Ecocamel shower head

Surfer
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edited October 2016 in Caravans #1

Our caravan came standard with the Ecocamel Orbit shower head however neither of us like it as it seems as if someone is switching the water on and off very quickly due tio the way it pulsates.  Also the temperature of the water seems to fluctuate quite
a bit with it going from very hot to cool.

We normally shower with the water from the onboard tank however using mains direct into the caravan makes no difference.

Both pumps have been calibrated and if using a normal shower head there is no issue and you have an enjoyable shower.

We also had the oportunity to try the Ecocamel Jetstorm shower head and although better, the water still pulsates and the temperature still varies, but not as much.

We then decided to try both shower heads at home and issue of the temperatrue changing is even worse however it does not pulsate as much.  The water saving is minimal and I prefer the comfort of a decent shower.

BTW Ecocamel has excellent customer service as they supplied the Jetstorm for us to try at no cost.  Sadly neither work for us and we are wondering if we are the only people which have reverted back to using a normal shower head?

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  • JCB4X4
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    edited October 2016 #2

    You are not alone Sad.

  • EasyT
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    edited October 2016 #3

    Certainly works well for us. Think ours might be the jetstorm. 

  • SteveL
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    edited October 2016 #4

    Works for us as well, I think ours is the earlier version. I certainly would not want to go back to the standard type.

  • Surfer
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    edited October 2016 #5

    Certainly works well for us. Think ours might be the jetstorm. 

    Ecocamel supplied us with the Jetstorm and it is betetr than the Orbit, but the water pressure still varies or fluctuates however more of a concern is the temperature changing from cool to almost scalding hot even when on mains water supply.  Water saving
    is minimal and not worth the cost of the shower head.

  • JCB4X4
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    edited October 2016 #6

    My problem with this type of showerhead, that introduces air into to water flow is not that they do not work in the sense that they do not achieve their objective, they do.  It’s that I do not want or like my shower to do this.  As a result I have just blocked
    off the air inlet valve with a dab of silicone.

  • ChemicalJasper
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    edited October 2016 #7

    "Ye canne change the laws of physics!"

  • SteveL
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    edited October 2016 #8

    however more of a concern is the temperature changing from cool to almost scalding hot even when on mains water supply.  

    That certainly seems odd, because surely the temperature should be set by the position you have the mixer tap in. All the shower head should do is suck in air to bulk up the droplets. Presumably the pulsing action is traveling back down the hose and in some
    way compromising the mixing action at the valve itself.

  • Surfer
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    edited October 2016 #9

    however more of a concern is the temperature changing from cool to almost scalding hot even when on mains water supply.  

    That certainly seems odd, because surely the temperature should be set by the position you have the mixer tap in. All the shower head should do is suck in air to bulk up the droplets. Presumably the pulsing action is traveling back down the hose and in some
    way compromising the mixing action at the valve itself.

    Those are my thoughts and it is not the caravan watrer system as similar happens at home.  If you like a really hot shower then you probably would not notice the changing temperature.

  • EasyT
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    edited October 2016 #10

    If you like a really hot shower then you probably would not notice the changing temperature.

    I don't like a really hot shower and certainly prefer it cooler than OH. Not had any problems though. No evident pulsing or fluctuations. We ony use ours on non-facity sites - so probably used a dozen times this year

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  • Merve
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    edited November 2016 #12

    We have one in the van and one in our en suite. I don't understand the negative comments- I have always found them excellent 

  • JCB4X4
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    edited November 2016 #13

    I don’t understand why you “… don't understand the negative comments…” 
    Undecided

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2016 #14

    I like ours in the caravan. Our neighbour wanted one for his home shower. It did not work well with his system and was returned.

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2016 #15

    There is a jetstorm plus for low pressure

  • flatcoat
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    edited November 2016 #16

    Our new caravan came with the ecocamel and have not experienced any problems. In fact we have found the water saving very beneficial insofar as less frequent filling of the aquaRoll! 

  • Surfer
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    edited November 2016 #17

    We tried the Orbit and Jetstorm at home and the Jetstorm was even worse with almost scalding hot water.  However if you block up the air holes you have a lovely shower.  As for water saving, if any, it is minimal.

  • C Williams
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    edited November 2016 #18

    Our new caravan came with the ecocamel and have not experienced any problems. In fact we have found the water saving very beneficial insofar as less frequent filling of the aquaRoll! 

    We have found the same in our new Bailey Pursuit. Yet in our Eldiss Xplore, where we fitted the Ecocamel ourselves, we had the hot cold pulsing which surfer talks about. you had to have it set just right on the tap to avoid it being uncomfortably hot Then
    cold. We're finding the Truma combi boiler superior for heating too compared to Whale. I would have wondered if that was the difference, had Surfer not tried Ecocamel at home also. So guess you have to try it and see.

  • Boff
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    edited November 2016 #19

    I have fitted one on the shower at home. Not had a problem with pulsation or temperature, but it is noisy. As a result never felt the need to "invest" in one for the van. 

  • TimJim
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    edited November 2016 #20

    Yeah a convert here too.....low pressure version for the van and hi pressure for home....a far more invigorating shower than from the usual stock shower head.....

    Tj

  • SallyD
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    edited November 2016 #21

    Quite agree with OP, we bought one at the NEC and tried it on our next trip away, then talked to Ecocamel who sent us the other Jetstorm but still don't seem to live up to their hype so both going back. New caravan due in Feb will have it as standard but
    first job will be to change it to a normal shower head that I already have in existing van

  • Wildwood
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    edited November 2016 #22

    If it is pulsating then surely this is down to the system. We have one that came with the caravan and frankly I have not been able to detect any difference between that and the ordinary one in the last caravan. Having said that I cannot say I have noticed
    it using less water either.

    If a new caravan has one I would give it a try before changing it as different pumps might affect the way it performs.

  • jamiej
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    edited November 2016 #23

    We have a network that is used at home and in the van, the water pressure at home is terrible so the network definitely does what it says, in the van a normal shower head was more like a trickle but the network although not a power shower is definitely better,
    I think we bought ours about 3 1/2 years ago

  • jamiej
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    edited November 2016 #24

    And auto correct strikes againUndecided we don't have a network we have a jetstorm 

  • Pippah45
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    edited November 2016 #25

    I bought a Mineral Shower Head at the NEC Grand Designs show - and find it brilliant - it saves water on my big house shower which is great as I am on metered water - plus it softens the water.  The caravan one needs tweaking as it is a slightly longer head
    than is there already so I have a new cradle for it.  I was actually looking for the EcoCamel stand but I found this one first and since I have a few skin issues I was well please. 

  • Surfer
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    edited November 2016 #26

    Yesterday I blocked up the holes on the Jetstorm and had a great shower.  Obviously it is not the system in the caravan as the same whenw e have mains water direct into the caravan taking the pumps out of the equation plus same issues at home.

  • briantimber
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    edited November 2016 #27

    Yesterday I blocked up the holes on the Jetstorm and had a great shower. 
    Obviously it is not the system in the caravan     as the same whenw e have mains water direct into the caravan taking the pumps out of the equation plus same issues at home.

    Surfer, do you have an electric shower in your van?...If not then you surely must use the on-board pumps regardless of you being on mains water or on-board tanks. How do you get the hot water to your shower?....Undecided

  • brue
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    edited November 2016 #28

    I bought one for the van and thought the aerated head gave a better shower so I bought one for home too, it's been good.

  • Surfer
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    edited November 2016 #29

    Yesterday I blocked up the holes on the Jetstorm and had a great shower. 
    Obviously it is not the system in the caravan     as the same whenw e have mains water direct into the caravan taking the pumps out of the equation plus same issues at home.

    Surfer, do you have an electric shower in your van?...If not then you surely must use the on-board pumps regardless of you being on mains water or on-board tanks. How do you get the hot water to your shower?....Undecided

    You switch to external for mains water.  The mains water pressure does the job so no need to even switch on the pump.

  • Pippah45
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    edited November 2016 #30

    I haven't seen an eco camel but the Mineral Shower Head I bought at the NEC has miniscule holes which make for lovely pressure - however I think I will need to be careful to keep it very clean. 

    As well as the water saving I was attracted to the minerals that supposedly help remove chlorine etc and since I have quite problematic skin - every little helps as they say!   For sale on Ebay and no I have not financial interest in the company! 

     

  • briantimber
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    edited November 2016 #31

    Yesterday I blocked up the holes on the Jetstorm and had a great shower. 
    Obviously it is not the system in the caravan     as the same whenw e have mains water direct into the caravan taking the pumps out of the equation plus same issues at home.

    Surfer, do you have an electric shower in your van?...If not then you surely must use the on-board pumps regardless of you being on mains water or on-board tanks. How do you get the hot water to your shower?....Undecided

    You switch to external for mains water.  The mains water pressure does the job so no need to even switch on the pump.

    Thank you Surfer, that shows my lack of knowledge regarding caravan internal tanksEmbarassed.....Cool

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