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04-06-2013, 05:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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Need simple shower head with cutoff
I am looking for a simple shower head that has a good reliable thumb operated shutoff lever/button. The one I have has several positions and to turn it off you have to use both hands and the off position closest to the normal shower position leaks. It is a major pain and wastes water. This fills the gray water tank too fast. I don't need multiple positions and we are almost never hooked to sewer since we mostly stay in state parks that don't have sewer at the sight.
Perry
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04-06-2013, 06:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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Thanks Bruce but I really want something that I can operate with the same hand that is holding the shower head. It would be high up on the handle.
Perry
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04-06-2013, 07:08 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
Montgomery
, Alabama
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 262
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We found a simple in line cutoff with a round pin pushed easily with the thumb holding the shower head. In stock at the big box hardware stores.
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04-06-2013, 07:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 25' Safari
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 57
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I recently purchased an Oxygenics Body Spa model and it is a big improvement over the original shower head. It uses less water, provides much more water pressure, has a convenient shut-off valve and cost about $40. I highly recommend it.
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04-06-2013, 07:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twobikes
We found a simple in line cutoff with a round pin pushed easily with the thumb holding the shower head. In stock at the big box hardware stores.
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These are fine if you don't mind one that does not shut the water off completely, and just lets it dribble a bit. I don't like the dribble. I want complete shut-off. If you want complete shut-off then you need to go with a ball valve one like Bruce suggested. I have the same one. It is pricey, but it works, and I imagine that it will last forever.
Now Perry, it does take two hands to operate. You can't have everything.
Dan
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04-06-2013, 08:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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I remember the shower in my old 5th wheel that I lived in, in college that had a simple lever under the head at the head end of the handle that you could just push with your thumb while you were holding it. I expect it was some sort of ball or plug valve. It worked and did not leak. Both the wife and I were amazed at how long a shower you can take with 6 gallons of really hot water. We are starting to use our shower now but if you are camping more than a couple of days showers are a no no unless you carry an external tank and that is just one more thing to have to deal with. That is about as much trouble as just pulling the trailer to the dump station every two or three days.
Perry
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04-06-2013, 09:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB International
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce B
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Just placed our order for one of these. Thanks for the tip.
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04-06-2013, 11:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Same thing as posted above, but in bronze. This can either be installed just below the shower head and could be operated by one hand. I preferred to install at the wall end of the shower hose for two hand operation. nice fixture.
Overhead Shower Water-Volume Control, Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish - By Plumb USA - Amazon.com
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04-07-2013, 12:56 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 31' Classic
Sunrise Beach
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 252
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We used one of these shower cutoffs, but when we purchased a new Oxygenics shower head, the shutoff is now included in the shower head and works great. This is a much improved shower over the original included by Airstream. It gives a more intense shower and uses less than half the water of a conventional shower head. If you're using water from your internal tank, this is great for reducing water usage.
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04-07-2013, 05:25 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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I added a push-button valve at the base of the shower head. HD or Lowes. Just fine for one-handed op.
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04-07-2013, 05:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slowmover
I added a push-button valve at the base of the shower head. HD or Lowes. Just fine for one-handed op.
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Is this it?
DANCO Shower On-Off Push-Button Flow Control-89184 at The Home Depot
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04-07-2013, 06:38 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wolverine
We used one of these shower cutoffs, but when we purchased a new Oxygenics shower head, the shutoff is now included in the shower head and works great. This is a much improved shower over the original included by Airstream. It gives a more intense shower and uses less than half the water of a conventional shower head. If you're using water from your internal tank, this is great for reducing water usage.
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I really wanted an oxygenics, but they don't make one in bronze.
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04-07-2013, 07:06 AM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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04-07-2013, 10:14 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 16' International CCD
Salt Lake City
, Utah
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 301
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Quote:
Originally Posted by perryg114
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Perry,
I have the Camco because I wanted a shut off in the handle. The shut off button is very stiff and hard to move, and the head still drips a little even in the off position. The price is right, and I still use it, but I will replace it if I find one with a better shut off.
Stan
Salt Lake City
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04-07-2013, 11:43 AM
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2022 Atlas
Homosassa
, Florida
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Posts: 729
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We bought one at Wal mart. Simple on or off.
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04-07-2013, 11:50 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 30' Land Yacht 30 SL
Castro Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 425
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Note that the small constant flow when these showerheads are "off" is a feature, not a bug. It is deliberately designed that way so you know the main valve is still turned on. It my not be the way you want it to work, but it is deliberate.
I had an Oxygenics in my house until a major remodel and it had a very clumsy shutoff, a rotary thingie, but now with the pushbutton I may upgrade the moho: I really like the spray design.
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04-07-2013, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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I have found that while using the pump to take a shower that you have to have the flow rate above a certain threashold or the water temperature flutuates as the pump cycles on and off. I use the pump 100% of the time till I can find a pressure regulator that actually works as opposed to being used to throw at ferrel dogs. I have not looked at Walmart yet.
Perry
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04-08-2013, 06:41 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eljay
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Yes, has been used over 200-times. Placed at base of shower head/wand.
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