Escapees July-August 2024

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used less water than the Navy method! I also love the fact that I can leave the shower enclosure open while I bathe. My shower is small, and with the accordion door closed, it’s pretty tight. There’s a lot more elbow room with the door open, enjoyable, signi fi cantly faster and actually used less water than the Navy method!” “When I switched to the EcoShower in the RV, I found that my shower was easier, more run through the sponge and collect it in a small container until the water at the sponge is hot. This collected water can be used for hand or dish washing or fl ushing the toilet. Waste not, want not. Then, I turn the water off, squeeze the sponge thoroughly, and add about a teaspoon-full of body wash into the center of the sponge with a squeeze bottle. You can also use a pipette or eyedropper to insert soap or essential oils into the sponge. Ready to get clean? Start a very low fl owofwarm water into the sponge and lather up. Once you’re all soapy and clean, Increase the water fl ow and squeeze the sponge to remove any remaining soap, then sponge away until you are rinsed. MinorModi fi cation I did a minor hack to the installation instructions: Instead of having the EcoShower fl ow control valve on the sponge end of the hose, I placed it at the shower valve hose connection end. This lightens up the sponge and makes the valve easier to manipulate. Try it! Time will tell, of course, but my old RV shower wand is in a drawer, and the Geyser sponge thingy is installed in the RV. You know, I may need to get one for my home shower, too! Other products are available, including the Geyser Systems portable, self-contained shower system, which stores and heats 3 liters of water and provides a hot shower when you are out in the boonies. A great option for Tent folks, and Van and Car campers. and the EcoShower doesn’t spray water around like a shower head. Waste Not Want Not When I’m operating in maximum water-saving mode in the RV, I fi rst turn the shower valve to full hot, and let water

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EcoShower fl ow control valve

Product Tested: RV ECOSHOWER HALF KIT MSRP: $ 49.99 geysersystems.com/products/rv-shower-geyser-ecoshower-half-kit GEYSER SYSTEMS

1720 6450 Rd Suite, Amontrose, CO 81401 831-264-0019, Support@Geysersystems.com

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