Is the Oxygenics still the best replacement to get good pressure for navy showers?

Yes, but their newer variable spray pattern one is even better, still a stronger spray but just like the multi pattern ones you put in the house.

starlord wrote:Yes, but their newer variable spray pattern one is even better, still a stronger spray but just like the multi pattern ones you put in the house.Is that the Fury Model?

I purchased a generic spray head that hurts my skin at 8 PSI and 2 gal minute for eight dollars on eBay. I have to throttle it way back.

My answer is NO. I travel in the southwest in a truck camper with a 30 gallon tank. When water conservation is needed, which is most of the time, I try to use no more than 1 gallon of water per shower. A high pressure spray can run through that amount of water in less than 1 minute. Instead I wet down with a slow trickle of water, I soap up, and then rinse with a slightly higher volume of water but certainly not a high volume pressure spray. The Oxygenics or similar shower heads may use less water than a home shower turned on high, but they are still not suitable for conserving shower water.

Haha, yes, TC's typically have little water tanks.I adjusted my water pump to put out the least amount of pressure. There is a Phillips screw on top of the motor, outside that can be turned. When on low psi setting it runs half-a-second repeatedly instead of one big surge and long pause. The water tends to surge from weak to weaker, but I use less water.I will even go so far to get my wash cloth wet under the sink, soap it up before turning the shower head on. Seems like wetting the wash cloth under the shower head spray waste more water.Maybe we need a water-saving thread….I have not seen shower heads that are adjustable for gpm. They exist?

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pismopete
Explorer
May 28, 2019
Woodtroll wrote:
Bought an Oxygenics based on recommendations here, and hated it. About like getting hit with a garden hose nozzle on full stream. Pressure, yes, but no spread.

Much happier with the EcoCamel Jetstorm, which "boosts" pressure but gives a wide, gentler spread:

https://www.ecocamel-showerheads.com/products/110/product/product

Same with us. Bought the Qxygenics and was very disappointed. Heard about the Eco Camel. Tried and love it.
Woodtroll
Explorer
May 27, 2019
Bought an Oxygenics based on recommendations here, and hated it. About like getting hit with a garden hose nozzle on full stream. Pressure, yes, but no spread.

Much happier with the EcoCamel Jetstorm, which "boosts" pressure but gives a wide, gentler spread:

https://www.ecocamel-showerheads.com/products/110/product/product
AllegroD
Nomad
May 27, 2019
Well, we did the install. Took a whole minute. Light test. Have not been camping and taken full shower, yet. We like the Fury. Good pressure, Easy op.
AllegroD
Nomad
May 22, 2019
Thanks all. Gonna give the Fury a try. Will let you know how it works in about a week.
Retired_JSO
Explorer II
May 21, 2019
AllegroD wrote:
Is the Oxygenics still the best replacement to get good pressure for navy showers?

We bought one about 2months ago for our new Cardinal. Big mistake for me, it spit the water instead of providing a shower spray. Took it off and will find a friend that likes to have their shower spit on them.
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
May 21, 2019
Woowee a lot of waster has flown under that bridge -- was about 12 years ago. No adjustment on the head. I put a slider thumb control to cut back on volume, and a long hose.

Hooked to a stick & brick these days. The softened water reduces rinse time by half IMHO. Can't win...

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No low flow head is worth squat unless you can turn it off. This means using a long hose with the shutoff in the nozzle.

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starlord
Explorer
May 21, 2019
Yes, the Fury is what I was referring to. In reference to some of the comments made above, I also have a six gallon water tank and tend to take longer hotter showers to sooth an old achy body but with the water reducer switch on the shower and turning it to off on the shower head to soap up, I have never run out of hot water.
dalenoel
Explorer II
May 20, 2019
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
I purchased a generic spray head that hurts my skin at 8 PSI and 2 gal minute for eight dollars on eBay. I have to throttle it way back.

Which one on Ebay did you get?
JimK-NY
Explorer II
May 20, 2019
ajriding wrote:
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I have not seen shower heads that are adjustable for gpm. They exist?

I let my water heater run until it reaches a comfortable temperature. I do that by using a timer and then making a final check at the kitchen sink which is located within one foot of the heater. I then open the shower valve partially to achieve a low flow. That is turned off as soon as a I wet down and begin using soap. Then I turn it back on again at a low amount in order to rinse off. My shower uses about 1 gallon. My wife uses slightly more if she washes her hair.
AllegroD
Nomad
May 20, 2019
Thanks for all the recommendations. Appreciate the help.