(A) The structure for the shower is made on level ground from eight 8 foot fence posts each sunk 16 inches into the ground and topped with PVC pipe and a heavy gauge wire to form an upper edge. The shower platform is made of treated wood and both the platform and the dressing area have Astroturf surface areas. (B) A showerhead tops a pipe with water from warm and cool sources that can be regulated. (C) To heat water, a 55 gallon metal drum filled with water sits on a (D) cinderblock foundation with a propane burner. Twenty feet of copper tubing goes through the 55 gallon drum and then to heat resistent tubing that leads to the shower head. (E) A 4 x 8 foot sheet of heat resistent insulation serves to conserve heat in the metal drum. E A B HOW TO... C D H F Make an Outdoor Shower for 100 Campers G (F) 10 ml. black plastic is draped over the walls with the upper section of plastic held together with spray adhesive. (G) A boat anchor serves as a soap dish, and (H) a shower curtain is added at the entry. The finished shower includes a bench in the dressing area. This outdoor shower was designed by Dale Lohrey and Steve Schaab for a 3-day “spiritual convention” on a farm in Jacksboro, Tennessee. The gathering has been taking place annually since 1976. This book is by Beauvais Lyons, who has been attending the event since 1986. Lohrey, Schaab and Lyons have all served as “Commissioners” of the convention, which includes a shrine to Elvis Presley, a “Queen,” a “Fashion Pope,” and a softball tournament. This book may be downloaded and printed, but should remain unaltered. Pictures of any outdoor showers made based on this design can be emailed to [email protected].
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