This system is very good for van life, especially as an extra for a multifilter system. The first quick shower would go to a wastewater reservoir, and then after rinsing, you switch to this system and shower until the water gets cold. You'll already be clean, so the filters won't get clogged. Then you drain the water to a gray water reservoir with extra filters. This will probably reduce water consumption by more than 70%.

Honesly, you could achieve this with a small shower pump system from amz and a kiddy pool, and if you want hot water add a propane camp shower heater, put it all in big tote or kiddy pool and recirculate. Add an inline filter before it hits the heater. And you would have the same setup only better because it heats...but not as fancy looking, for a fraction of the cost.

@l.e.phillips

6 ай бұрын

Something like this was my thinking. Hurray for DIY! 😄

@maryk4588

6 ай бұрын

Yes. But do a quick 3 minute shower first - then dump THAT dirty, soapy water into the grey water tank. Then recirculate clean, hot water for as long as you like. Of course that water should be filtered, as it potentially could be swallowed or inhaled as steam.

What a wonderful invention. Bravo. More, more, more!

Take a wateritight box,fill it with water, drop a submersible pump into it, connect pump to hose and garden sprinkler, join the pump in the water, have a shower.

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

That's right! Though big advantage of Loopz is the water gets filtered, this means your water is as good as new after each loop :)

@BWT599

Жыл бұрын

Yep you definitely want some kind of filter. I have the endless shower from Australia and the water gets nasty pretty quickly.

Thank you for sharing great idea.

Mooi idee zeg! Echter gezien prijs basismidel en acessoires/filters, en het ontbreken van een verwarming, voorlopig geen optie. Zou ook in 24 en 48VV leverbaar moeten zijn.

I've looked at a number of recirculating shower units for campers, and they seem pretty convoluted to assemble. Not to mention you've got to change out the filters once a month. I can easily see spending 500+ dollars on the parts. I believe this unit from Loops is around the thousand dollars US shipped, and also includes the shower base which is typically another $150.00. The question I have is how often do the filters need to be changed? The systems I've seen typically have a 20 µm filter followed by a 5 µm sediment filter and then finally a 5 µm carbon filter, and then there is the final UV filter. And most of the systems usually have a prefilter as well that need to get changed. If the filters can be rinsed as opposed to changed, I can quickly see where the savings would be substantial. I'm not seeing anything on the website that talks about replacement filters other than the big stainless steel one, which I gather is more of a prefilter. And if a heating pad could be developed that would be awesome, I would imagine the energy demands would be pretty high though to heat water. Pumping the water through a heat exchanger might be a cheaper option, but would be interesting to see what the company develops here. I just like to know about the filters. Could Hamwells respond please.

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Troy, Thanks for your comment! We think we distinguish ourselves by offering a complete system. Loopz consist of the shower tray, the water reservoir, the filtration system, the electronics and of course the shower head. All together in one compact design👌 The filtration system has three stages: The deck and its supports serve as the first filter to filter out the biggest particles, next up is the microfilter to collect hair, sand, skin flakes. All the smaller particles up to 38 micron. Last but not least is the UV-C LED to kill most of the bacteria and viruses. Those filters do not need to be replaced. We designed the Loopz by keeping sustainability in mind and therefore choose to use high quality materials/components to extend its lifespan. About the microfilter, it could be nice to have a spare one. In case you like to clean the other one or something like that. We do advise to rinse this microfilter after each shower to prevent it from getting clogged. A heating element will definitely be an improvement so this is something we are working on. 🙂 Cheers, Team Hamwells

@Deltro61

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, btw what is the flow rate (Gallons or liters per min)? And what is the power requirement for the UV-C filter? Typically these are not 12 volt due to power consumption. I'm guess your flow rate is fairly low to compensate.

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

@@Deltro61 The UV-C LED is included in the system, so it also runs on 12V. The flow rate is around 3,5 liters per minute, we think that makes it a very comfortable shower 🙂

@Deltro61

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That is .92 gallons per minute, which for a shower is pretty low. May I ask the total amperage required to run your entire set up?

@76Eliam

2 жыл бұрын

@@Deltro61 According to their website the max power draw is 24W so 2 amps at 12V.

So these units start at around $780 USD, before shipping? Dayummm! Looks nice from here.

@rachelross5829

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'll use a different method!

@JoyinFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

You were the 1st comment I saw when I clicked the link....and the last lol!

@TheCriticalChris

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoyinFlorida 😁

@JoyinFlorida

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCriticalChris 😉

@juliesvendsen6393

Жыл бұрын

@Rachel Ross, you never have to replace the filters though. With the other systems I've seen, you have to change the filters fairly often. As you may have guessed it adds up quickly. Best of luck

Awesome setup, where are you located?

@TheKnightsShield

Жыл бұрын

According to their website, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

For now just fill it with warm or hot water. You can fashion a water source with internal heater and a pump and use it to fill the reservior. I think it will work fine.

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Also we offer an overflow kit, which means you are able to add hot water when the water temperature cools down, without the reservoir flooding.

Bathing with biodegradable soap such as Castile soap can be discarded in nature as it does not leave a harmful residue.

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

True! Try to limit the amount of soap being used, because these kind of soaps clog up the filter very quickly.

@kingben7962

2 жыл бұрын

Patrick has obviously never used a recirculating shower… damn KZread for taking dislikes off

So you shower yourself with the dirty water that just came off of your body? What am I missing here?

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

You shower with the filtered water that just came off your body 😉 Loopz uses a sediment filter, microfilter and an (optional) UV-C Led.

Please tell me how I can buy this shower! Is it sold in the US?!

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we ship worldwide! Please check out hamwells.com/loopz :)

this is great, but can it heat the water? I don't enjoy cold showers...

@hamwellsbv

5 ай бұрын

Hi! The Loopz itself can't heat the water, though we are developing an add-on to heat the water.

The water only filtered by that metal thing? I don't think that would be enough.....

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

The filtration process consist of three stages: the sediment filter, micro filter and UV-C Led. The "metal thing" is the first stage 😉

@melzz

2 жыл бұрын

@@hamwellsbv ah i see, thank you for the explanation

@graydenfisher5704

2 жыл бұрын

The other thing is you don't leave water in the system, it's just your 1 shower that you can take as long as you like and then you change the water next time .

@ok-ch5xr

8 ай бұрын

Where can I purchase

Can this be used inside a sprinter buscamper aswell

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it can! We have various customers building the Loopz in their camper van, tiny house etc.

@DS-tj2jc

2 жыл бұрын

@@hamwellsbv is there a video showing indoor use?

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

@@DS-tj2jc not yet! We're working on it :)

Does it warm the water?

@hamwellsbv

7 ай бұрын

The Loopz itself doesn't have this feature, but we are developing an add-on so our customers can also enjoy a hot shower. Stay tuned for updates!

Can you buy this in the U.S.?

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that's possible! Visit hamwells.com/en/shop . We ship worldwide 🌍

Does this heat the water

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Loopz does not heat the water, but you can fill it up or mix it with hot water. Furthemore we're developing an accessory to heat the water and to keep it warm :)

What is the weight capacity of this?

@hamwellsbv

Жыл бұрын

Hi! We advise a maximum weight of 100kg.

Wait how does it heat the water

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Currently, Loopz does not heat the water. However, we are developing a heating pad which is an accessory to the current Loopz. This should be put in the water reservoir to heat the water and to keep it warm :)

@freedomishealthy1086

2 жыл бұрын

@@hamwellsbv hmm

@velianlodestone1249

2 жыл бұрын

@Rick Christopher You can fill the shower with warm water; will take some time to cool

In a cold winter?

@hamwellsbv

7 ай бұрын

We're busy developing a heating element, so our customers can enjoy a hot shower too!

1. That screen is supposed to filter soap, oil, poop, bacteria, and dirt? Please explain. 2. No mention of heating the water, is it supposed to?

@hamwellsbv

7 ай бұрын

1. The microfilter isn't the only filter the Loopz uses. First in line is a sediment filter which filters out the larger particles. Following that we have the microfilter. An exceptionally fine filter capable of trapping particles as small as 38 microns. Last but certainly not least, we integrated UV-C LED technology, which effectively breaks down 99.99% of the molecular bonds in bacteria and viruses. 2. The Loopz itself doesn't heat the water, but we are developing an add-on so our customers can enjoy a hot shower too.

The hose looks like its maybe 36 inches long. Must be a shower for very short people..

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning this! The hose is actually around 200cm / 78 inch :)

everything is sold out

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Just to let you know, Loopz is back in stock! 🙂

Just think, what happens when you pee ???

@davej7434

2 жыл бұрын

For you bring a catheter.

@hamwellsbv

2 жыл бұрын

Just don't pee under the shower.. if you do, you'll have a bacteria-free golden shower 😅

That’s a lot of money for a cold, “rinse with your own butt water” shower. Even with a micro dingleberry filter. Hard pass.

@annafarr582

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Napo5000

6 ай бұрын

Why isn’t your butt clean…? 🤢

Странное изобретение) А если написаешь в поддон или высморкаешься, или потный грязный войдёшь после разгрузки вагона с кирпичами? 🤣 Сомнительое удовольствие🤢

Good concept but not for me.. I can not recycle water like that. That’s grouse.. Sorry, 😂

@davej7434

2 жыл бұрын

SO you never took a bath?

@marilyngrube2417

2 жыл бұрын

@@davej7434 I am 58 now, I was homeless on foot for 2 yrs when I 15-17, Amazingly, I never missed a good shower, 43 yrs ago there were never anything convenience. I was never dirty bcuz I bartered, I went to the Marketplace, I offer my service to clean the stands, After I cleaned with hose, I took my showers.

@juliesvendsen6393

Жыл бұрын

@Marilyn Grube, it's triple filtered. 🙃

No heat? I just looked up the price on your website. You're asking $600 for a sink pump, a plastic tray, and a $30 shower head. You must think the whole world is stupid! "Just put a 'z' on the end of the name and the Gen-Y's will eat it up". I'll bet your marketing people are behind this nonsense.

i just had so say ewww

@mymai2792

2 жыл бұрын

Do you say ewww everytime someone takes a bath? Did you not see the filter? The shower water comes out from the shower head recycled & cleaner than sitting in bath water. If you've lived in a van or camped a long time you wouldn't say eww.

@williamboyle8918

2 жыл бұрын

@@mymai2792 I Second the ewww you ! LoL. Way, way better options out there.

@morsumbra9692

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamboyle8918 please share these better options for a RECIRCULATING shower. I know of a 10k option from nomadic customs but that's about it.

@juliesvendsen6393

Жыл бұрын

@William Boyle, you sir are a bonehead. The water is triple filtered before it makes its way back to you.

@juliesvendsen6393

Жыл бұрын

@Dexter Sullivan, what part of triple filtered do you not understand? It doesn't recycle your dirt. Anything under 38 microns is filtered out. The rest gets purified by light. 🤦‍♀️

This is silly. Use a shower head with an on/off feature. Wet yourself. Turn the showerhead off and wash. Turn the showerhead back on and rinse yourself. That's the best way to save water. You shouldn't even be trying to take long showers. It's not the best for your skin. Change your attitude about showers.

@georgebookercompilation7486

8 ай бұрын

Some people including myself like to stand in the shower finding it therapeutic and relaxing