 Great shower! |
| Review Date: September 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Williams, Southern California |
I was a little hesitant to buy this shower because I had not seen any reviews for it. However, I was able to find the same product from another vendor and get it shipped for just under $150, so I went for it. I am very satisfied with my purchase and definitely recommend this product. There are four of us in my family, and we can all get a nice hot rinse after swimming.
Overall, the quality of the unit is pretty good. It's made of PVC, not metal, which really makes you question why you're paying even $150 for it as you're putting it together. Once it's installed and you're enjoying a hot shower by your pool, however, you'll forget all about that. The shower head produces a nice, comfortable stream, which exceeded my expectations.
Installation is pretty intuitive, which may or may not explain why the shower I got didn't come with any instructions. Watch out for the included concrete anchors. They don't seem to match up with any drill bit size you'd find in the United States, and their durability looks a little questionable. For a few dollars, pick up some decent 3/8" concrete anchors at your local hardware store and do it right.
I really have no complaints about the shower. When I first installed it, I was running a hose across the concrete from a faucet on the other side of the patio. This setup, though unsightly, gave me quite a bit of extra hot water. In fact, it was so hot when you first turned it on that you couldn't even get in the water. I have since installed a faucet directly behind the shower and am running a short hose to it for a much cleaner look. This has obviously reduced the amount of hot water I get, but not drastically.
Recommendations
* Buy better concrete anchors before installing
* Lower the water pressure to the shower to increase the time you'll have hot water. The shower head produces a very generous stream, so lowering the pressure will keep you from wasting without sacrificing comfort.
* Not all hoses are meant to be kept under constant pressure. I bought a drinking water supply hose made for RVs, which is short and hopefully of sufficient quality.
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very cool thing to have on your backyard
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| Review Date: August 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: David, |
i wanted to have a shower next to my pool and had a plumber give me an estimate, which was $1200. Also, it was supposed to be attached to the house wall. I went on Google and serched for outdoor solar shower, that's how I found this product. The advantage of this one is that you can install it anywhere you wish. No plumbing needed.
I would like to give few tips; Ancors which are included in the package are no good. Go to hardware store and get a 1/2 inch concrete drill beat and 1/2-3 red head concrete ancors. Make sure there is a plenty of sun where aver you decide to install the shower. Only reason I gave 4 stars, because you have to have a garden hose connected to the shower and open a water, or it does not work. I wish it did not need the water pressure from garden hose. Totally worth it. |
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