NDNOMAD Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Recently I saw the question posted on facebook, "Can I install a household shower head in an RV" The answer of course is yes. they both use standard pipe fittings as well as the faucets in the kitchen and bathroom. I decided to get a shower head that is not labeled for RV use and see what happens. I was completely underwhelmed, it was just like I had put the factory shower head back on. So now I'm back in the comfort of my oxygenics. Check it out if you have some time!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXr6jFOMVVk Jed Arnold 2015 flagstaff V-lite 28WRBS 2x Battle Born Lithium batteries 2000 watt Ames inverter/charger King Quest DirecTV sattelite 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Big Horn 4x4 for tow vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, NDNOMAD said: Recently I saw the question posted on facebook, "Can I install a household shower head in an RV" The answer of course is yes. they both use standard pipe fittings as well as the faucets in the kitchen and bathroom. I decided to get a shower head that is not labeled for RV use and see what happens. I was completely underwhelmed, it was just like I had put the factory shower head back on. So now I'm back in the comfort of my oxygenics. Check it out if you have some time!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXr6jFOMVVk All the plumbing fixtures in our MH are gold-tone Moen household fixtures, they work great; even though they are 17 yrs old.. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDNOMAD Posted October 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Gotta love them gold fixtures! Thanks Jed Arnold 2015 flagstaff V-lite 28WRBS 2x Battle Born Lithium batteries 2000 watt Ames inverter/charger King Quest DirecTV sattelite 2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Big Horn 4x4 for tow vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Welcome to the Escapee forums! Happy to have you with us. We put an Oxygenics Body Spa shower head in ours and we love it. I find that particular shower head is rapidly becoming the most popular replacement items in the RV community. I know of only one RV manufacturer who installs them at the factory, probably because the cost more than the cheapies found in most of our rigs. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 When at Lowes yesterday I noticed that they are selling several different Oxygenics shower heads. I am going to do a little research on them as I love the Oxgenics we have in the RV but would like to have a larger head if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Chalkie said: I noticed that they are selling several different Oxygenics shower heads. I saw them there also and am considering replacing the one in our home-base. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 We bought one of the larger head Oxygenics shower heads for our RV and we really love it! Vicki, Mark and Sadie Fulltime and having fun! 2016 Newmar Ventana LE 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuneElliot Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I love my Oxygenics too...such a difference. 2007 Keystone Springdale 245 FWRLL-S (modified) 2000 F-250 7.3L SRW Cody and Kye, border collie extraordinaires Latest departure date: 10/1/2017 Find us at www.nomadicpawprints.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 There are many others: http://lowflowshowerheads.info/reviews/comparison/ "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Actually, when I compared total flow per minute, my Moen shower head has a lower flow rate than oxygenics. Assuming line pressure and internal pipe diameter remains the same, the only way to increase perceived output pressure at the shower head is to use smaller openings or less openings in the shower head, or whatever you use at the outlet. Before comparing total flow output,I once thought about trying an oxygenics head, but the company does not make them with a brass finish or gold-tone. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuneElliot Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Ray,IN said: Actually, when I compared total flow per minute, my Moen shower head has a lower flow rate than oxygenics. Assuming line pressure and internal pipe diameter remains the same, the only way to increase perceived output pressure at the shower head is to use smaller openings or less openings in the shower head, or whatever you use at the outlet. Before comparing total flow output,I once thought about trying an oxygenics head, but the company does not make them with a brass finish or gold-tone. My shower head doesn't match my bath faucets, and neither match my sink faucets...water pressure was more important to me and I'd rather match everything else to the thing that gives me a good shower. 2007 Keystone Springdale 245 FWRLL-S (modified) 2000 F-250 7.3L SRW Cody and Kye, border collie extraordinaires Latest departure date: 10/1/2017 Find us at www.nomadicpawprints.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_Fan44 Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Seems like lots of choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Hiker Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 8:35 PM, DuneElliot said: My shower head doesn't match my bath faucets, and neither match my sink faucets...water pressure was more important to me and I'd rather match everything else to the thing that gives me a good shower. I just took the "low flow" regulator out of our current shower head and it greatly improved our shower experience! I don't think there is much difference in water used when I can rinse soap quickly versus having to take all day to get rinsed because of poor pressure. Happy Trails, Jim & Ginger/Nomad Hikers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Retirement 12/2016 Full-time 04/2017 VanLeigh Vilano/Ford F350 Blog site - https://www.trailer2trail.com/ Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=trailer2trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuneElliot Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Nomad Hiker said: I just took the "low flow" regulator out of our current shower head and it greatly improved our shower experience! I don't think there is much difference in water used when I can rinse soap quickly versus having to take all day to get rinsed because of poor pressure. The Oxygenics uses air to increase the pressure of the water so it is using the same amount of water as the lower pressure heads but with more output pressure...you get the best of both worlds...save water and have great pressure 2007 Keystone Springdale 245 FWRLL-S (modified) 2000 F-250 7.3L SRW Cody and Kye, border collie extraordinaires Latest departure date: 10/1/2017 Find us at www.nomadicpawprints.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 If conserving water is the goal, a oxygenics shower head is not going to work well. I often travel in the desert areas where getting water is an issue. Currently I am in a remote forest service campground that usually has water but it has been turned off for the season. My wife and I want to shower and wash hair with less than 1 gallon of water each. To do so we use a trickle of water not a high pressure spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 hours ago, JimK said: If conserving water is the goal, a oxygenics shower head is not going to work well. I often travel in the desert areas where getting water is an issue. Currently I am in a remote forest service campground that usually has water but it has been turned off for the season. My wife and I want to shower and wash hair with less than 1 gallon of water each. To do so we use a trickle of water not a high pressure spray. My Oxygenics has a adjustable flow knob at the base of the shower head, where the hose connects. Really cuts down on the amount of water coming out, but doesn't reduce the pressure. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 23 minutes ago, Al F said: adjustable flow knob at the base of the shower head, where the hose connects. Really cuts down on the amount of water coming out, but doesn't reduce the pressure. X2. And another option. http://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/120606-ecocamel-jetstorm-vs-oxygenics/ I still use my Oxygenetics on the outdoor shower, but I do prefer the jetstorm for my every day indoor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57becky Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 We purchased one of these several years ago to use when water is limited. They didn't have the oil rubbed bronze at the time, but still the same showerhead. They work very well and use little water but still give you a good shower. http://highsierra.worldsecuresystems.com/shop/marine-rv/hfcs-200-orb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 11 hours ago, DuneElliot said: The Oxygenics uses air to increase the pressure of the water so it is using the same amount of water as the lower pressure heads but with more output pressure...you get the best of both worlds...save water and have great pressure That defies logic and the rules of hydraulics, unless you have a pressurized air source to mix with water flow. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 7 hours ago, Ray,IN said: That defies logic and the rules of hydraulics, unless you have a pressurized air source to mix with water flow. Don't know how they do it with their venturi... ain't a mathapaticiology gradiate or even know how they get root beer in those wax a penny candy, but they work. Live it, love it. It must be magic. (at $39.95) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Quote 19 hours ago, DuneElliot said: The Oxygenics uses air to increase the pressure of the water so it is using the same amount of water as the lower pressure heads but with more output pressure...you get the best of both worlds...save water and have great pressure That defies logic and the rules of hydraulics, unless you have a pressurized air source to mix with water flow. Edited 7 hours ago by Ray,IN While I agree about the rules of Hydraulics. However the Oxygenics shower head gives a satisfying, fairly hard spray, even at water flows down to about 1 gallon/minute. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylarson Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Perception defines individual reality regardless of universal dogma. BTW: Oxygenics in RV and at home. Jan and Rocky Larson, Volunteers, USFWS , 9,300 hours each. 29 refuges since 2006. 2 new each year. 2004 Allegro 30DA, Workhorse 8.1, Banks, 2012 Jeep Liberty, Blue Ox Aladdin, 300 watts solar, 5 Optima group 31 AGM's, 2000w PSW inverter Philippians 4:11-13 KJV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Al F said: .... However the Oxygenics shower head gives a satisfying, fairly hard spray, even at water flows down to about 1 gallon/minute. This is the issue I have. I want to use a gallon or less for my entire shower. With the oxygenics shower head I could use most of that amount just adjusting the water temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, JimK said: This is the issue I have. I want to use a gallon or less for my entire shower. With the oxygenics shower head I could use most of that amount just adjusting the water temperature. That would dictate about a 30 second shower . I think I can afford to splurge a bit more than that . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I usually take 5 minutes or so for a Navy type shower. Using a lot of water can mean cutting short a trip and heading to an area that has water. This has nothing to do with the cost of water. If you always camp with hook ups, then there is no issue or reason to conserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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