What is the temp. rise? I see the question was asked but I'm not too clear on the answer. Ambient water is 35 degrees. Warm enough to shower?
1424439
The speed that the water flows matter a lot what the max temperature is. I slow the water down and get hot water at that temp. But, I would say at that temp that I have a third of the normal water flow.
651000
I don't know sorry. The water isn't very hot though at its highest temp. I am using the kettle now. :(
1707157
Depends on the starting water temp. It will come close but that is super hot. Most health departments only require 110-120.
272200
Our pool is 83 degrees and makes entering the pool easier. I believe that you would be too warm. Also the air temperature when you shoulders are out of the water can make a difference. If the sun is out you can be very warm.
1313326
It is all dependent on how hot your water is. With hot tap water, it stays *hot* for 30minutes or so. Then it is just warm.
1357168
this unit is very small, i live in the central valley of california. not very cold here, but the ground water temp. is not very cold, and the unit barely warmed the water for one shower. the answer to your question depends on where you live, but i would say "no".
984433
Probably depends on the size of heater you get but mine got close to 100 a couple times, not intending to, then the workout felt yucky too but there really is quite a wide range on the heater bought from them. I'm not sure the highest, but I don't think you'd want it on that temp anyway if you are working out in it. I imagine there are other heaters too. It's not all that much water really but the heater does need to be kept on a schedule.
1795551
I agree with Chris' comment. I am in metro Atlanta have 1 20' and on a nice sunny day I can raise the water temp 5 to 6 degrees in a 20,000 gal above ground pool. Hope that helps
681632
It depends on some other factors like how May degrees you wish to raise the temp and in how much time? Does the pool have a cover? What is the typical ambient temp? http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/swimming-pool-heating-d_878.html
479098
The temp depends on the weather. If it is the middle of summer, and 100 degrees outside, the temp would be extremely hot. If your using it in the winter, you will need direct sun for at least 4-5 hours just to get a warm shower. Just hold your hand to the bag and you will see if it will be too hot to shower with. You can always let it cool down before using it.
1234001
80 degrees above the in coming water supply. Durning the winter I cut up heat supply and decrease the water flow. With the warming temps, I have already upped the water flow. This will be our 1st summer with this unit, I can already tell I will need a lot less heat flow and can have max water flow.
1114433
I don't think the sensor temp can be adjusted. But I think that the water heater at the lowest setting (but not vacation mode) should be fine. I've had the sensor not stop the flow if the kids turn the hot water on to less than half, but you can feel the water and it's barely lukewarm at that point. I think as long as you turn the hot to full blast when you turn it on, even with the lowest water heater temp, it will still stop the flow. If you have two handles on your water, leave the cold off. Your goal is to get the most hot water to the showerhead as fast as possible to flush out the cold water in the pipes. If you have a one handled shower faucet, just turn it all the way up. I don't think the sensor temp can be adjusted. But I think that the water heater at the lowest setting (but not vacation mode) should be fine. I've had the sensor not stop the flow if the kids turn the hot water on to less than half, but you can feel the water and it's barely lukewarm at that point. I think as long as you turn the hot to full blast when you turn it on, even with the lowest water heater temp, it will still stop the flow. If you have two handles on your water, leave the cold off. Your goal is to get the most hot water to the showerhead as fast as possible to flush... » Read More I don't think the sensor temp can be adjusted. But I think that the water heater at the lowest setting (but not vacation mode) should be fine. I've had the sensor not stop the flow if the kids turn the hot water on to less than half, but you can feel the water and it's barely lukewarm at that point. I think as long as you turn the hot to full blast when you turn it on, even with the lowest water heater temp, it will still stop the flow. If you have two handles on your water, leave the cold off. Your goal is to get the most hot water to the showerhead as fast as possible to flush out the cold water in the pipes. If you have a one handled shower faucet, just turn it all the way up. « Show Less
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it gets just shy of 95 degrees... well maybe a little more than shy... i'd say about 85 degress... but if it is going to be too low you are in good shape.. if its going to be to high, i'd look elsewhere.
337684
It depends on how hot the water is when you start. I usually use the hot water from my sink which is about 115 degrees. I usually cook things at 140 and it takes about 10 minutes to get up to temperature. It's really quite fast.
2111406
Maybe not a shower temp but water yes. I say no on the shower because the shower spray is not solid and I think it will also read the temp of the wall behind the shower. Kind of give you a mix of the two. I'm a apt manager. Use it to measure fridge and freezer temps, heater outlet temp in winter and A/C temp in summer plus lots of other things. I didn't think I'd use it, but after the first day of owning it I have found I use it all the time for different things. Love it, it's a great toy.
707203
Yes. I have it set at 112 degrees, and there is plenty of hot water. Depending on your shower head flow, you might have to increase your setting to a higher temperature. it s max is 140 degrees.
171463
I've only used this in the very direct sun of the summer and it took about 2-3 hours to heat to a temp comfortable to shower with. I doubt even in the most direct sun of winter that it would heat up more than a couple of degrees. I'd suggest filling it partially with tap water and carefully adding some warm, not hot, water to it from a camp stove. While this is made of pretty durable materials, hot water would likely cause some damage. Using a funnel to add it in would help with this, but all of this might be more trouble than it's worth.