As a dumpster diving tightwad since 1976, I love how scavenged objects can be the catalysts for creative and practical projects. Costing just , this solar …
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25 Responses to $1 home made solar shower water heater
Much longer than 12 seconds as I meter it out…lather the hair first, etc.
To me, many things are sensuous (vs. sexual)….swimming at the beach, a
grand home cooked meal, a cozy freshly made bed on a cold winter night, a
favorite sweater on an autumn day, and more.
Today is November 27th and its 86 degrees here in central Florida. Not only
is that sensuous, but i intend to use that word more often, just because
someone in the comments below made fun of John. You go John, nice idea!
Much longer than 12 seconds as I meter it out…lather the hair first, etc.
John Starnes
December 26, 2014 at 10:08 am
Thank you so much for sharing this, now I can enjoy my bath with this water
heater…. more power to you…
Erich Gomez
December 26, 2014 at 10:24 am
Agreed Saiga as I have nice neighbors.
John Starnes
December 26, 2014 at 10:24 am
This is 12 seconds worth of shower.
Jon D
December 26, 2014 at 10:54 am
Good work fellow man
zero101
December 26, 2014 at 11:52 am
Do you have any ideas of how to make a solar heater from used water
bottles?
jackrabbitslim66
December 26, 2014 at 12:26 pm
“taking showers outdoors is sensual”? glad you don’t live near me.
Saiga762x39mm AK47
December 26, 2014 at 1:15 pm
This is great! You could even put two bottles in it if you are a water
waster.
Peter Piper
December 26, 2014 at 1:52 pm
Nifty trick. I’m thinking a 3gal version at camp to fill the solar shower.
Should work into Oct.
NYCamper62
December 26, 2014 at 2:08 pm
i live in south tampa too!! great video man
Hayden Kendall
December 26, 2014 at 2:49 pm
dude you are going to need a bigger bottle or you will stank somthin fierce.
yup5220
December 26, 2014 at 2:52 pm
To me, many things are sensuous (vs. sexual)….swimming at the beach, a
grand home cooked meal, a cozy freshly made bed on a cold winter night, a
favorite sweater on an autumn day, and more.
John Starnes
December 26, 2014 at 3:04 pm
Today is November 27th and its 86 degrees here in central Florida. Not only
is that sensuous, but i intend to use that word more often, just because
someone in the comments below made fun of John. You go John, nice idea!
naturecakes
December 26, 2014 at 3:53 pm
genius
Angel Cabrera
December 26, 2014 at 4:40 pm
This is a wonderful video, thanks john, keep up the good work.
7110780608
December 26, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Thank you!
John Starnes
December 26, 2014 at 6:01 pm
Very Clever!
LoveRise
December 26, 2014 at 6:45 pm
Thanks! John
John Starnes
December 26, 2014 at 7:12 pm
im building a water heater with scrounged items….i want to heat more than
a gallon…40 ..i think…
centervilletn
December 26, 2014 at 7:52 pm
great! thanks
GALLACTIC BUTTERFLY
December 26, 2014 at 8:03 pm
a nice start john keep up the cool work!
Getawaymoments
December 26, 2014 at 8:29 pm
And a few are unhappy and mean-spirited.
John Starnes
December 26, 2014 at 8:52 pm
that container is actually used by retailers to ship their products to
their stores..they reuse them
Sonya Walker
December 26, 2014 at 9:28 pm
some people are just plain losers and freaks
brianstacync
December 26, 2014 at 10:09 pm
hows that work in the midwest winters?
mopperone
December 26, 2014 at 10:10 pm