acceptable shower?
How long does the battery last and how long to recharge? Alos if flat will it run on 12v?
And other thoughts or comments both +ve and -ve????
I have searched the archives but interested to see if those who loved it then still do. The 10 year warranty looks a good selling point.
Reply By: Member - Omaroo (NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:12
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:12
Brew
Does it get hot enough for a cuppa?
(Not really. Even if "push & held" the water is only around 70 degrees which is far too hot for a shower, but still only tepid as far as a hot drink goes.)
Does it get hotter using lpg rather than coleman cylinder?
(No - it's the same LPG gas either way. I use both the cartridges and a 9kg bottle to the same effect)
Does it put enough water out to get an acceptable shower?
(I think so. If you accept the fact that your out bush and can't expect a house-quality shower then it it's just fine. It's flow rate is around 4 litres a minute - same as the smaller FloJet you get with the Glind and Twine showers. All I do is toss the shower head you get with it and substitute a high-quality "water saver" head from a hardware store. I get wet, soap up and shower off in about 2 minutes on 10-12 litres of water. A 20L jerry does both me and the wife if we don't dilly-dally.)
How long does the battery last and how long to recharge? Alos if flat will it run on 12v?
(The battery will do around 120 to 160 litres of water, or 12-16 showers for us. You get a car-charger with the unit so you can charge it odd 12v. It will not run directly off 12v as the battery is either a 6 or 9 volt lead acid.)
And other thoughts or comments both +ve and -ve????
(We love ours. Just a little bulky - but considering that we use it to shower and wash up with it's been great. It has never had a problem of any sort and works as advertised. Just be sure not to leave any water you intend to shower with in the sun. Warm water going in to the shower comes out very hot - even on the lowest temperature setting. Cool water (around 15 deg) comes out at around 35-40 degrees for a warm shower.... and you just go hotter from there.)
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:37
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:37
Just wondering if you have the bag that fits over it and if you think its worth the $ ?
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Follow Up By: Member - Omaroo (NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:42
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:42
Yes. I do.
We don't go anywhere without it. It carries the unit, the vinyl night cover, the 240v charger, car charger, 4 gas cartridges, shower hose and rose, the 9kg bottle adapter and hose, collapsible Coleman 20 litre water container as
well as the garden tap pressure adapter.
Pick it all up in one go - two handles. Very handy!
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Follow Up By: cokeaddict - Thursday, Apr 06, 2006 at 19:35
Thursday, Apr 06, 2006 at 19:35
Ummmmm..excuse my ignorance here but.....
"dilly-dally"....please explain.
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Follow Up By: Member - Omaroo (NSW) - Thursday, Apr 06, 2006 at 20:32
Thursday, Apr 06, 2006 at 20:32
Don't be rude Ange ;)
Besides.. the shower tent just ain't big enough! LOL!
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Reply By: Jimbo - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:15
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:15
Stu,
1. No
2. No
3. Yes, moderate but acceptable flow. Any faster and you'd be filling the
water supply too often. I reckon they've got the flow perfect.
4. About 40 minutes according to the book, but I recharge
mine after every use to extend the life of the internal battery. And No.
5. Wouldn't be without it.
Check out K Mart, I've seen them marked down to $300 and of you wait for a 15% off day you'll snag one for $255 plus the cost of the shower hose/rose.
Cheers,
Jim.
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:37
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:37
Hey jimbo same quest to u mate
Just wondering if you have the bag that fits over it and if you think its worth the $ ?
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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:50
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:50
No Stu, I couldn't consider it because the bag was too big to fit in the little compartment in the front of the camper where I keep it.
It probably protects it if it is in a spot where it will bounce around a lot. I believe it is $70 including the shower bit ($20 on its own). Get it at Ray's on a 22% off day and its probably worth it. If you've got somewhere neat to keep it, it takes up less space without it.
Your dough, your call.
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Reply By: Alloy c/t - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:21
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:21
Have had ours for over 18mths ,would not be without it.
Hot enough for cup of tea = no , coffee = yes ,push temp control in and hold at hottest setting water is basicaly boiling,
No difference using coleman cylinder or lpg ,only diff is price of gas ,coleman @ $6.50 per cylinder is good for 160lt of water.
Water flow is good enough for my swmbo .
Battery lasts ?? we showered 10 people for 10 days without need to recharge ,batt is a small 12v Agm ,recharges very quick.
Pros + Cons , can take anywhere ,not "tied" to vehicle , we have even used ours at
home when power failure = no hot water.
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:37
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:37
Just wondering if you have the bag that fits over it and if you think its worth the $ ?
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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:53
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 19:53
Alloy,
Water is about 70 if you're lucky. That's a luke warm cuppa and I drink
mine black. Add milk and it would be damn near cold.
I do like a hot brew (that's tea, not the fat boy who started this thread).
Cheers,
Jim.
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Follow Up By: Brew69(SA) - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 20:02
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 20:02
cheeky sh*t lol
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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 21:48
Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 at 21:48
Stu,
I might be cheeky, but you're ugly.
Well so am I, but I've got an excuse, I'm older than you.
Jim
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