Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravans and Caravanning

Topic: :ush button timed showers

Page: 1 2

dave8858

24/10/2010 at 6:12pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 16/10/2007

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 452

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

You know those push button showers on sites which give you 30 microseconds of water before you have to press the button again? Does anyone know of any way to override them?

Just a thought - I find them

I can see the green agenda but . . . !

D

Tricky0001979

24/10/2010 at 6:16pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Bailey Ranger 470 4

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/4/2007

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 240

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

do things one handed

Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!

UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Rune Caster

24/10/2010 at 6:31pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/1/2010

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 1568

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Depends on the type and how high they are:

Exposed ones can be tied up with a sock

The non-exposed ones are very often fitted low enough for children/small people to use so it's possible to keep the button depressed with your bum.

I wouldn't advise shaping tiny wedges from matchsticks to jam them open as the wedges could break jamming the valve open constantly.

I'm not sure how green they really are but I do know of some sites that are only heating their hot water to 40º in the name of ecology - except doing this would cause a bigger carbon footprint than heating the water to 80º and mix cooling

-------------
Caravanning is a way of getting a cheap holiday out of an expensive hobby

rune@tabbytha.com

Angus1215

24/10/2010 at 6:43pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/8/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 650

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Use the one in your van?

bobsbabes

24/10/2010 at 7:31pm
Location: Shropshire
Outfit: Sterling Eccles SR 636 Nissan Navara

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 22/5/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2584
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by Angus1215 on 24/10/2010
Use the one in your van?

maybe she doesnt want to !!!! i dont use mine

-------------
hello

bobsbabes

24/10/2010 at 7:31pm
Location: Shropshire
Outfit: Sterling Eccles SR 636 Nissan Navara

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 22/5/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2584
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

ooops he !!!!

-------------
hello

JenniferB

24/10/2010 at 7:52pm
Location: Surrey
Outfit: Geist AK495 & VDub Twig

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/3/2009

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 178

Site Reviews Total:	8

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Totally agree!

Also - I would add that it just slows down the queue. It takes so long to shower. If they just set the timer to 45 seconds say, the throughput would be so much faster.

pjh10

24/10/2010 at 8:21pm
Location: North Staffordshire
Outfit: Award Sunstar Nissan Terrano

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 09/9/2005

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 909
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi. Worried about the thought of only heating water to 40C. I know a lot of people at work laugh at the signs on the hot taps saying "Beware . . . Very Hot Water". However, there is a reason for this - any cooler and you can get the ideal breeding temperature for Legionnaires Disease. The combination of that, and a shower hear spraying out in all directions is what led to the original outbreak in America. Keep the hot water hot please.

Pete

-------------
Have you hugged a greyhound today?

zinnia

24/10/2010 at 11:24pm
Location: nw Leicestershire
Outfit: Sterling Elite Searcher nissan navara

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 27/3/2008

Silver Member

Forum Posts: 166

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Go on a cc site

Viggo

25/10/2010 at 1:48am
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Nissan X-Trail & Bailey Ranger

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/3/2007

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1303

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I don't mind the push buttons, but I dislike it when you have no control over water temperature. Possibly dangerous, I'd say.

-------------
* You never know where you're going 'til you get there...

Merry

25/10/2010 at 8:03am
Location: A quiet pitch with a lovely view
Outfit: Cabanon Noumea

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/5/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 6449
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	16

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I don't have a problem with the push buttons either.

Not sure about the balance of advantage of individual setting of temperature: I'd like it for myself but would worry about an adult with rhino hide leaving it turned up to max and then a young child with more tender skin getting under it next.

-------------
Tackling life the Western District way

Viggo

27/10/2010 at 1:57am
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Nissan X-Trail & Bailey Ranger

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/3/2007

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1303

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

If child too young to check temp before showering, they shouldn't be showering without parent's help. And I've been in several of push button showers where the water temp was almost painfully high, with no way of adjusting it.

-------------
* You never know where you're going 'til you get there...

jaysere03

27/10/2010 at 11:26am
Location: Leicester
Outfit: Abbey stafford 95

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 06/9/2008

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 611

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	6
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

ive just returned from a site that charged 20p for 5 mins the showers were in a breeze block building but of ample size and quality.

i found that that for myself 5 mins was plenty and my wife and daughters took the 10 min 40p cycle and managed to wash hair and body rinse and still ahve time to stand under the hot running water..and they were power showers just like home that were fully adjustable hot to cold.

so instead of push button showers for free how many would conplain at the cost of 20p-40p ago?

also if you arrived at showers 2 for females 1 for males,and it was being used you would know that you would only be waiting 5 or ten mins max.

robin52

27/10/2010 at 12:53pm
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Swift Freestyle S2

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 10/9/2005

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 1632

Site Reviews Total:	4

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I also have no problem with timed showers but I hate having no control over the heat setting. I find most way too hot for me.

-------------
Regards Robin

bobsbabes

27/10/2010 at 10:45pm
Location: Shropshire
Outfit: Sterling Eccles SR 636 Nissan Navara

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 22/5/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2584
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Rather push button showers than push button water taps(for filling aquaroll )

-------------
hello

Viggo

28/10/2010 at 6:09pm
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Nissan X-Trail & Bailey Ranger

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/3/2007

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1303

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Main problem with pay showers is remembering to save the right coins to use them. Not a big problem if you've been on site for a day or so and know what they take - or are told beforehand.

-------------
* You never know where you're going 'til you get there...

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page: 1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

7827 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder