Shower
Notes
Below here are just a random collection of notes and represent my thoughts and ramblings and any information should be vetted by yourself. This information will be updated as the design process moves along.
Control Panel -
Water Saving modes
Recic Recirc 100%
High High turbidity
Med Med turbidity
Low Low turbidity
Fresh Fresh Only
Inputs
System Power Sw - Digital
Flush Cycle PB - Digital
Turbidity sensor - Analog
Filter Ouptut Pressure - Analog
Filter Input Pressure - Analog
Fresh Water Pressure - Analog
Spindown Output Pressure - Analog
Spindown Input Pressure - Analog
Outputs
Fresh Water Valve - Digital
Clean Flush Valve - Digital
Dirty Water Dump Valve - Digital
UV - Digital
Readouts
Shower System - On - Off/On System On
Dirty water valve status - Off/On Recirc/Dump
Clean Flush valve status - Off/On Large Indication of water wasting
Fresh Water Usage Flow Total - Shower Water Usage
Spindown filter drop - PSI - Maintenance
Main filter drop - PSI - Maintenance
Fresh/Recir Water Pressure - PSI - Indicates source of water
System On
Enable Fresh Water Valve
Enable Recirc Pump
Enable Drain Pump
Enable UV
Enable turbidity to dump valve circuit
Controller
Start Button -
Open FW Main, Drain and Recirc pumps, UV On.
Green light after some water has recirculated.
End Button -
Keep FW valve open, open CF valve, run for x time, close FW and CF valves and turn off pumps and UV,
Force Dump Button - button to force dirty water valve to dump water
Button - Keep FW valve open, open CF valve, run for x time, close FW and CF valves and turn off pumps and UV,
Adjustment - Turbidity Sensitivity Adjustment
Adjustment - Shower Temperature (may just be part of the mixing valve)
Status - Green Ready and Recirculating - Red - Dumping Water - Blue End of shower purge
Status - Pressure Readouts
Status - Filter Pressure Drops with warnings
"For ceiling and walls PVC bead board from Home Depot
Use for shower board?"
Led for shower fresh water use
https://www.adafruit.com/product/5127?fbclid=IwAR0EfcGdrY8kgbLosIH4VuzI6qfTnpFfFlXQWy5elFXMRu0dXzvQYVUNgAE_aem_AeDHttA7GDjREBJo0uyVx5OQoA7RJNZUCE0c9srPHVYaBpJHxDFBS3m9xKlQlW77Bj5C4rtM4kXMhqoDqgHkh3O1
Recirculating Shower (Orbital) Review
https://www.sustainingtree.com/a-recirculating-shower-by-orbital-systems/
Recirculating Showers
https://hamwells.com/en/
https://flow-loop.com/
https://showerloop.org/
Recirculating Shower design
https://www.elevationoutdoors.com/go-outside/road-diaries-the-van-shower-reinvented/
Bilge pump for dirty water
Membrane Solutions 20 Micron Pleated Polyester Sediment Water Filter 10"x2.5" Replacement Cartridge Universal Whole House Pre-Filter Compatible with W50PE, WFPFC3002, SPC-25-1050, FM-50-975 - 4 Pack https://a.co/d/dqpJ22a
Blu Tech 0.2 Micron High Flow Water Filter 2 Pack, 2.5” x 10”, for RV Water Filter System, 10-Inch Filter Superior to 5 Micron Water Filter, or Used as a 10 Inch Whole House Water Filter Cartridge https://a.co/d/dWuoD3K
Whale Gulper 220 Graywater Pump - Manages Gray Waste in Boats & RV - 3.5 GPM Flow Rate - 12V/24V https://a.co/d/gajcIce
Run this with course filter then to high pressure pump to fine filters.
Shower curtain track full square
https://americantracksupply.com/product/custom-track/
https://www.instructables.com/Showerloop/
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0412/1028/2140/files/Template_rev5.pdf?v=1678905373
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0412/1028/2140/files/RainStick_Shower_Technical_Document_May_2023.pdf?v=1686932049
Gray Water Filter
https://www.skimoil.com/gray-water-filter.html
Aqualoop gray water recycling
https://www.ecoviewater.com/products/aqualoop/
Water Filter Guru
https://waterfilterguru.com/backwash-filter-basics/
Water filter mag - info
https://www.waterfiltermag.com/
Rainstick Recirculating Shower
https://rainstickshower.com/blogs/our-stories/everything-you-need-to-know-about-recirculating-showers
DIY Turbidity Sensor
https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/design-a-fast-and-accurate-water-source-turbidity-sensor
Self Priming Bilge Pump
https://www.westmarine.com/rule-industries-self-priming-dry-bilge-pump-with-on-off-switch-12v-20196275.html
https://www.pentair.com/en-us/products/residential/water-supply-disposal/marine/shurflo-380-1000-gph-bilge-pumps.html
Low Profile Shower Drain Chrome Plated ABS Shower Tray Siphon Slim Drain 90mm 36 L/min Water Flow, Low Profile p Trap Side Drain https://a.co/d/3NY0iwb
Taco 418 Hy-Vent 1/2" Female x 3/4" Male Float Style Automatic Air Vent, 150 psi https://a.co/d/eU2fqSx
ITT Hoffman Specialty 791 Model 791 Water Vent Valve https://a.co/d/9ZJNzuL
Pentair Pentek 150072 Traditional Standard Filter Housing, 3/4" NPT #10 Clear Water Filter Housing with Mounting Bracket Cap, 10-Inch, Blue/Clear https://a.co/d/6giN4ew
Hydronix SPC-25-1050 Polyester Pleated Sediment Water Filter, Washable & Reusable, 2.5" X 10", 50 Micron https://a.co/d/8J3tEc5
Hoffman 401475-1/8" Straight Air Vent for Hot Water Steam Heating Convector Air Valve, 508 https://a.co/d/5KBGujq
AYIVG Matte Black Shower Flow Control Valve Temperature Display Concealed 3 Way Outlet Function Shower Diverter Valve Brass Thermostatic Mixing Valve Kit Replacement Can Run Together https://a.co/d/dV1tOnB
SKOWLL Shower System Ceiling Mount Digital Overhead Shower Faucet Set 12 Inch Shower Head with LCD Display Valve Trim Kit, 7416C-MB Matte Black https://a.co/d/5ULQfnD
Custom shower pans
https://www.frigodesign.com/custom-shower-enclosures/stainless-steel-showers/
https://tetravan.com/collections/all/products/in-floor-shower-pan
https://www.omegaproductsinc.com/index.html
Shower curtain track
Ceiling Curtain Track, Flexible Curtain Track Ceiling Wall Black Bendable Mounted Heavy Duty 14Ft Sliding Shower Curtain Rail, Room Divider, Ceiling Track Set for Curtains, RV, Bunk Bed, Bay Window https://a.co/d/8GiVXWk
Shower curtain thing
BAOYOUNI Fold-able Wall Mounted Shower Curtain Rod Space Saver Stainless Steel Fan-Shaped Bath Curtain Holder Rail 34.65'' https://a.co/d/8HK7PB3
U shaped shower curtain rod (could be cut down to size?)
Sikaiqi 304 Stainless U Shaped Bathroom Bathtub Corner Shower Curtain Rod Rack, Size Adjustable (U Shaped Black, Length on both sides: 31.5"-47",Middle width:34.7"-43") https://a.co/d/33akEUW
https://atoverland.com/products/fast-disconnect-external-shower
https://geysersystems.com/products/rv-shower-geyser-ecoshower-half-kit
https://ambassadormarine.com/shower-mixers
Shower mixer
Ambassador Marine Aidack Hot/Cold Shut Off Valve/Mixer, Chrome
Shower head handheld
Handheld Shower Head, WASSERN High Pressure 6 Setting Rainfall Massage Water Saving Trickle Pause Extra Long 80'' Stainless Steel Hose Adjustable Bracket Brass Ball Joint 5.2'' Matte Black
https://storytelleroverland.com/blogs/news/whats-the-halo-shower-system
Shower
Shower should have soap dispenser(s)
Vent above shower
Quick disconnect shower hose to prevent rattling noise
Clothes line.
Pocket for shower curtain to store in out of sight.
Swing out closet / hidden shower
360 siphon sewer vent might be useful.
Put skylight above shower for more head room and skylight should open for venting shower.
For shower drain shape underlaying foam and place small Coosa boards to follow profile. Cover whole floor with vinyl.
Nautilus sliding shower door
Canyon Adventure Vans makes an extendable shower rod
Foot rest for Lisa leg shaving
Really need to think about the shower draining when the van is not level.
Run separate pump for shower fresh water
Turbidity sensor IC
"ADPD1080BCPZ
Eval board EVAL-ADPD1080Z-PRX
SFH 229 Photodiode
SFH 4550 Diode
TST-10 Sensor
Custom solid surface shower pan