In Vehicle Shower Opinions

Glind has always been plastic.

I have a copper HELTON type. The big advantage of this brand is that you can choose various options as to where the pipes are located on the heat exchanger. This is important if you want to be able (for example) place the exchanger up against an inner guard or firewall, where the hoses all need to go in/out of the same end of the exchanger.

I've had a Twine for over 10 years now and it is also copper. They are all good in their own way depending on your needs.

some installation examples here

http://www.mcs.net.au/~grungle/shower.html

The pump rate would be without back pressure. Generally 12lpm would be fine with good pressure from the rose.

Cheers

Hi Aaron,

I have a Glind shower in my Patrol. Have had no problems with it. The Twine and Bushranger showers are very good units also.

I am aware that the plastic casing of the Glind models is seen as a weakness by many, but I think the key is to ensure they are mounted correctly (i.e. clear of any objects which may put pressure on the outer casings e.g. bonnets pushing down on the heat exchanger and and using rubber mounts on the to fix the heat exchanger).

I am pretty sure the pressure rating you refer to is at the pump.Mine is rated at 11 lpm (Sureflow). There will obviously be some loss in flow depending on the restriction from the shower head and the length of the plumbing in your outfit i.e. the longer the water pipes, the more resistance. 12 lpm is more than adequate for the shower.

Hi Aaron, There is a good plumbing set up to use with any of the in car showers and rather than bore people with the details again just MM if you want to know the safe way. Ian

Aaron, Look at post 70580 for the details. Ian