EASY way to heat water camping! Submersible water heater review.
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- čas přidán 23. 04. 2021
- In this video, I show you what we use to heat water up for doing our dishes, or taking a hot shower with, a submersible water heater, also called a bucket water heater. This does a great job for us!
You can get it here: shorturl.at/beyY1
If the link doesn’t take you to anything (I have posted several links and after a while, they don’t bring up anything). They must sell out because of this video :) ) Go to Amazon and search for bucket heater.
Thank you I'm a truck 🚛 driver and truck stop showers 🚿 are $15.00 this would work out great on the road 👍
Oh, great! Glad you find this useful for!
Thanks for the review, I'm trying to keep it simple, and not do a heater/Pelican box contraption. Also, here's a safety tip. Run a drip-loop, so if any water runs down the cord, it won't make it to the plug...just a little trick I learned with my wet-saw, lol.
Thanks for the tip, and thanks for watching!
Hi BAB , I enjoyed reading your comment. Could you write more comments? Thanks for the tip.
Can you tell me why you need the safety tip? I don't quite understand. Thank you
@@dianeibsen5994 A drip loop is a sag in the cord so if water runs down, it won't make it to the power outlet. Google this: Tile Saw QuickTip: Drip Loop
great idea! I've been trying to find the solution for the shower system. This is the best! Thanks!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Heck yes, that's exactly what we needed... Thanks from Holland, Mi.
You’re welcome, and thanks for watching!
Wow, that is extremely cool! Thanks for showing us this gadget!
You’re welcome, it works great. Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU for doing a video on that gadget. I just discovered it on Amazon today so I searched CZcams to see a review on it.
You are very welcome. Yeah, this works great. I am sure you will like it.
How is yours works
Similar ones are easy to find in Central America and the 1000 watts heat up a 5 gallons under 10 minutes. With a folding 20 liters bucket and an battery shower pump,i have hot showers in cheap $5 hostel rooms. If I camp instead,i have the watercell x and the sun heats up the water...
Those foreign country heaters are dangerous... I’ve purchased one shipped from China and I could have gotten electrocuted
We just bought one for our bath tub as we don't have a tank water heater or hot water on demand. Use to heat water on our wood stove. It was pain. We also have a camp shower u can put in a 5 gallon bucket and use to take showers. We make it work. Simple life I call it. Don't need all the modern things, learn to live without
We are actually in the same boat brother, my water heater just went today and I was doing homework on it to see how it works
How long does it take to heat up your tub? I'm thinking of buying 2 for my tub but don't want something that will take an hour to heat up.
Yeah I like it as well
I have the KickAss propane hot water system mounted on my CTC, I also have a 250w fishtank heater similar to what you have and it works great as a back up.
Took about an hr and our water was at 86F.
Your a star, thank you so much for your review. Very helpful. Think I will buy one of these. ☺️
Great! Thanks for watching.
@@CampItClub subbed 😊
Growing up poor had to improvise been knowing that hack since the late 70's. Foster care eventually stepped in and Life got better and recreational activities got learned and still applies Today. USB is so cool to have on portable devices that really work and do what they claim.
Thanks for the video ,this portable haster immersion water heater great for camping i love it which helped me a lot .Thanks for this great idea
Oh, that is great to hear, thanks. And, thank you for watching!
Thx for making this video. I'm waiting for one to be delivered. I ordered the exact same one you have but I accidentally ordered one with a European voltage 2 prong ac. Not an electrician but I'm pretty sure I need a step up transformer not just an adapter. Oh well at least I got the digital thermometer with it. The second one I ordered was only 8 bucks. Anyone need a free euplug immersion heater?
Awesome video!!! Im not a fan of propane and that would be great for my truck camper.
Thanks! Yeah, the only "downside" is you need a strong enough power source. But, works well if you have one. Thanks for watching!
I ran 326 miles of ac cord to power this. That’s how far I was camping from my home outlet.
Just boiled 1-2 litre water and mix onto cold water
I have 15 of these in my swimming pool. Power bill is stupid but works great!
Cool, I wondered if you could do that.
😂
GREAT VIDEO BRO...THANKS
Thanks, and thank you for watching!
Good idea!
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Ordered one today using your link. Hope you get a kickback or discount. I have to say I was a little shocked when you stuck your finger in there lol.
Thanks! No, I don’t get a kickback. It isn’t an affiliate link. Yeah no issues with my finger going in. I would still be careful, though.
Yes they recommend u unplug it first before testing water. Safety safety safety, lol
Thank you. Our hot water tank is leaking, having just replaced HVAC we're deep in 9k hole, spending 1500-2k to replace the hot water isn't feasible. Looking into our options
thank you! I just bought a portable japanese tub and the heater. it's taking awhile to heat up, I probably should've less water
Cool, I hope it works for you. Thanks for watching!
I was looking for another option for tent camping.
Love the thought and idea, I think it's the best for all campers! Is there any actual negatives between the two options in your opinion?
Not from the few times I have used this. People comment that “You need electricity for this”, and yeah, you would need a campground with electricity or at least a generator. There might be a more expensive option for instant hot water, but this has worked just fine for me. Sure, you have to wait a little bit, but so what? Do something camping related while you are waiting. Or, this could be used at home if for some reason your hot water heater went out or something.
@@CampItClub I am SUV camping with a power generator and i kept trying to come around to using the aquarium style heaters and today found out about this one and other bucket/pool heaters, it's ingenious and again think all people should use this in relation to bath and showering because even a car battery while running and then recharged would have no issues having a 20 min 1500 or 2000 watt inverter and a submerged water heater Period
@@Andrewtn08 As far as showering, did you see the video I did for a shower tent setup? You might be able to get some more ideas from that.
Great video... You cant run this from a portable power station like a jackery right?
Not sure, maybe, depending on how powerful your jackery is. Can't imagine it uses much power. Thanks for watching!
I read in the comments those might be 1000 watts. I'd like to see a test on how much of my Jackert power it uses. Doing vanlife and my power is precious when remote docking. I know anything with a heating element drains power quick. I'm slowly learning how much everything uses, time limits and more efficient ways to do EVERYTHING. I wonder, is there a usb powered immersion heater?
It is very possible, there are a ton of "gadgets" out there, I guess I wouldn't be surprised.
I want to keep 55 gal drum w/water from freezing ~40 deg,need a heater with thermostat. King maker i lit shows thermo stat,but dont see one in reviews. Your thoughts?
I have seen things similar to this but with a thermostat on Amazon. But, I wonder if a fish tank heater would work for you?
Ram it in a turkey to cook it. Jk nice video and idea . If you have a generator handy why not. Also just my thought for my evolving shower idea. Just use this device with on open bucket. Then just use this inside the enclosure with a soap and washcloth then use the water with cup to rinse off.
I wanted to know if it safe to submerge including a few inches of electric wire from the heater? Or just the metal portion only?
I did submerge the whole thing. It has been a while, but I am pretty sure some of the cord was in the water too. I don’t think I was paying attention to be careful not getting the cord wet. You could probably attach some sort of drip loop to it, so water would run back down that and not get to the plug.
thanks sir
Can you plug that nro a cigarette lighter in a vehicle? Or to a cordless battery generator ? I don't have access to electric but car camp and need something without power from a standard outlet. And hat do you use to spray or apply the water to you as you shower from the 7 gallon container?
Hi, good question about if you could plug it into a cigarette lighter. Maybe, if you had an adapter. I bet you could plug it into a battery generator, like a mid sized Jackery. But, not entirely sure. If you try, let me know how it works. I did a video where I use this in my camp shower setup, and show the sprayer I use. I also have a link to it in the description of that video. You can view the video here: czcams.com/video/FJrulPv5dik/video.html. Thanks for watching.
@@CampItClub I thought the jacket may work also but didn't want to buy everything just to find out it don't. If I knew that heater worked somehow from a power source I can boondocks with I'd buy the setup in a minute!!
Hey Bro,can i quote your video to Amazon and let more customer have a better ubnderstanding of the product which be really appreciated .As soon the spring is coming which is great for camping .And many customer they have asked me how to use while camping your video really helped a lot .So i am wondering if this is ok ,Look forward for your reply with many thanks.
Sure.
Thank you so much bro😀@@CampItClub
If it stops warming up how do you fix it wouldn't it be because the coil is burnt I had mine not that long ago and it just stopped working I can plug it in the light opens up but the coil does not heat up so how do you fix it how do you get it out of that so you can pull it out and fix it
I don’t know how you would fix it, especially since it might be the heating element. If you are able to contact the company, or where you ordered it from, you might be able to get it replaced.
Hi thanks for the info. Do you get electrocuted if you touch it and then the stick is inside ? I'm afraid accidentally get electrocuted
I am not positive I ever did that, I don’t think so because it is made for the water, but it might say in the listing on Amazon, maybe in the questions and answers section.
hi thx. is there a 12volt version of this?
Not sure, you can check Amazon.
I’m going to try one or two in a 10ft pool to keep it tolerable temperature
I was wondering if something like that would work. Let me know how it works.
I have just done the same I got 2 I’m thinking a pan is 2 bricks under 🧱 with immersion inside ? 🤣
Got it to 83* with one with the pool inside my garage, I’m going to just get another Colman hut tub apparently I need hotter water
What is the wattage on this? I have solar and some decent battery storage, but lead acid hates heavy draw. I usually just stick my exact blue reliance jug in front of the business end of the diesel heater when It's running, so no issues keeping hot water in winter, but its quickly approaching spring weather and that diesel heater won't be used so much.
Looks like the item listing says 1500.
@@joshn2342323 That can work well, but not it cloudy or rainy weather.
1500 heats water pretty fast I have. Love it
@@joshn2342323 I take morning showers. I produce a lot of scalp grease so its best to wash that off right before going into work. Otherwise, I think you have the better idea.
@@CampItClub i'll see if they have one in the 500 watt range. It'll take longer but I won't murder the batteries. Thanks for the info!
Can you tell me what containers that have an actual spigot. Can handle hot, water hot temperatures. Looking for a gallon gallon and a half size with a spigot that "lifts up"
Also, are these safe is there any chance for electric shock?
You might be able to find a gallon jug at the grocery store, not sure about getting those too warm. Also, yeah, electricity and water shouldn’t go together, so I suppose there is always a chance of shock. Just use as directed.
Ok. Thank you for your reply
How about insulating the water container?
Have you ever left the heater and the shower part in the containerat the same time
Do you mean while having the heater on? No. Never had them in the container together with the heater off, either.
Can I use this for a tub
Yeah it can be use in hot tub wooden narrel bucket inflatable pool as well
I had to get creative! My pipes busted from a cold snap so im without running water!
You can fill a bathtub with normal water and use a propane WEED BURNER to heat the water directly!
Not practical but it does work lol😅😅😅
What is the size of the water warmer? Thanks
Not sure exactly, it is packed away for the winter, but the package dimensions are 12.01 x 3.9 x 2.48 inches. That might give you an idea.
Is there another version of this with lower than 1500 Watt?
I am not sure. If there is, Amazon would have it.
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I usually don't have power, why not just heat water on the propane camp stove? Its fast and easy.
Heats to the correct temperature in an appropriately sized tank.
Where did you buy it?
You can get it on Amazon, here….amzn.to/2TvfTUr
This is what I've been trying to do for the last hour only my inverter will not produce enough power and I don't pack around generator with me
Oh, that sucks, I have only used it with normal electricity. Besides that, I don’t know what it would work with. Hope you can figure something out that works for you.
I saw some powered by usb so maybe shop around a bit?
@@shyowl3453 Let me know if you do, and how it works.
These things use up to 1,800 watts!
can you boil eggs on this? pls reply asap
Hmmm, well water boils a 212 degrees. I am not sure if it gets that hot. Never left it on that long.
What did you use to power this?
I just connected it to an extension cord, but you could probably use a portable gerator or a jackery.
@@CampItClub any idea how many watts that thing runs off of?
@@ty6896 Sorry, I don’t, but if you go to the Amazon listing it might tell you in one of the questions/answers.
@@ty6896 I bought a 600 watt one. They have them in all sorts of wattages both AC and DC.
What's that heater called
It is a Submersible Water Heater
How much is the cost of that mini boiler??
About $30.
30
@@russellloveland1214 thank you Sir.
Can it make the water boil?
Not really sure. Never got it that hot. The listing on Amazon might say.
Yeah it can boil the water but depends on the capacity of the container
Where can I bay
There is a link in the description.
not available through this vid link :/
That product page is now down. Try this one, it is the same thing. I will update the link. amzn.to/3p0mWSS
I'm on it lol
Can it heat up lake salt water??
I have never tried. I would imagine.
Can u try plz
I want it for camping...
@@chhayachoudhary5569 What kind of salt water? From the ocean?
@@CampItClub like from lake or river
@@chhayachoudhary5569 Not sure how many lakes or rivers are salt water, if you are in the US. I think it probably will work. You aren’t boiling it, just warming/heating it up. You could always try and then return it if it doesn’t work.
Most are on power boxes so 1000 watts wouldn't work.
I wonder if I can leave this in my tub so my water stays hot? Would that be safe? Someone please respond back! if they know
They say you shouldn’t touch the water while it is on, so not sure I wouldn’t recommend it.
@@CampItClub So you would or wouldn't recommend it, when I am in the tub
@@CampItClub ok got it!
@@CampItClub I looked it up it show's a person in the tub when it's on!
@@leemontoya8028 Sorry, wouldn’t recommend it. I corrected it.
What's it called and were do I get one?
Boy, these things must sell out quick, every time I update the link, they sell out and the listing is gone. Must be because of my video :). Here is a new link, but if it doesn’t work, I just search for “bucket heater”. shorturl.at/beyY1
Wattage?
1500W
That doable on a 3500w generator. 104°f in 10 minutes is hot enough. Great video. Thanks
The problem is the power
Be half the time for me living in the UK with a 240v electric system unlike your 120v US system.
But you're camping... Where do you get the electricity?
Many campgrounds have electricity.
You can boil a pot of water in 20 mns over the fire and pour it in.
Yeah, you can, but this way you don’t have to worry about the possibility of spilling scalding hot water all over the place.😊
all kinda heat coming out around that cord bro
can i take a bath with it in the tub or will i get shocked?
I am not 100% sure and don’t want to tell you something wrong. So, I wouldn’t just in case.
No always unplug it when testing water temp and bathing. Safety always think safety
Definitely do not get into the bath with the heater powered on!
Bro,Never bath while it is plugged ,you can check the temperature by LCD Thermometer then have bath .
Put the container in the sun it wheel be very hot
Not if it is a cloudy or rainy day.
Over 30,000 views yet they`re too lazy to subscribe to get this guy over 1000. America is doomed.
Thanks….did you subscribe? 😉
plug it into the power? lol uh where getting this power brah?
Many campgrounds have power at their sites. And, sometimes people camp with generators if they don’t have power. Brah.
These WOULD be good, but they break and malfunction in one month of use. They trip the GFCI constantly. Garbage. All of the brands and types on Amazon break quickly. Why can’t anyone make a reliable one? Risk of electric shock too.
I’ve used this brand for almost 2 years and have never had any problems with it.
This is all fine and dandy if you have electricity. The other devises run on batteries.
You could probably use a Jackery, or a generator.
I installed a 2000watt power inverter in my vehicle which has three 110volt ac outlets. I imagine this would work well for car camping too
real men just shower cold hell yeah extermeemememeemeee
Because campsites are known for having electrical plugs. Pppfft
You must not live where there is actual wilderness.
Some people take generators with them.
@@CampItClub Running a generator? That's not camping. It's rude. Might as well bring the big screen and the La-Z-Boy. Bring the home stereo system and blast some tunes so the whole campground can appreciate the noise.