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[highz]

Highz, what brand is that kitchen sprayer in the picture?
I'm thinking of getting one as everyone knows that the shower hose included with the Zodi Extreme SC Shower is pretty cheap but I want to get the same one to make sure it fits properly.

I have to agree that the Zodi Extreme is more useful than the Zodi Hot Tap Series. For one, you don't have to worry about the setting the shower tent on fire by knocking the burner over and no need to carry extra batteries as the pump is manual. It's got a great design.

Joel, sorry for the delay responding. The kitchen sprayer attachment was just one that I picked up at the small hardware store in Cloudcroft, NM. They only had one type (I was surprised they had any at all). I threw away the packaging, so can't tell you the brand. I can drop by the store on my next trip to town if you like, but I do believe the fittings are standardized anyway.

[LAWNMOWERMAN]

Here is an old Fire Extinguisher that I converted to a portable shower.Just a couple of mods and a kitchen sprayer from ACE.I do not know how much water it holds(3-4 gallons?) but there is plenty for a real nice shower.I could probably get 2 showers if I need to be stingy with the water.I pressurize it with my converted "Scott Air" tank and O2 welding regulator.One charge 60-80 psi is enough emty the entire tank.

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[Phil]

Now that's thinking out of the box! I like that idea.

[Desert Rancher]

Oh boy, another project!!
This has been sitting in my yard for years.

What fittings are required?

Thanks,
Jeff

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[LAWNMOWERMAN]

Oh boy, another project!!
This has been sitting in my yard for years.

What fittings are required?

Thanks,
Jeff

You will need a brass fitting - 3/8" male compression(tank side)to 1/4" male Pipe thread(to the kitcken sprayer).I cut the end that sticks out on the comp. side back to the begining of threads.I replaced the tank seal and valve orings.You will need to make something to hold the valve open while in use.I use a short piece of velcro strap.The sprayer valve will hold pressure while in use.

[Lighthawk]

Just enjoyed our new Zodi Extreme on a four day tour of Nevada. I added a kitchen spray hose, as suggested. The abilty to have pressurized, evev heated water in camp is fantastic. I even washed the dog with it. We found it was really nice for rinsing off after soaking in a hot spring. So I had filled the Zodo with creek water, then got bright idea to heat the unit by bringing the Zodi into the hot spring. Perfect! Fresh hot water on demand without needing a stove.

[Desert Rancher]

I replaced the tank seal and valve orings.

LAWNMOWERMAN

Got the fitting, however I'm having trouble finding the o-rings-especially the tank seal.
Where did you get yours?

Thanks-

[LAWNMOWERMAN]

I got my o-rings at Ace Hardware.

[sdmarkus]

Man, I love this website...I was in the market for a ZODI, read this thread and happened to have a water extinguisher laying around the house.

Don't ask me what we used to do with this fire extinguisher in my rebellious youth

A quick stop at Home Depot and with the help of my portable tire inflator, I was in business!

Need to do some fine tuning as the fitting that joins the sprayer to the hose leaks a bit under pressure, but other than that this thing works great!