by Guy » Fri Mar 17, 2006 5:03 am
No, I am not going to repost the thong photo. BG made that disappear when we went to the new photo album system. Those here long enough remember it was a hairy experience, but someone had to get Steve Frederick to post Lil Diner updates. Please hold your standing ovation for my sacrifice for the group. It, also, was easier to post something like that when we only had 500 members and not the 2500 we have now.
The Zodi vs. Coleman Comparison
(Remember we are DIYers and many of us could rewire and replumb either of these two devices to achieve the advantages of each, or limit the disadvantages. However, I will still list the disadvantages)
The Zodi disadvantages:
1. Batteries are "D" cell and must be replaced.
2. The Temp only goes up to 100 degrees F.
3. The unit gets VERY HOT and is difficult to carry after using.
4. The Zodi is only for Showering , and not for HOT Instant Beverages or preheating pasta water for Gail.
5. The Zodi must be lit with a match or lighter.
The Zodi Advantage :
1. The pump puts out 1.25 gallons per minute and not 3/4 gallon per minute (Some may say this is a disadvantage since on neither unit can nor should you vary the flow of water)
The Coleman or Oster is safer to carry, has an electric or Piezo lighter, and the temperature can go up to 160 degrees F.
The batteries are rechargeable and the same knob that turns on the pump also lights the burner and chooses the temp at the same time. As a superb safety feature on the Coleman you cannot get the Hottest water without continuing to hold the knob while the 160 degree water is flowing.
Last year I spent time helping Dave Nathanson with His shower heater which has the same problem as the Zodi and Coleman - that you cannot control the water flow and conserve water. You cannot merely bend the hose because both machines will keep heating the water trapped above the burners and when you allow it to flow free again you will burn yourself. What we worked on is a system that allows you to slow the output of the shower head while returning the unused flow back to the water tank to be reheated.
BTW, Zodi used to make a three in one combination, with seperate Shower attachments, tent heater attachment, and hot water (real Hot) attachment, that you had to put on top of a single burner and pump unit depending on your need at that time of day.
Regards,
Guy
Keep on living, laughing, learning and loving.
