Monday, July 18, 2016

the Donkey

So, I know most of you will snigger when we complain of the cold when it is 17 degrees
( at night) .....

But really, it is cold for us in the tropics!
                                        and taking cold water showers become.....
                                                                                                             a drag!




Claude took on the task to make us a donkey.  a Wood fired hot water system.





Got the drum for a few dollars and Claude raided his store for a few valves.... and elbows ....and a few metres of pipe.                     
                                     I searched the internet ( of course ;) and we decided on a 'plan'...

and within a few hours.......

                         Hot water showers  to order !!!!



 But....  the donkey  popped..........                          



                                                               Friends gave advice.....





 Although Claude had a vent pipe with a valve installed, we obviously did not crack it open enough and the pressure built up  caused the drum to pop out....

                           d a n g e r o u s !!!!






we now have the system optimised....and last night we had our second warm shower....
                                                     it works!




                                     this is  Claude having the first hot shower!




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