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Title: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 30, 2014, 01:00:23 PM
Hey guys,
Bart here from Joolca. We are a small company in Melbourne that sells portable hot water units. You're welcome to have a look at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/joolcaco (https://www.facebook.com/joolcaco) or website http://www.joolca.com.au/ (http://www.joolca.com.au/) to have a look at some images and customer testimonials. You can also have a look at our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/user/JoolcaPtyLimited (https://www.youtube.com/user/JoolcaPtyLimited) for some video demonstrations. In saying that, I'm not here to advertise. I hope to not only learn from everyone here, but to also give my two cents about portable hot water and to answer any questions or concerns anyone may have.
Thanks!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here
Post by: muzza01 on September 30, 2014, 02:46:02 PM
I like the idea but after scooting around your website  I couldn't find out how much it cost.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here
Post by: wilson79 on September 30, 2014, 03:59:12 PM
Hi Bart and welcome..

I am currently looking at a country comfort system and are interested in some more info on your system.

why should I purchase yours over the Country Comfort unit? Oh and as Muzz said how much?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here
Post by: MattNQ on September 30, 2014, 04:14:34 PM
Price is on there now - $299 for the "Hottap"
Neat little unit.
However "Flotap" product page won't load
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 30, 2014, 04:21:10 PM
@muzza01: Thats strage, did you check the product page? (not trying to be funny ha ha). The price should be up there but we've been having some trouble lately so that might explain why you couldn't see it. Anyhow the unit is $299 including delivery.

@wilson79: The country comfort works in a similar way to our system. We do believe that we have the best portable water heater on the market, from the quality of the components, the general finish, down to the details like accessories, instruction manual design etc. For us the HOTTAP is our business, we don't sell other unrelated products. Because we have this focus we're constantly improving our product - improved digital display with battery indicator, snap connectors for water inlet / outlet (to save you screwing them on and losing rubber gaskets while out camping) / improved shower hose (higher pressure and UV resistant) etc.

We're releasing a range of accessories very soon which we don't want to reveal but are things that people in the myswag community and others have mentioned there is a need for.

Finally, we have a proper two year warranty that actually means something. We have parts in stock and we actually repair faulty units rather than throw them out, because we know how to.

Cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 30, 2014, 04:24:17 PM
Price is on there now - $299 for the "Hottap"
Neat little unit.
However "Flotap" product page won't load

Sorry, the webpage is still not 100% complete which is why that page isn't working yet (as well as a few others).

The Flotap is our pump range. We have two diaphragm pumps, 6L/min and 12L/min.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here
Post by: wilson79 on September 30, 2014, 04:56:42 PM
Thanks Bart

I am seriously considering your unit..
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 30, 2014, 05:44:15 PM
Thanks Bart,

I am seriously considering your unit..

No problems at all! Cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: BUNDY on September 30, 2014, 06:29:29 PM
Hi Bart
 just a couple of questions for you on your product as i am also doing reserch on these items for my build....
First can you confirm its weight as site has two wieghts listed
Second can you provide data on flow rate above the 6lpm at 25deg indicated upto the 52deg max temp
Third i take it the max temp increse of 35deg is in relation to above waters ambient temp to start with
Fourth how long have you been selling this product or similer for
Fifth and last one can you allso privide any long or short term testing of this product  to its construction and performance.........
Thanks again Bart for sharing your product with us and look forward to your information

Oops new there was one more dimentions it states 165mm thick but no height or width

Cheers

BUNDY
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: jetcrew on September 30, 2014, 07:08:21 PM
Hey bart,

is the internal battery a 6 or 12v and can you have it wired for a 12v input instead of a battery ?

Also does the internal pump have a pick up ability ( will it suck water up from a bucket ect) or are you required to force the water through the unit, i guess my question is what size pump is required to replicate the pressure of the mains hose you had attached in the video.

looks really good neat and clean.

Jet ;D ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: bazt on September 30, 2014, 08:01:11 PM
Hi, you mention in the ad that the flexible gas anw water lines are included. How long are they and what fitting is on the end of the gas pipe.
bazt

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 01, 2014, 09:49:24 AM
@Bundy:

Sorry for the troubles with our website, I should have mentioned in the original post that its still under construction in a few parts.

1) 370mm (H) x 270mm (W) x 165mm (D)
2) 4.5KGs dead weight
3) Don't have flow rate data above 6LPM. The water regulator at the unit won't allow any more that just over 6L to flow through the unit (even when connected to garden hose mains).
4) Yes, the 35C increase is with water flow adjusted downwards and in relation to the incoming water temperature.
5) We've been selling for just over two years with another year prior to that taken up modifying and preparing it for compliance to local gas standards.
6) Well as part of the Australian Standards testing for any gas appliance, all of the critical gas & safety components go through lots of endurance testing to confirm their quality. Standards in this country are probably higher than anywhere else in the world. Otherwise we don't have any other 3rd party testing. Though we have sold thousands over the years and none have come back with issues relating to construction. Performance yes  - (the odd faulty unit) but we get those sorted quickly.


@Jetcrew:

The HOTTAP doesn't have any pumps built in.

The unit itself operates off 2 x D batteries to provide ignition (last 6-12 months depending on brand and how often you use it).

If you don't have mains water then you'll need a pump to push water through the system.

Minimum pump specs are 4L/min and 45kPa which equates to a fairly small pump.

We sell a 12V Diaphragm pump with pressure switch for $30 additional which is 5.1L/min flow and 70psi. This can be connected to your car battery / cigarette fitting etc while in the bush. The beauty of these kind of pumps is that they kick on automatically once you turn the water flow on with the shower head and correspondingly turn off when you switch water flow off.

So if you imagine being inside a shower tent, you flick the water on and 1) The pump kicks in and 2) the unit automatically ignites without you having to turn anything on manually. Flick water off and both shut off.

@Bazt:

Yup, 2m shower hose and shower rose is included. This includes quick connect fittings for easy set up. Gas hose and regulator also included, 1.2m. The gas pipe has standard POL male fitting connection to the bottle.

Cheers

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: BUNDY on October 01, 2014, 11:12:26 AM
Hi Bart
Thanks for your quik reply so if i understand it to achieve a higher than 25deg temp the flow rate would reduce below 6lpm to allow water in the system to heat for longer..?
The 370mm height does that include the handle or just the unit

Cheers

BUNDY
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 01, 2014, 12:14:38 PM
Hey Bundy,

Yes, you are completely correct.

The 370mm height includes just the unit itself. The handle folds down to the back of the unit or it can also be removed.

Thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Cousinlarry on October 01, 2014, 01:05:34 PM
G'day Bart

I bought one of your gas water heaters in January this year off Ebay and although it appears to be a tidy unit I have yet to get it to work reliably. I'm not having a rant but, just letting you know the history in case others come across the same issue.
When it was connected up and I ran water through it I could hear the clicker/starter going but, it never lit the gas. I thought I had too low water pressure as it states it requires 40psi min. so I bought a new 80psi 12v pump. Still no luck but, I persisted as it seemed to work intermittently at home but, never when away. On our last camping trip about 6 weeks ago I completely stripped it and discovered there was loose wiring going into the control box - if I wiggled things it would fire up no problems. Put it back together and not working again so I was staring to loose my cool. I managed to poke a stick through the air vents and prod the wires a bit and hey presto it worked again.

Thats why it seemed to work sometimes but, never on a trip away. Maybe the bouncing within the trailer loosened things up.

So a good dab of silicone and some strategically placed zip ties to hold things still seems to have fixed it as it fires up each and every time now. We're going away this long weekend to Kenilworth Homestead and fingers cross we'll get to have our first hot shower.

So only a suggestion but, might be worth double checking all wires and the control box etc. are pretty secure to prevent this happening to others.

Regards,
Mark
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 01, 2014, 02:06:02 PM
Hi Mark,

That sounds quite strange. I doubt its an issue with wiring, especially if you're saying that you kept hearing the ignitor clicking to try to ignite the gas.

If this is occurring with no actual ignition, it's a gas supply issue. Before it fires up you will hear a loud click which will be the gas solenoid valve open up.

So if your solenoid valve isn't opening up its nearly always an issue with air being caught in the gas inlet assembly. You can purge this out by unscrewing the gas inlet hose a few turns (still sitting on the gas inlet fitting), until you hear gas hissing out from between the gas inlet thread. Leave it for around 5 seconds and tighten the gas hose back up - and try firing her up. She should fire straight up and you should have no more trouble having her fire up straight away.

So that should fix the problem mate, having said that, if it doesn't please let us know and we'll have a look at it for you. You've had the unit for a while now and it should be working reliably for you.

Next time please don't hesitate to get in touch and let us know. We'd prefer to know about any problems (if there is a fault) as it helps us improve the unit.

Cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: jetcrew on October 01, 2014, 04:30:32 PM
Bart,

 :cup: :cup: responses mate

jet..the man considering a hot shower unit LOL ;D ;D

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: edz on October 01, 2014, 08:40:18 PM
[quote
 Set up  the gas instant hot water heater / camp shower to give it a run for the bosses approval a while back [ not a Joolca, though did look at buying one till we got this one ] ... Thumbs up we have a winner ... 8 liter PM heater unit provided a good [ though not as strong flow as home, but equal to the twine set up we had ] 40 / 42 deg C of steamy hot shower water and empties a 25 ltr drum of cold water in aprox 6 minutes, so about 4 ltr pm out of the shower head on our unit  .. Now to mount the unit & pump set up permanantly on a base board..
 Not sure what the neighbours thought of me having a shower out by the kids swings  though ..  :cup:
[/quote]
Hey JC the family will love it, a bit of  feedback on our 8ltr pm unit for you ..
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Cousinlarry on October 02, 2014, 01:15:22 PM
Thanks for your response Bart I'll try as you say and loosen the gas inlet hose. What you describe is exactly what was happening i.e. no loud click of the solenoid.

I'd have everything connected, turn on the water, starter clicking but, solenoid not opening. Then wiggle the wires without changing anything else and it would click open, so I assumed there was a loose connection telling the solenoid to open.

All good and I'll let you know how I go this weekend.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 06, 2014, 12:26:56 PM
Hey Mark,

How did it work out for you?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Cousinlarry on October 07, 2014, 01:21:51 PM
Mate it worked a treat!
I need to fine tune the water flow though, as I'm still learning how much water it uses - a 20l jerry can used lasted for 2 showers. We didn't bother being too frugal with conserving water though, and wasted a small amount each time while waiting for it to heat up. I tried turning it to minimum flow but, then it wouldn't ignite so I need to experiment and find a low enough flow that it still ignites, but I'll do that at home when not far from a tap .I'm also going to get a big enough bucket to stand in that can capture some wasted water and recycle that as I've got a trip coming up in 4 weeks where there'll be no facilities and every drop will count.
Otherwise a bloody good unit and highly recommend it to everyone.

Thanks for your replies on here.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on November 26, 2014, 08:46:15 AM
Picked up one of these units today, great friendly service. Will report back soon over the xmas break after we give it a run

GG
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gunsrunner on November 26, 2014, 09:22:35 AM
Also bought one today, through Ebay. Hope I still get the discount or a bonus. Is there a cover available for them.
Thinking of mounting it permanently in one of the jerry can holders.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on November 26, 2014, 10:14:20 AM
@ GGV8Cruza

Mac mentioned you came down, hope you enjoy the unit! Let us know how it goes for you :)

@  Gunsrunner

Normally you need to call up so that we can organise the discount in our back end. Since you have already purchased through eBay, we will give you a partial refund on this occasion. Keep in mind that the discount only apples if you buy direct.

Thanks!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Rodt on November 27, 2014, 05:37:23 AM
G'Day Bart,

Have had a look at your site and have some questions before I decide to purchase please.

1. Can you get extra / longer hose if you want it. I am looking to mount on the side of the trailer but could see that I would want the shower a bit further away so that water doesn't run under or near the trailer;
2. Is the hose a special grade that I can get anywhere or must I purchase off you (more in the event of emergency replacement needed);
3. Is the water temp hot enough to washup dishes etc
4. Can I use a garden hose tee piece so that I can run a line to the sink as well;
5. I have seen others advertise a chrome shower head and hose but you don't. Is there a reason you don't have ie: not needed etc?
6. If I ordered one approx how long for delivery?

Thanks in advance for your help

Rod
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on November 27, 2014, 10:33:44 AM
Hey Rod

1. We actually don't have any hoses longer than 2 m, though, our next batch we will have 5 m hose lengths as standard.
2. Our hoses have a high pressure rating (900 kPa) and are UV resistant. A standard garden hose from Bunnings/ Masters could do the trick as we supply quick connect fittings, so it will literally be 'plug and use', ie. you can extend the hose to your length.
3. Depending on the input water source, the water output will get up to 52 C (before it is shut off with the safety switch). So, you'll have no issues washing up your dishes.
4. You can definitely use the T-piece to run a line to the sink as well, many of our customers actually do this. Keep in mind that you won't be able to use two appliances (ie. the Hottap and the sink) at the same time as the water flow won't be high enough. 
5. Chrome plated doesn't actually imply quality. Our hose and shower head are high quality and more user friendly than a screw on set.
6. Depending on where you live it will take a couple of days. We are based in Melbourne, so within Victoria it usually is a little quicker.

Let me know if you need any more info! :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: topcat on November 27, 2014, 09:25:13 PM
Picked up one of these units today, great friendly service. Will report back soon over the xmas break after we give it a run

GG

Hi GG -are you intending to mount onto the Tambo - keep us informed on how it performs and how you end up using it.
Tony  :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on November 27, 2014, 09:27:34 PM
Hi GG -are you intending to mount onto the Tambo - keep us informed on how it performs and how you end up using it.
Tony  :cheers:

Yes mate will be mounting up the front somewhere, will post up details and a report when its all up and running

GG
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Rodt on November 28, 2014, 06:27:48 AM
Hey Rod

1. We actually don't have any hoses longer than 2 m, though, our next batch we will have 5 m hose lengths as standard.
2. Our hoses have a high pressure rating (900 kPa) and are UV resistant. A standard garden hose from Bunnings/ Masters could do the trick as we supply quick connect fittings, so it will literally be 'plug and use', ie. you can extend the hose to your length.
3. Depending on the input water source, the water output will get up to 52 C (before it is shut off with the safety switch). So, you'll have no issues washing up your dishes.
4. You can definitely use the T-piece to run a line to the sink as well, many of our customers actually do this. Keep in mind that you won't be able to use two appliances (ie. the Hottap and the sink) at the same time as the water flow won't be high enough. 
5. Chrome plated doesn't actually imply quality. Our hose and shower head are high quality and more user friendly than a screw on set.
6. Depending on where you live it will take a couple of days. We are based in Melbourne, so within Victoria it usually is a little quicker.

Let me know if you need any more info! :)

Bart thanks for the quick response. It is all part of a project to water up the trailer before christmas and use the existing tank so appreciate it. My main concern was what hoses I could use with the hot water and you have answered that for me so all good.

Thanks again

Rod
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gunsrunner on December 30, 2014, 05:14:19 AM
I have had the HOTTAP for a month now, bloody brilliant. Bart from Joolca looked after me very well, by refunding my PayPal account the difference of the forum price :cheers:.
I have used a Colman hws up till now, not without issues.
I have extended the shower hose to about 8 meters and have the unit mounted in one of the jerry can holders at the front, pump is the 5lpm supplied by Bart,  which has heaps of pressure and is mounted under the CT.
The only mod I have made was to tape the battery compartment closed, just in case.
We have found with the gas on full and the water on full flow we get the 45 °c that is perfect for us. 
We are using more water,  but I think it is only because we are enjoying our hot showers more, I could turn the water flow down but hey if you've got it flaunt it.
I do have pics and will post them when on the home pc.
Just like to say thank you again Bart and a great product.  :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 30, 2014, 11:34:34 AM
No problem, glad to help whenever I can! Nice to hear it is serving you well haha. Keep enjoying and Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Woodsie on December 30, 2014, 01:32:58 PM
G,day Bart,

Do you have a coupon code for myswaggers yet?
and also do the units have the longer hose yet?
If not, i will wait to order later.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 30, 2014, 03:23:29 PM
Hey Woodsie,

We are yet to organise a coupon code for myswaggers but for the time being give us a call and we will sort it out :)

As for the longer hoses; we will have 5m hose lengths in the next shipment within the next couple of months. If you like, PM me your email and I can let you know when they are in.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 05, 2015, 11:32:00 AM
Hey guys,

We would love for you to leave a few words about your HOTTAP (if you have one!) on http://www.productreview.com.au/p/joolca-hottap.html (http://www.productreview.com.au/p/joolca-hottap.html)

Cheers

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gunsrunner on January 06, 2015, 11:48:19 AM
Pics as promised.
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n521/gunsrunner/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap5.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/gunsrunner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap5.jpg.html)
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n521/gunsrunner/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap1.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/gunsrunner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap1.jpg.html)
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n521/gunsrunner/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap2.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/gunsrunner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap2.jpg.html)
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n521/gunsrunner/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap4.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/gunsrunner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap4.jpg.html)
(http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n521/gunsrunner/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap3.jpg) (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/gunsrunner/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Hottap3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 06, 2015, 12:58:50 PM
WOW! Nice and tidy. Great setup.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: myminirocks on May 11, 2015, 04:24:24 PM
Hey Bart. Ive been threatening to pull the trigger on one of your HOTAP's for a while now but I have a questions to ensure it is the right HWS for me.

To utalise the on/off feature of your shower head, and auto ignition, I assume it will need to be coupled to a diaphragm pump (or mains pressure).

The ultimate goal here is to have a set up that allows for unlimited timed showers. I had intended to get a submersible pump that I can throw in the creek (to avoid priming issues) that can pump up to 9mtrs of TDH (head) which would allow me to push water from a creek (dam etc) up a nice long hose to where ever is convenient to set up the shower tent and obviously where the HOTAP would be set up.

a submersible pump will not switch off though, which I assume would just blow fittings.

So, my question, can you recommend a diaphragm pump that can handle a considerable amount of Head (incase the shower tent cannot be close to the creek), self prime, and run dry with out trouble?

Are your pumps (maybe the Flotap 12) good for this kind of duty?

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: LuckyDog on May 11, 2015, 05:32:13 PM
Hi Bart, i also have a question
do you sell the gas and shower rose hoses separatly and how long is the gas hose on your unit?

 :cheers:
LD
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: myminirocks on May 11, 2015, 10:56:17 PM
Hey luckydog. I believe the new units not have a 5mtr hose (used to be 2)

Unsure about your other question.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 12, 2015, 10:13:17 AM
Hey guys, what's up?!

@ myminirocks

Yes, mains water/ pressure pump will allow you to use the on/off feature on the shower head in order to control the unit (flow and ignition). Otherwise, you could also use a submersible pump, but you would need to switch it off and on manually. To be honest, I would stick with a pressure pump as the convenience you get from not having to run out of the shower tent half naked, dripping wet just to turn off a pump is great! Haha.

The FLOTAP6 is a 6LPM, 60PSI pressure pump which can self prime for about up to 2m vertically and also run dry. At 60PSI, it really does have a kick to it. The 9m of TDH you need should really be no issue for the FLOTAP6, the only thing that you would need to consider is that you would have slightly less than 6LPM on the pump (due to friction losses in the pipe).

The FLOTAP12 is a 40PSI pressure pump. It can also self prime and run dry. This would be a good solution for your scenario.

Though, my only question is: how often can the shower tent not be close to the creek? If it is often I'd go for the 12LPM, while also trying to find other uses for it besides just for the HOTTAP. It is a great pump and it is great for a range of uses.

If it is not often at all, I'd go for the 6LPM and not worry about the less flow for those few showers. It can still haul water those long distances, granted the flow is not as large as the 12, but if you already have a larger pump then this can do all the smaller tasks. I'm a firm believer in not taking anything that has only one use.

The FLOTAP12 is currently out of stock. We have decided to revise some stuff with it so it's currently in the works, along with an 18LPM pressure pump. So, if you need a larger pump I'd go for something with similar stats to what our FLOTAP12 is.

Please let me know if I missed something out!

@ LuckyDog

Just like myminirocks said, units come with a 5m shower hose! The shower hose is 816kPa rated and UV-treated.

We have a bundle pack that includes a 5m shower hose + shower head. I can also organise a gas hose if need be.

Thanks guys :D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fizzie on May 30, 2015, 01:59:21 PM
Hi Bart

Seriously looking at one of your units as the Boss insists on a hot shower at the end of the day!  ;D (&, if it's there, I may as well make use of it as well!  :laugh:

There was mention of a discount for MySwaggers - is it still available?

Thanks

Graeme
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: myminirocks on May 31, 2015, 08:33:47 PM
Thought I'd better update the thread with my Joolca experience so far.

As plenty of people know, hot water systems similar to the Joolca HotTap are all over eBay, and many are cheaper, but let me explain why I went with Joolca.

1. I'm a proud Australian Farmer, if I want people to support me, and Australian producers, I have to "be the change I want to see". So I will always happily support an Australian company, every time.

2. Things go wrong, it's inevitable, and I know from experience, that random, fly by night eBay sellers do not have the words "post sale customer service" in their vocabulary, let alone know the meaning.

3. I have had experience with Chinese manufacture contracts, they are the worlds best at making products that look, feel, act and for all intents and purposes, "be" the product they are copying. But if you ask them to make it $50, or $5, or 00.5c cheaper, they will, and can. It all comes down to the company contracting the manufacture. China can make great quality products (eg Apple) if they are contracted to do so. The argument "they all come out of the same factory" is correct, but I can tell you now, that does not mean they are all the same product.

4. Adrian's videos (especially his explanation on how diaphragm pumps work)

So that was my decision process, so I spoke with Bart and got the Swagger special (which puts it very close to the $$'s of cheap knock offs anyway) and within days, it arrived.

I won't go into the details, but unfortunately, the unit did have an issue. Now here is where I am happy to have supported an Aussie business, I spoke to Joolca rep (Mac) explained the issue, explained that I wanted to be camping this weekend with the HotTap and hoped we could arrange a replacement quickly (expecting to have to send the old unit back, wait for it to be diagnosed/fixed/replaced, then sent back, ie. no way in hell I would have it sorted in a week. Mac understood the problem, said he'd send a new unit (after testing it) immediately, along with a reply paid sticker to send the old one back. Try that on eBay people! I highly doubt it!

So being I was in Darwin all week, I was very happy to find the new unit arrived on Saturday (complete with a hand written note from Bart apologizing for the dramas and assuring me he'd tested it) allowing me all weekend to get it sorted and ready for this weekend.

The new unit worked exactly as expected (better in fact) so count me in as just another very happy Joolca HotTap customer. Photos to come next week after our camp. 


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: wilson79 on June 01, 2015, 03:44:38 PM
Great result mate, and well done Joolca :cup:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Beachman on June 01, 2015, 04:31:52 PM
Great write up Myminirocks and agree it’s when something goes wrong you find out the true service offerings my companies and great to hear real life feedback and even better when it’s positive as.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 02, 2015, 02:44:02 PM
@ Fizzie (Graeme)

Hey Fizzie, I'll send you a PM so please be on the lookout! Everyone loves a hot shower, haha!

@ myminirocks

Thanks for the kind feedback, we really appreciate! Can't wait to see the images :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Rogerthatv2 on June 02, 2015, 03:27:23 PM
Hi Bart

Is there any chance that you could send me a price for the kit as well, possibly keen to throw one on the front of our Jayco and have an empty spot : jerry can holder available for it.

Cheers Dan


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fizzie on June 02, 2015, 03:40:51 PM
Hi Bart

That's awesome.  :cup:

PM sent.

Thanks,

Graeme
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: kalmsg on June 02, 2015, 10:03:10 PM
better pm me too...gotta get boss over the line..
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: GUEY on June 07, 2015, 07:44:01 AM
G'day Bart, just a quick question for you. What sort of temps would I expect to see out the top and back of the unit? (Exhausting air)
Giving serious thought to one of these units and the mounting would be external but under the slide out bed on the Jayco.

Secondly if you could also pm a swaggers price for a kit with pump that would be appreciated.

Cheers Mark.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: grantxx on June 07, 2015, 12:01:23 PM
OK I am sold and happy to support a local business, just reviewing your web site, keen to purchase unit, cover and pump, also interested in the quick connect fittings.

I did place a best offer on your ebay store, so ignore that one and I will purchase direct if it saves a couple of $$
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fathom on June 08, 2015, 08:15:18 AM
Hi Bart
Can you also please let me know the my swag price?
I am going to want s cover too.

Cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fizzie on June 12, 2015, 03:32:18 PM
Hi Bart

Unit arrived this morning thanks  :cup:

Hope to have a chance to play with it over the weekend, so will report results  ;D

Thanks again

Graeme
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: g8oroz on June 12, 2015, 09:47:34 PM
G'day Bart,
I'm looking for a decent hot water setup too.Do you have them in stock yet? On the website it's on back order. Please PM me the swag price of the JOOLCA hottap and the waterproof jacket when you get a chance.
Thanks

G8r
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: myminirocks on June 15, 2015, 07:03:53 AM
Sorry for the delays everyone, here is a few photos.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/cedd127a7c08bc3f09a99bc5b9089b36.jpg) Nicely packed up in my front box

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/fce0e2b3c0efd047f2c3a5618e3c1e40.jpg)



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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 17, 2015, 10:06:48 AM
@ myminirocks

Great set up Matt! Nice and compact in your front box, I like it :)

@ Fizzie

Graeme, hope it treated you well over the weekend!

@ Other Swaggers

Thanks for all the messages and I do apologise if it takes a little time for me to get back to you. I hope you can understand :)!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: myminirocks on June 17, 2015, 02:59:11 PM
Hey Bart, if I have 1 suggestion it would be to try and make the gas hose just a touch longer. The longest part of my shower set up was finding a branch low enough to hang the HotTap and still reach the bottle


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: briann532 on June 17, 2015, 03:45:24 PM
Ordered mine from you on evilbay................

Hopefully it works better than the current one we have (Other brand obviously!!!) that keeps cutting out when you're mid shower..... :'(

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: vicandug on June 18, 2015, 09:05:09 AM
We have one of your heaters in our camper.  Outback tanami and I love it. 


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: two up on June 18, 2015, 11:57:55 PM
Bit the bullet and bought one today, it will replace a glind unit that is starting to rust out. No more running the patrol to heat water and annoy the neighbours. , cant wait.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Sparkky62 on June 21, 2015, 07:56:41 PM
Hi Bart,
can you please tell me what the Myswag price is?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 23, 2015, 10:55:51 AM
@ myminirocks

Yeah, that is actually not a bad suggestion Matt. We are currently working on other aspects of the HOTTAP/ accessories to make it better and to make things easier for everyone. I'll see what I can do!

@ vicandug

Woo!

@ briann532 & two up

Enjoy lads!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Aussie_Chris on June 23, 2015, 07:25:50 PM
Hi Bart
Can you also please let me know the my swag price?
I am going to want s cover too.

Cheers
isi
Quote
Hi Bart,
can you please tell me what the Myswag price is?

I'd like to know too please...

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Raddy on June 26, 2015, 09:05:10 PM
Hi Bart,

I'd be interested in the MySwag price if you could pm me please.

Thanks.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: bluey24 on June 28, 2015, 10:15:35 PM
Also wondering how much thanks Bart i think its time we got myself one thank you
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on June 29, 2015, 11:17:14 AM
Getting ready to buy and setup a HWS
This has probably been asked before but,
I know how hot the unit will go but can you just run cold through to alleviate installing a mixer tap at the sink.
The way I thought it could work is just use the temp control for cold water and the wind it up for hot water at the sink.
If this is the case what type of flex-pipe would be best from the HWS to the sink/tap?
I was thinking of adding a T outlet from the hot side, 1 to the shower head and 1 to the sink/tap.
Cheers Jamie
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Rodt on June 29, 2015, 01:26:02 PM
I was thinking of adding a T outlet from the hot side, 1 to the shower head and 1 to the sink/tap.
Cheers Jamie

Jamie this is basically what I did with mine and I just use ordinary food grade hose the sink. The temp doesn't seem to bother it but I suppose it could depend on how hot you want the water to be

Rod
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Aussie_Chris on June 29, 2015, 01:31:28 PM
isi
I'd like to know too please...

Cheers,

Chris

Thanks for getting back to me Bart!

Just so everyone knows, Bart IS responding to the pricing requests, just not publicly, which is completely understandable.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on June 29, 2015, 03:31:48 PM
Thanks Rod,
Good to see I am on the right track.
Now just to work out how to make a male gas bayonet to dual female gas bayonet for the HWS and the stove.
It is so much fun adding to a brand new CT.
The Mrs doesn't understand that I am doing it all for her! :angel:
She also needs a small 3.5 KV geni, a CTEK dual+Bypass ;D
How do we get a price on the Joolca?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Rodt on June 29, 2015, 04:47:58 PM
Mate I just got in touch with Bart directly after a couple of emails. Email etc only goes so far and sometimes it is easier just to pick up the phone

Cheers

Rod
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on June 29, 2015, 05:04:29 PM
Cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: wilson79 on June 30, 2015, 11:28:33 AM
Thanks Rod,
Good to see I am on the right track.
Now just to work out how to make a male gas bayonet to dual female gas bayonet for the HWS and the stove.
It

mate look at page 2 of my camper  thread below, I did exactly what you want to do with the Tee pieces for the hot water system ..just got the gear from our local gas supply place..
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 30, 2015, 05:03:40 PM
@ Aussie_Chris

Thanks for doing that Chris! Legend. I should actually have mentioned that I have been PM'ing those who are enquiring!

Sorry to anyone that has to wait a few days before I get to the emails it is just crazy busy here at HQ, but I will get to everyone.

If there is anyone that has not received a reply or a PM from me (and has enquired already) please hit me up again just incase :)!

@ yes dear

I know how hot the unit will go but can you just run cold through to alleviate installing a mixer tap at the sink.
The way I thought it could work is just use the temp control for cold water and the wind it up for hot water at the sink.


Hey Jamie, you won't be able to run cold water through the unit unless you shut off the gas supply (ie. shut off the gas bottle). But, If I understand correctly, you want to run the unit at 6LPM and then regulate the flow from your tap? If this is the case, this should be fine. Setting the unit to 6LPM (at max gas) gives a water temperature increase of 25C. So, if you decrease flow at the tap down to a minimum of 4LPM, this will heat the water by 35C.

Please keep me posted on how it goes!

@ Rodt & wilson79

Thanks for the input and advice guys! I'm glad this thread is booming and people are jumping in with sound help :) What an amazing community.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on June 30, 2015, 07:03:26 PM
Thanks Bart,
looks like I may need to go back to the mixer tap and a hot and cold water feed to it, dual cold water connection from tank/pump and dual hot water outputs from the HWS (1 too mixer, 1 too shower).
would this be the correct setup?
Cheers Jamie.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fathom on June 30, 2015, 07:05:27 PM

Cheers Bart.
Picked mine up from the post office today. Haven't opened it yet..
Now I have it. I can work out how to mount it to the rear of the camper.
Going to use it for showers and try to hook it up to the hot water tap on the camper.
:)


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Rodt on June 30, 2015, 07:48:51 PM
Thanks Bart,
looks like I may need to go back to the mixer tap and a hot and cold water feed to it, dual cold water connection from tank/pump and dual hot water outputs from the HWS (1 too mixer, 1 too shower).
would this be the correct setup?
Cheers Jamie.
Jamie depending on how hot you want your sink water you may still not need to as there is always cold water that runs through the system until it gets hot. It's pretty quick to get hot but for the size of a sink you wouldn't need too much. This worked well for us without the need to run a separate cold water source to the sink.

Experimenting though mate is half the fun ;D

Rod   
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on June 30, 2015, 08:18:00 PM
Good point
i will give it a go and see  how it pans out.
thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Laurie and Bernadette on July 02, 2015, 12:43:58 AM
Hi Bart,
Are you still doing the discounts for myswaggers.
After a price on a unit, plus pump, cover and gas knect kit.

Cheers Laurie
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Kgalipo on July 07, 2015, 09:43:11 AM
HI Bart,
I'm also interested in a price for a unit and pump.
Cheers
Kylie
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on July 07, 2015, 11:28:05 AM
So am I
any updates?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: mittens on July 07, 2015, 05:42:24 PM
Me too! Could I also have a price for a unit?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on July 07, 2015, 06:49:52 PM
Can someone tell me what the diff is between the Joolca and the Country Comfort unit.
Both look the same and make the same claims but the CC is a bit cheaper.
Cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: mr smith on July 07, 2015, 08:23:58 PM
Price for me two Barto got some birthday coin to burn
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on July 08, 2015, 03:08:39 PM
What are gas HWS users experience with pumps.
What is recommended as a LPM min to get a decent shower.
4.3, 6, of greater.
cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: two up on July 08, 2015, 08:34:44 PM
What are gas HWS users experience with pumps.
What is recommended as a LPM min to get a decent shower.
4.3, 6, of greater.
cheers
I thought I read that you need a min of 6 lpm.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 09, 2015, 03:07:19 PM
What are gas HWS users experience with pumps.
What is recommended as a LPM min to get a decent shower.
4.3, 6, of greater.
cheers


It really depends on what else you need to use the pump for.

For a gas HWS like the HOTTAP, which operates from 4LPM to 6LPM, I'd recommend getting a 6LPM pressure pump. Why? At 4LPM you get the highest increase in source water temperature, 35C. So, if you decide to camp during summer, and your source water is 15C, your output water will be 50C. Whereas, at 6LPM, you get a 25C increase. This would give you a 40C shower. In my experience, it is easier for the kids to handle a 40C shower as opposed to a 50C shower.

So, 6LPM. Why limit your unit with a 4.3LPM pump when it is capable of more?

Now, if you need to fill up your water tanks or just move large amounts of water, you should grab a higher flow pump. The HOTTAP, for example, doesn't have issues if you use a 17LPM pump. It still regulates it down to 6LPM, so it's as if you are using a 6LPM pump, but now you have a high flow pump to move around a ton of water as well!

To get a decent shower, you can get away at any flow from 4LPM to 6LPM. 4LPM in the middle of a cold winter is more than enough to warm you up and get you fresh and clean. In summer, 6LPM is perfect for washing all the sweat off.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lyn4680 on July 09, 2015, 04:47:43 PM
Hi Bart. Just a quick question on the pumps  - we have a hottap with one of your 6LPM pumps and were wondering how far will it pump water??  We normally just use a bucket but would be handy when we're next to a creek.  Cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 09, 2015, 05:19:33 PM
Hi Bart. Just a quick question on the pumps  - we have a hottap with one of your 6LPM pumps and were wondering how far will it pump water??  We normally just use a bucket but would be handy when we're next to a creek.  Cheers

Hey! The FLOTAP6 has 60PSI of pressure, so it has a decent 'push' behind it. It will happily pump water 20/30m up a small incline, I have actually used it for this. When you do pump from a creek make sure to use a suction filter on the inlet side of the pump just to avoid getting any debris into the pump.

Coincidentally, we will be introducing a filter specifically for this application early next week! If you don't already have a filter, I suggest jumping onto our website next week and having a look :)!

Hope this helped :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lyn4680 on July 10, 2015, 03:41:40 AM
Cheers. I'll start stalking the website next week.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: briann532 on August 10, 2015, 08:46:35 PM
Well I used the new hottap down at the farm................

First go......Absolutely nothing..............
Cold shower in freezing temperatures......
Not at all happy Jan  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Brought it home and tried it with hose and it of course worked fine.  :-[ :-[ :-[
Retried it and it turned out I had the flow switch on the existing shower head down waaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy too low.
A bit more flow and it was happier than a dog breaking into a butchers.

Sooooo nice to flick a switch and have hot water pumped all over you while the temperature reads 6 degrees outside!!!!
Also really nice to have a shower and get rid of the smoke smell before going to bed... ;D

Really happy with the unit. The quality is clearly a lot better than other units we have had.
Thanks Bart.
Brian
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 11, 2015, 12:07:09 PM
Thanks for the feedback Brian!

It was a rollercoaster of a post and I was jumping between emotions as I read on, haha! Very well done.

I'm actually very happy that you are pleased with the HOTTAP. If you do ever run into any trouble make sure to give us a call and we will make sure you stay happy :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Maho on August 14, 2015, 04:34:50 PM
Hi Bart,

I finally got to test out the unit this afternoon, it worked a treat. I love the simplicity of it   :cup:

Looking forward to going camping now to test it out properly  :cheers:

Matt
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 14, 2015, 05:44:18 PM
Hey Matt,

Great news! Hope it serves you well and keeps everyone happy while camping :)

Keep me posted on how things go!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: jackriley on August 16, 2015, 10:35:11 AM
Hi Bart,

I'm interested in one of your hot water units and one of the protective bag/cover, can you PM me a price please?

Thank you.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Benduro on August 16, 2015, 09:36:00 PM
Hi Bart,

PM'd you for MySwag price.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Whistler on August 20, 2015, 11:56:36 AM
Hi Bart
I'm interested in the hot water system as well. (Happy wife-happy life)
Could you please PM me your price compleat with pump and fittings.

Whistler
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: danmacx2 on August 21, 2015, 10:41:34 PM
Hi Bart, love the product and am keen to purchase.  can you please provide price for 1x hottap, 1x hottap jacket, 1x Flotap12, 1x gasnext swingers kit.
Thank you in advance
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on August 23, 2015, 08:03:07 PM
Does the GASKNECT kit go on the gas inlet on the heater unit?
Does it connect to the supplied gas hose that comes with the unit?
cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 24, 2015, 03:59:12 PM
Yep!

The GASKNECT kit attaches as follows:

The male end screws onto the gas inlet of the heater unit
The female end will attach to the gas hose (outlet side)

Then, it is just plug and play :)!

The kit will work with the supplied gas hose!

Hope the attached image helps


Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: yes dear on August 24, 2015, 07:21:53 PM
Just ordered one from your Ebay site.
cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Inky67 on September 01, 2015, 09:20:35 AM
There are no negative reviews on this hot water system so you have sold me.
I am very impressed with your reviews and comments on your after service, something you should be proud of and other business should take note of.
Where is the best place and price to purchase this unit?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: two up on September 01, 2015, 10:37:32 AM
joolca.com.au
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fizzie on September 02, 2015, 02:15:44 PM
Best way is to send Bart a PM to get the special MySwag price!  :D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Whistler on September 02, 2015, 02:58:37 PM
Mine arrived today, thanks Bart. Awesome service.

Whistler
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 03, 2015, 04:13:40 PM
@ Inky67

Thanks for the kind words :)!! I have sent you a PM!

@ Fizzie

On point!

@ Whistler

No problem, my pleasure! Please keep me posted on how things go.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: JeanetteT on September 05, 2015, 07:11:36 PM
Hi Bart
Could you please PM me the myswaggers price for a Hottap and Floptap6 pump? Thanks

Jeanette
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: pabhar on September 11, 2015, 03:21:27 PM
Big shout out to Bart. Exceptional Service..

Thanks Paul
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Dusty road on September 11, 2015, 04:44:52 PM
Hi Bart

Very interested in your hot water system, I would like to utilise the pump and gas fittings on my camper. It may open up more opportunities if the unit could just connect into these fittings.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/headsie/Kitchen%20fittings2_zpshdmaatrb.jpg)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: wilson79 on September 11, 2015, 07:42:59 PM
Mate have done exactly what you are after with my hot water unit..

Go to your local gas supply place and get some fittings to make a T peice up for your gas, and to your local hardware store and get some air or nitto fittings and do the same for your water.

That way you can run every thing with having to connect and diconect, you will see the fittings made up in my trailer thread below
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: The punter on September 12, 2015, 09:10:58 AM
Hey Bart

Do you guys sell just the shower hose?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: g8oroz on September 13, 2015, 02:56:19 PM
Hey Bart,

Thanks again for the Joolca. Once you figure it out it really just keeps on working. Finally had time to set it up so now I can't wait until the next trip.
GreenRV has been really kind with some ranger 95 litre water tanks. It means we can get a constant hot water shower for about 5 and a half minutes with exactly 25 litres of water. That's on the high pressure setting on the rose. I'm very impressed. I have put it on a trolley to make it easier to move around. I didn't really want it on the trailer because with my kids there will always be muddy feet if the shower is that close to the tent. On the trolley it actually packs down pretty well and all the other gear fits into the packing crate. I'll test it out for a week next week but I also can't wait for the winter holidays next June. :D

Cheers
G8r
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Finney on September 14, 2015, 12:05:43 PM
Hi Bart
Can i please get a MySwag price on the "hottap"

Thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 21, 2015, 10:28:50 AM
@ pabhar

Thanks for the kind words Paul :)! Appreciate it.

@ wilson79

Thanks for helping out with Dusty road's install!

@ The punter & @ Finney

Please check your inboxes :)

@ G8r

Awesome setup!

Never thought of using hose clamps to mount the unit like that, great idea! Definitely going to be letting everyone know about that :)! Hope you don't mind.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: myminirocks on October 16, 2015, 06:18:34 PM
Gday Bart!

Just touching base to let you know the HotTap is still putting a smile on our faces every time we use it.
Just wondering if you have any tips on how to try and make it a little more wind proof? I know you have to conform to all the Australian gas standards etc hence all the ventilation but I wondered if in your testing if you might have come across any modifications that help with the wind, but don't result in a melted HotTap!

By the way, the new units are looking pretty snazzy!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: 6knights on October 16, 2015, 08:57:19 PM
Hi Bart

 I noticed on your web site that you have new stock of you hottap units coming on October 17, is the new unit the same as the current ones or are they a updated version, will they be the same price?

Thanks, Trevor
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 20, 2015, 02:57:07 PM
@ myminirocks

You rock :)! Great news that you are all still happy with the HOTTAP!

The product development guy is very creative, so, he likes to get into the design of the HOTTAP - he'll be pleased to hear the positive review on the looks of the unit.

I'll send you a PM so we can work out getting the unit a bit better in the wind. Please check your inbox!

@ timetogo

Hey Trevor,

The new unit will be a slightly updated version of the current model. It will look exactly the same as the current model does, but it will have one change.

The new unit will have an updated battery box design - it will be a custom moulded battery box.

The current battery box design does the job quite well, though, there is always room for improvement, true!

Aside from this it will have the same flow, heating, size, etc. specifications.

The price will stay the same for now. There are a couple other things we want to upgrade on the HOTTAP, so, over the next few months there will be a price increase.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Inky67 on October 20, 2015, 11:12:53 PM
After a lot of phone calls and a trip to the factory we finally got it working. We bought it for fathers day and we are going away next week and wanted to make sure it worked first. Lucky we did. We choose Joolca because there were no negative reviews to be found, and the once that started negative turned positive due to excelent customer service and after care. I second that, a lot of phone calls, thanks for your patients Jack, and a trip to their factory and at least an hour with Bart, we got it going first go. FYI take out red caps from pump first. Very very happy, may need another unit for the house lol. Highly recomend this product. Staff are very patient and helpful. Thank you Bart and Jack
Anyone not sure what unit to purchase, you can't go past the hottap. 10/10
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: GeoffA on October 23, 2015, 07:39:42 PM
Hi,

I haven't read through all the posts, so sorry if it's been covered.

Will these units handle mains pressure water?
Looking for something to supply hot water to the shower and sink in the shed.

 :cheers:

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Rodt on October 23, 2015, 08:08:54 PM
GeoffA i am sure someone else will jump on with a better test view but when i first received mine this is how i ran it for awhile (about 1/2 hour connected via a garden hose) and it didn't seem to bother it. Not sure how it would go with constant pressure though so if you were planning to leave it hooked up for a while you may want to consider installing a ball valve before somewhere.

Rod
Title: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: weeds on October 23, 2015, 08:19:38 PM
Order and paid today.....looking forward to not boiling water on the stove.....not looking forward to the extra water usage.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: GGV8Cruza on October 24, 2015, 06:50:04 AM
Hi,

I haven't read through all the posts, so sorry if it's been covered.

Will these units handle mains pressure water?
Looking for something to supply hot water to the shower and sink in the shed.

 :cheers:

Have run my one of the mains at time, no problems at all Geoff

GG
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on November 04, 2015, 09:52:38 AM
Sorry for the late addition here, had a couple days off last week and I have been playing catch up ever since. Haha!

@ Inky67

Thank you so much for the kind words :) It's always nice to read positive comments!

I'm happy we got it going and I hope it works a charm from here on. Keep us posted :)!

@ GeoffA

Rod and GG are on the right track, you can use the unit on mains pressure straight from your garden hose. The pressure is no issue as the unit is rated to 900 kPa (130 Psi).

When the unit is not in use for a while, I would suggest stopping water flow from the tap just to ensure no leaking/ fittings blowing off. They don't blow off on their own (I haven't had this occur before) or under mains pressure, but, it is always better safe than sorry! I would suggest the same when using any water supply (eg. pump).

@ weeds

Haha! There is always a trade off, isn't there? More water used, but, less time spent waiting. I think that's fair :) Enjoy!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: bluey24 on December 06, 2015, 09:55:35 PM
Hi Bart I am just about to buy your Hottap outings I am also after the bag just wondering if the website is the best price or if you are offering any other discount to Myswag people thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 10, 2015, 04:16:10 PM
@ bluey24

Hey! I'll send you a PM!

For anyone else that is keen, I won't be able to offer any member pricing on the bundle kits that we have (eg. HOTTAP OUTING).
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: feisty on December 10, 2015, 05:34:49 PM
Hi Bart. In the market for a new hws. Don't suppose you do a version that uses the coleman style gas bottles.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 11, 2015, 10:19:33 AM
Hey feisty,

We don't have a version that uses the small bottles you're referring to. Though, the next best thing is that you could use the 4.5kg gas bottles (as long as it has a POL connection). I find that it is cheaper to run with than the small style gas bottles, but, I understand that space is an issue sometimes.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: feisty on December 11, 2015, 03:36:25 PM
Thanks for the reply. 
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Purdz on December 14, 2015, 10:22:57 PM
Just bought a hot tap for our upcoming xmas trip. This thing is awesome! Great work joolca. Keen to purchase an ensuite from them now.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 15, 2015, 08:55:28 AM
@ feisty

My pleasure :)!

@ Purdz

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you like it :) Check out the video on the website (if you already haven't) - http://www.joolca.com.au/ensuite (http://www.joolca.com.au/ensuite)

Best thing about it is that I'm 185cm and I can stand up straight and have my hands by my head as I wash my hair (for example) and my elbows aren't restrained by the sides of the tent. Not that I flail them around like I do at discos.

It actually also works as a water saving device. After you use it for a negotiation tactic to get the lady along, you can actually jump in together and use half the water - don't quote my maths on this as I didn't use any.

Haha! All in good fun!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Shaggy73 on December 20, 2015, 04:36:08 PM
Hi Bart,
I'm after the same length of hose you supplied the punter with( same camper with short hose)
Cheers Shane

Hey Bart

Do you guys sell just the shower hose?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 22, 2015, 09:47:22 AM
Hey Shane,

I have PM'd you!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Homer_Jay on December 22, 2015, 09:56:10 PM
Ordered a Hottap unit from Bart last week. Great service, arrived in about three days.  :cup:

Tried it out at home on the mains pressure and worked great. Can't wait to hook it up to a pump and use it for the camping trips. Will be a thousand times better than heating up water on the stove!

Thanks Bart  :cheers:


Cheers,
Aaron

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 23, 2015, 03:43:01 PM
Aaron, thank you for the kind words!

I absolutely love the multiplier ('a thousand times') and I will definitely take to using that, haha :)

Enjoy the warm showers and Happy Holidays!

For everyone on this forum/ thread:

I extend my warmest regards to you and your families. Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year (filled with lots of travel, camping and a few cheeky ones :D!).
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: weeds on December 31, 2015, 10:06:26 AM
Used ours on our xmas trip............40 showers.

The family gave it the thumbs up.......no more boiling water as the rule was if you want a shower you have to boil your own water.

One slight issue apart from the amount of water used is the slide to turn the shower on/off is very difficult to turn back on when under pressure. I purchased the 6L/min with the unit........by difficult I mean the kids couldn't turn it on sometimes....anybody else experience the same??

Will shoot an email to Bart....other than that it's a top little unit.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Tinbutt on December 31, 2015, 06:51:06 PM
Hi Bart,

Just wondering if you could give please me the myswag price for the HOTTAP unit. :)


thanks in advance.

Nick
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gunsrunner on January 05, 2016, 09:03:51 AM
Used ours on our xmas trip............40 showers.

The family gave it the thumbs up.......no more boiling water as the rule was if you want a shower you have to boil your own water.

One slight issue apart from the amount of water used is the slide to turn the shower on/off is very difficult to turn back on when under pressure. I purchased the 6L/min with the unit........by difficult I mean the kids couldn't turn it on sometimes....anybody else experience the same??

Will shoot an email to Bart....other than that it's a top little unit.
When the pressure builds this can be an issue. An 8mm inline valve just below the shower head would probably work.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: hansvanderdrift on January 16, 2016, 02:58:47 PM
Hi Bart

Love to get a price for a hottap and pump kit.

Thanks

Hans
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tazzi on January 17, 2016, 07:37:03 AM
Got back late Friday from a few days away visiting family to find I had no hot water.  No way to get anything done until at least Monday.  No problem - out comes the hottap and in very short time set up with the shower rose in the downstairs shower and water connected via the washing machine tap.  Just brilliant!   :cup:   
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: grantxx on January 17, 2016, 10:53:09 AM
I purchased the full kit with pump, hoses etc, awesome service and great product all set up and mounted in my trailer, works a treat will be using for real next weekend, also got the ensuite tent great product as well, thanks Bart and all at Joolca, couple of pics on how I set it up.

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: The punter on January 17, 2016, 05:11:02 PM
Got back late Friday from a few days away visiting family to find I had no hot water.  No way to get anything done until at least Monday.  No problem - out comes the hottap and in very short time set up with the shower rose in the downstairs shower and water connected via the washing machine tap.  Just brilliant!   :cup:

Be careful if this is indoors, carbon monoxide kills
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tazzi on January 17, 2016, 08:47:40 PM
Be careful if this is indoors, carbon monoxide kills
Yep - laundry and bathroom doors and windows open at all times when in use.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: chrissims001 on January 21, 2016, 05:59:22 PM
Howdy all. I have just read the last 6 or 7 pages of your comments. And thanks for sharing your experiences on here. Bart i am now very interested in getting one for our camper. One question,
If mounted on the front of a camper eg in a Jerry can holder or the likes, how do these handle dust,stones creek crossings etc? Or with such amounting set up do they require the protection bag accessory?
And I'd appreciate it if you could message me a price too
Thanks.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 22, 2016, 02:49:16 PM
Hey guys,

Sorry for the delay in posting back up here - just got back from my holidays a few days ago!

@ weeds

I did a quick search in my inbox and I don't think you emailed me yet, so, please do when you can :)

In any case, the shower head switch does give a bit of resistance under pressure. I know it is a bit hard, but, if your one seems to be too difficult to slide up and down then hit me up and I'll organise to get a replacement one out to you. It might just be that you have a very stubborn switch! Definitely annoying, so, please let me know and we'll get to the bottom of this!

@ Tinbutt

Hey Nick, have you received a message with a price yet? If not, please send me a PM with your email address - just a bit faster via email.

@ Gunsrunner

An inline valve like that would work a charm. You can use the unit with pretty much any "On" / "Off" style valve, as the pressure switch would still kick in and out.

@ hansvanderdrift

Hans! I believe we spoke over Face Time yesterday! I understand you had placed an order with us, hope it was all good?

In any case, keep me posted on the set up. Good luck with organising a place for the pump!

@ tazzi

Here's a man that can think on his feet!

Spot on The punter. Need to be careful with the release of carbon monoxide.

@ grantxx

Awesome images! Love it! I think you may have been dealing with one of the other guys while I was away as I can see some message exchanges. Hope it all worked out!

Give us a bell when you are back and ready to install to a mixer tap - we'll do the best we can to help you out :)

@ chrissims001

Hey Chris, can you also please message me with an email address and I'll respond directly. Also, if you are down for a bit of a chat please include your best contact number and I'll give you a call.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Tinbutt on January 22, 2016, 09:13:46 PM
Hi Bart,

Haven't received a message yet I'll pm you my email address.

Thanks :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: feisty on January 25, 2016, 04:00:49 PM
Hi Bart,
Hope you enjoyed your leave. Can you pm me too!
Mine mustn't have gone through either.

Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: avotrol on January 26, 2016, 12:29:07 PM
Hi Bart,

A couple of questions please:

1. In your early posts you gave the dimensions as H 370mm x W 270 x D 165. On your website it says H 430mm x W 310 x   
    D 165. Can you clarify what the difference is please and exactly how high it is (including all fittings) as I would be   
    mounting the unit on a slide thru the side of the CT for supplying a permanent ensuite inside the CT, so exact dimensions
    are critical.

2. When turning the unit on from cold, how much water comes thru the shower rose before it gets to the desired
    temperature?

Thanks and cheers,
Avo.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: weeds on January 26, 2016, 07:52:50 PM



@ weeds

I did a quick search in my inbox and I don't think you emailed me yet, so, please do when you can :)

In any case, the shower head switch does give a bit of resistance under pressure. I know it is a bit hard, but, if your one seems to be too difficult to slide up and down then hit me up and I'll organise to get a replacement one out to you. It might just be that you have a very stubborn switch! Definitely annoying, so, please let me know and we'll get to

Hi Bart.....your team has sorted it, a replacement has been received, awesome service.

Just been camping for four days but there was a shower block.....didn't get to give the replacement one a run.

Cheers
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 27, 2016, 11:09:18 AM
@ feisty

Thanks for that :) I did enjoy my leave :)!

I'll PM you now.

@ avotrol

Avo, great questions!

1. I recently updated the dimensions on the website to H 430mm x W 310 x D 165. Well, by recently I mean about 2 months ago, or so. 

These dimensions are the actual dimensions of the unit, including the mounting tabs, handle and water/ gas valves. Basically, maximum dimensions, so, you can use these when you are planning your sliding mechanism. To be more precise, when you add on the water adaptors (eg. the quick fittings, not the actual hose), tack on an extra 10mm to the Height (ie. 440mm).

They were updated for this exact reason, to give maximum measurements so that people can plan their builds and see how they are with space.

You'll need to keep in mind that you will also have to leave some room for the gas and water lines. This really depends how you run them (opening at the bottom of the enclosure, 90d bend to the front, etc.).

2. When you run the unit from cold, the water actually starts heating up right away. Some factors which affect the rate of heat increase:

 - Source water temperature. If it is the middle of winter and your source water is a few degrees, it will take slightly longer to heat up to your desired temperature than if it were the middle of summer and you had 15C water coming in.

- Gas setting. The higher the gas setting = more gas coming in = larger the heating capacity of the unit.

- Flow setting. The higher the water setting = faster flow of water = slower heat increase.
Meanwhile, the lower the water setting = slower flow of water = faster heat increase. This way the water spends the most time travelling through the heat exchanger.

The quantitative answer would depend on the above factors. For arguments sake, lets say you go camping today and it is relatively warm. You'd probably use a couple of litres to get it to a shower temperature of 42C (at low flow and max gas).

Sorry for the long response to your questions. I tend to go overboard with questions like these because I rather try and cover everything, this way you know exactly what you're dealing with. Feel free to email me if you'd like to have a bit more of a chat.

@ weeds

Ah, awesome news! Keep me posted on how this one goes :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: avotrol on January 30, 2016, 08:49:39 AM
Thanks Bart
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: needles on February 18, 2016, 05:06:53 AM
I'm really tired because last night I had a quick look for a hws on ebay and saw all the competitors and started to read their various claims of being unique and the best etc etc. I initially went looking for Country Comfort having seen one installed in a camper for sale once, but CC need to update their advertising since their claim on ebay that their's is the only Australian standards-compliant system is clearly not true. That sort of advertising makes me immediately suspicious of their honesty and thus dependability if something goes wrong. Well the quick read has turned into a marathon and I haven't slept! but having trawled numerous forums I can say the positive reports from Joocla users regarding back up service is compelling. Also, I always check for user feedback if buying on ebay and I find the seller's responses to negative feedback is very telling. I must say Bart has handled criticism through this forum with dignity and respect. I am very impressed. Only (petty) criticism I would say based on last night's experience is that Adrian joked too much in Joocla's youtube product demonstration videos (embedded in the ebay listing). The videos are helpful, but they would be even better if they were more succinct. just saying, coz I am exhausted from all the reading and his relaxed approach came after I was already reeling from info overload and just wanting to get to the crux.
I am setting up a slide on camper for my ute and want to be able to use this for my ute camping, but also for when I tow my caravan. I think I will store it in my ute box, so I'm thinking the long hoses and the higher-flow pump are desirable. Any word on when the Outing kits will be available again for dispatch? Thanks. Cam.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on February 18, 2016, 03:59:45 PM
Hey Cam,

Judging by the fact that your 'quick look' has turned into a 'marathon' I'm confident in saying that you do exactly what I do. You find something that you need/ want and then scour the net and read reviews/ blogs/ forums/ posts/ watch videos and try find every bit of information. I'm always looking at the negative reviews and comments because that's where the real truth lies (usually - unless the reviewer is just trying to sabotage the company because of misuse, etc.).

Thanks for the kind words about us (Joolca) and me :)!

Our videos are pretty cheeky and we have had feedback that they would be a bit more effective if they were, in fact, succinct. So, we have already started planning a better script where only the necessary information is given. Good spot! There are probably quite a few people that would appreciate a solid overview video that gets right to it.

We are out of stock of the Electrical Leads (SAE to Cigarette/ Alligator) and the FLOTAP6 pumps - everything else for the OUTING kit is in. We are expecting them in in early March and as soon as they arrive we will get them out. If possible, on the same day. If there are any shipping delays then this may be pushed back a bit, but I can't imagine it being by much.

Just to give you a bit of insight - our 6LPM pump couples perfectly with the HOTTAP. The range of flow of the unit is between 4-6LPM, so, the 6LPm covers everything. Furthermore, the unit has a flow regulator on the water inlet side, so anything above 6LPM gets brought back down to 6LPM. It actually is a very good fit in terms of flow rate. Of course, sometimes you may have an application/ other uses where you'd want a larger flow pump.

If you store the unit in your ute box, and it is free to move around, try get something to pad it with just to keep it safe and sound :)

By the way, I hope you've slept by now ;)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fathom on February 18, 2016, 04:45:03 PM
Just a plug cause I can.
Unbelievable back up service from Joolca.
I may have broken mine a bit... Bart went above and beyond to fix it.
I was tempted when I first got one to buy a cheaper one off the net.  Glad I didn't.

Can't say I have got the same level of back up service from very many companies ever.

Nb. No affiliation. But I take bribes if offered.
Thanks again Bart.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Rodt on February 19, 2016, 05:42:44 AM
I will jump in here as well and support what Fathom has said.

I noticed last weekend after using the CT at Christmas (I know) that the rubber mounts on my water pump (purchased 2014 off Bart) had all broken off. I got in touch with Bart about buying some more and he wouldn't have it and is sending me replacements for free  :cup:

Outstanding Bart
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on February 21, 2016, 07:46:30 PM
So, Just Placed my order this afternoon after failing to fix my Coleman HWS.  I tried the usual tricks to get the Coleman HWS working again and gave up today as not wanting to take apart again and keep fiddling.  Was looking for something simple and that operated off the shower head for both showers and filling the washing bowl.  Looks like this ticks all the boxes and some good reviews from swaggers so confident on the choice.

Next thing I need to think about is how to mount it.  Think I will wait and see what the options are and decide.  Likely going to keep it stored in the toolbox and then hang it off the side of the trailer when in use, don't really have a great place to mount on the trailer (Drift DOT 6). 

We have the inlaws out for 2 weeks camping in March so can't be without the hot shower :-)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Barrabart on February 22, 2016, 01:13:35 AM
We have the inlaws out for 2 weeks camping in March so can't be without the hot shower :-)

Best you get the shower tent/room too..... don't want to be sitting there having a beer watching the Mother In Law soap up!! :o
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on February 22, 2016, 02:52:14 PM
I have an image in my head that is going to haunt me now ;-)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on February 22, 2016, 04:21:11 PM
@ Fathom & Rodt

Thanks for the kind words guys ;D

I appreciate honesty and I like truly genuine people. I try do the best I can because there really is no point in making things hard for no reason. In the end, we're all just people trying to get by.

@ trngia & Barrabart

I just shared the exchange about:

We have the inlaws out for 2 weeks camping in March so can't be without the hot shower :-)

With the other guys here, we all had a nice chuckle! Thanks!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on February 22, 2016, 04:23:44 PM
Bart, do you have a picture of the shower room all packed down and dimensions of the bag?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Barrabart on February 22, 2016, 06:44:34 PM
Bart, do you have a picture of the shower room all packed down and dimensions of the bag?

Got you scared now haven't I..... hahaha.

Maybe enquire if they do a "Double Skinned MIL Safe Unit", zero transparency = zero risk.

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: McGirr on February 22, 2016, 08:19:29 PM

Great product. The only thing I have found is I bought the hottap with the works and bag and it's impossible to fit everything in the bag. I ended up getting sarah to make me a bigger bag.

Just some honest feedback. But like I said very happy with it.

Mark
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on February 24, 2016, 10:32:27 AM
@ trngia

I have just taken some images of the Shower Tent:

Shower Tent - Box
(http://i.imgur.com/3V45Aft.jpg)
This is how you get the box when it is delivered. Thought I'd include this picture to give you an idea of the overall size for your reference.

Shower Tent - Box Size
(http://i.imgur.com/AnDDSzk.jpg)
This is just a zoom in on the overall size and weight.

Shower Tent - Packed
(http://i.imgur.com/6nEsMrO.jpg)
Max Dimensions: 1070 (L) x 180 (W) x 190 (D)

This is the size of the bag with the tent inside. The tent is actually packed up inside another cardboard box - this is why the bag looks like a rectangular box, haha! I left the tent inside the box so that you could see the max size of the tent bag.

Once you discard the inner cardboard box, the dimensions of the tent bag will be slightly smaller.

@ McGirr

I had a look at your order and I think I know why everything won't fit into the Bag - I'll send you an email now.

In saying that, thank you for your feedback!

We are actually working on revisions for the HOTTAP OUTING to make it better. I'm not entirely sure of all the specifics at this stage but one of the things we are revising is the carrying/ storage aspect. So, your feedback actually helps us know that we are on the right track :)

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on February 24, 2016, 06:23:36 PM
Thanks for the reply Bart. 
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: grinch on February 27, 2016, 12:49:26 PM
Chasing pricing on the unit also.

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Post by: peter01 on February 28, 2016, 12:24:28 PM
we set our unit up this morning for the first time, how easy was that !! hot water in about 5sec

Bart interested in the 12v 6lpm price (does this come with the extension cig socket? or are they separate items?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 01, 2016, 08:49:44 AM
@ grinch

I have just PM'd you!

@ peter01

Awesome! Glad you like it :)

The 12V, 6LPM pump (FLOTAP6) has a short length of cable with an SAE adaptor on the end of it. This is how it comes and is a 'bare bones' pump - meaning that it does not come with any water fittings/ electrical leads. We did this because we found that a lot of people liked to wire up the pump differently (directly hardwire/ replace SAE adaptor with Anderson plug/ etc.) and that they sometimes needed different water fittings (large/ small barbed).

So, if you were to grab the FLOTAP6, it would not come with the SAE to Cigarette lead. Coincidentally, these items are actually on back order and will be in within about one week or so.

I'll send you a PM to see if we can work this out  :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: stiffbreeze on March 05, 2016, 11:39:21 AM
Hey Bart,
Can you please pm details/price of the hottap and pump please?

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on March 08, 2016, 12:16:47 AM
First time in action this weekend.  Connected direct into the trailer pump with a meter attached.  Works a treat for both the dishes and showers.  Love how simple this unit is compared to the old Coleman setup.  :-)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Touroz on March 10, 2016, 11:23:32 PM
Hi Bart, I have watched your videos on your website. Great stuff. I think you have talked me into it or maybe it is the http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/icon_cup.gif (http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/icon_cup.gif) customer feedback that has done the trick. Have sent you a PM and look forward to setting it up on the camper.http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/cheers.gif (http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/cheers.gif)
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Post by: myminirocks on March 12, 2016, 06:57:22 AM
Hey Bart, HotTap still holding its position as the best camping purchase we've ever made. 

Looking to add to the Joolca stable with a shower tent and pole, can you please let me know the price and a availability please?   
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Jasjul on March 14, 2016, 07:50:37 PM
Hi Bart,

I'm wanting to buy one of the HOTTAP outing kits.  On the website it states shipping will be towards the end of March.  I wanted it for the 4th of April.  Would I be able to pick it up once you have stock?

Jason
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 17, 2016, 04:41:33 PM
Hey guys! Firstly, a big sorry for the delayed PM responses that you have been getting from me! Been a bit busy as Easter is around the corner, it isn't an excuse but I still am sorry for keeping you guys waiting.

I should be up to date with responses to everyones PMs by now :)

@ trngia

Thanks for the kind words and feedback :) By the way, awesome images! I've just realised the image of you in the tent has close to 5x more clicks than the image of the unit on its own. I'm not surprised, haha! Doing good!

@ Touroz

Woo! Such nice words on this post and on your PM, really, thanks :) I have just checked my phone and see that I've missed your call back, I'll be buzzing you tomorrow! Speak then!

@ myminirocks

Insane :) I'll email you to one of our old email threads with some some information - sorry for the delay!

@ Jasjul

Hrm, that sounds like it would be fine and it seems like the timing would mean you'd get it in time - but, in saying this, some outside force could just pop in and disrupt the timeline of how things would go down. I'll speak with one of the other guys here to try and get some more information on the estimated arrival time and I'll get back to you in a PM tomorrow!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: jetcrew on March 23, 2016, 07:35:17 PM
Got my hot tap the other week...

Fitted up easy as and works perfectly, was a big hit with the family and will be invaluable on our upcoming 4mth trip.

Are the units robust ?

Well given I only have one usable arm at present and trying to finish off the camper I dropped the unit from chest height onto concrete floor , it landed hard and I expected the worst.

Damaged the top black shroud defector  and dinged in the bottom of the unit... I was super impressed with how tough it was.

Luckily top plate is removable with 4 screws to be straightened with a panel hammer by dad on weekend, I cant hammer left handed and will make it worse  ;D ;D ;D

For the price and the quality ..these things rock  :cup: :cup: :cup:

Thanks Bart and hot tap team

Jet ;D     
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: MAV50L on March 29, 2016, 05:21:51 PM
Just about convinced to buy one of these.
Do the flotap pumps cycle on and off automatically to keep water at pressure or do they need to be turned on and off when using?
Basically Im thinking if they cycled automatically , I could plumb the whole van up with just one pump and have decent pressure water to my sink as well when I turn the tap on.............
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Brett B on March 29, 2016, 08:07:22 PM
Yes mate they cycle automatically to keep water at pressure nice little pump
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Drop Bear on March 29, 2016, 09:31:58 PM
Another plug for Bart folks! His back up support and service is first class. He recently sorted out a couple of my hassles and in my opinion went "above and beyond". Thanks Bart !!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Touroz on March 30, 2016, 02:03:42 AM
Received my Hottap and a few accessories the other day. Real easy to set up, smaller and nicer design than a previous different brand of shower unit (which did not last very long and came with no customer service). Bart was great to deal with, made the whole process easy and added excellent advice which was extremely practical and useful. Would recommend Joolca to anyone thinking of hooking up a hot shower for camping. Cheers Bart.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 30, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
@ jetcrew

I appreciate the kind feedback!

The units are pretty tough and they do handle quite well. Good work with organising the top black panel, and you may even me able to knock the dings out from the inside of the front cover. If you feel like doing this send me an email and I can show you how to remove the front cover (I can try and adapt it to a one armed job, haha! - In all seriousness, hope you get back the use of your second arm soon!).

One thing I need to ask is if it landed on the gas/ water valves? Or, did it land the opposite way/ flat?

@ MAV50L

Brett was spot on the money, the Flotap pumps are automatic pumps. The Flotap6 is a 60Psi pressure pump, so it has quite a bit of a kick.

We actually are zoning out our higher flow rate pumps (Flotap12, Flotap18) as we find that the Flotap6 pumps are plenty fine.

Excellent idea with using one pump to supply water to your sink and the Hottap. In saying this, the Flotap6 wouldn't be able to hand supplying water to the Hottap and your sink at the same time. Though, it would have no issue supplying the Hottap or the sink, individually.

I do recall speaking with someone who was going to get a bigger pump to supply water to his Hottap and his sink at the same time (mixer tap - so he could use hot and cold). I normally suggest two smaller pumps for this operation just there are no hiccups with flow or pressure. But, if you have the know how, go for gold!

@ Drop Bear

My pleasure! Thank you :) It's always better when everything is working and fits as it should, haha!

@ Touroz

Thank you for the recommendation :) I always like to show the guys here the stuff you all write about us. It honestly is nice to know that we are doing the right thing.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Spud7017 on March 30, 2016, 06:00:19 PM
Just a quick shout out to Bart for his excellent customer service.  Very much appreciated. 

Cheers
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 04, 2016, 04:58:56 PM
Thank you! :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Cyclone71 on April 07, 2016, 07:15:39 PM
Hey Bart

Shower Tent arrived late today thanks for the great service and Swag Price. Hope to get it put up in the weekend a give it a test
Thanks again for the great service

Cheers
Justin


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 11, 2016, 04:55:55 PM
Haha, wicked! My pleasure - hope the test went well :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: jetcrew on April 11, 2016, 07:38:01 PM
@ jetcrew

I appreciate the kind feedback!

The units are pretty tough and they do handle quite well. Good work with organising the top black panel, and you may even me able to knock the dings out from the inside of the front cover. If you feel like doing this send me an email and I can show you how to remove the front cover (I can try and adapt it to a one armed job, haha! - In all seriousness, hope you get back the use of your second arm soon!).

One thing I need to ask is if it landed on the gas/ water valves? Or, did it land the opposite way/ flat?

@ MAV50L

Brett was spot on the money, the Flotap pumps are automatic pumps. The Flotap6 is a 60Psi pressure pump, so it has quite a bit of a kick.

We actually are zoning out our higher flow rate pumps (Flotap12, Flotap18) as we find that the Flotap6 pumps are plenty fine.

Excellent idea with using one pump to supply water to your sink and the Hottap. In saying this, the Flotap6 wouldn't be able to hand supplying water to the Hottap and your sink at the same time. Though, it would have no issue supplying the Hottap or the sink, individually.

I do recall speaking with someone who was going to get a bigger pump to supply water to his Hottap and his sink at the same time (mixer tap - so he could use hot and cold). I normally suggest two smaller pumps for this operation just there are no hiccups with flow or pressure. But, if you have the know how, go for gold!

@ Drop Bear

My pleasure! Thank you :) It's always better when everything is working and fits as it should, haha!

@ Touroz

Thank you for the recommendation :) I always like to show the guys here the stuff you all write about us. It honestly is nice to know that we are doing the right thing.

Bart ,
It fell onto the top as it fell it flipped over and landed on the front top if that makes sense , I tested it with soapy water and all that jazz and it's working great.

I can't believe how quickly it starts producing hit water , I really expected a delay and wasted water , I was pleasantly surprised  :cup:
Great product , great service and great myswag price

Jet ;D
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Post by: Taipan4870 on April 17, 2016, 07:46:41 PM
Hi Bart pm sent cheers..
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 19, 2016, 11:06:52 AM
@ jetcrew

I get what you're saying! I can see you're on top of things as it is so good call with the soapy water. Thanks again for the kind words :)!

@ Taipan4870

Right back at ya! Haha!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: JungleJohn on April 19, 2016, 06:36:46 PM
I will order one when I get home in a couple of weeks. Whats the delivery time to Perth?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 20, 2016, 05:47:42 PM
Hey John, shipping to Perth (6000) will take roughly 5 business days - we use Australia Post. Hope this helps!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: GanG on April 20, 2016, 07:37:31 PM
Order placed :) Should keep my 2 female travel buddies happy for the birdsville trip in June :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Cyclone71 on April 28, 2016, 12:28:15 PM
Hi Bart

Just a quick shout out to say the replacement parts arrived today thanks and there was no need to send 2 units.

Cheers for the great service it is great to see people backing their product with after sales service

Great Work Mate excellent products

Cyclone71
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Post by: mule on May 08, 2016, 06:39:01 PM
   pm sent for prices. ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: fuji on May 10, 2016, 09:57:05 PM
Hi Bart
Bought a unit and tried it on the dog, worked a treat. Thank you
Wayne
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Post by: cancan on May 11, 2016, 01:19:10 PM
Hi Bart
Bought a unit and tried it on the dog, worked a treat. Thank you
Wayne

I hadnt thought of that angle....Its not for me its for the dog
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 11, 2016, 03:39:33 PM
@ Cyclone71

My pleasure! The second bit was as a spare incase anything popped up down the line :)

@ fuji

Yes! My dogs love the warm washes too - they also like dirt...especially when wet.

@ cancan

Guaranteed success, haha!
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Post by: ronix on May 11, 2016, 08:55:46 PM
Pm sent for prices
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Post by: Finney on May 12, 2016, 01:23:25 PM
PM sent for prices

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: GanG on May 31, 2016, 09:52:11 PM
My Hottap outing arrived today, I mistakenly thought the travel bag was part of the package. That said it was not a problem as I have bought a 51liter tub from Bunnings with lid, mounted te pump to the lid to provide a base for it when used as a portable set up. The unit and all accessories fits inside the tub for travel, with enough space for a couple of towels and the toilet bag :)
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Post by: myminirocks on June 01, 2016, 01:44:26 PM
Great set up GanG! We just love our HotTap and I'm in the process right now of trying to consolidate the "setup". One of the common trouble I have had was putting the pump directly on the ground (often sand) so having it mounted to the underside of the lid is genius!

I've just purchased a Projecta Battery Box that will fit the small battery I use for the pump, AND the pump. I am planning on cutting a couple of holes in the side of the box so the pump I let and outlet can pop through. This way I just pick up the battery box, connect the hoses and gas and away I go.

If I had the extra room for the big 51L box I'd do it your way because the whole shebang is in one box. Love it.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: fuji on June 01, 2016, 07:19:14 PM
Hi Bart
I have the unit but I need the pump and accessories to suck water from the creek/river. How much is the flotap 6 pump and connections? Cheers
Wayne
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 02, 2016, 04:45:15 PM
@ GanG

Hey, that is a pretty cool idea! We were actually thinking of something very similar for the HOTTAP OUTING kit as well. A nice big tub makes it easier to fit everything it one tidy place. We didn't actually think about being able to mount the pump on the lid as a base. Props on that!

Sorry for any confusion with the Carry Bag - hope it wasn't too much of an inconvenience.

@ myminirocks

Our Product Development guy was actually looking into something similar to what you mentioned. Having a battery and the pump inside a a compact box (with a handle) and water in/ water out adaptors to connect up the hosing. I'm very interested to see how you get yours to work, so, when you're done can you please throw up a couple of photos?

@ fuji

Can you please PM me your email address/ email me directly and we can sort something out :)!
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Post by: campingaroundoz on June 02, 2016, 07:14:13 PM
Pm sent for prices
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: The punter on June 02, 2016, 10:14:40 PM
Are you guys going to make a single version of the shower tent?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 06, 2016, 05:11:13 PM
Before we even had the double ensuite available, we organised to have a custom, single version made and sent out to us. At the time, we felt it would be better to go ahead with the double and don't have any plans to introduce a single version in the near (or distant) future. In saying this, it is possible that our Product Guy just throws a wild ball and decides that we will do them - haha!

When I know, you will know :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Barrabart on June 10, 2016, 08:26:40 PM
G'day Bart,

If pumping direct from a creek using the 20m extension hose, I'm assuming the pump will be local to the shower unit and drawing through 20mtrs of hose from the creek, is this correct?
(naturally the bank height etc will come into play with how well the pump draws the water)

Only asking as most of our 'showering water' would be coming from a creek, not our on-board water as we normally camp out bush by a creek.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: barrel01 on June 10, 2016, 10:12:31 PM
If I am too far from a creek I just use the pump down at the creek to fill a 20 litre Jerry then hook it up back at the shower to the Joolca.

The pump runs fine from a 12 volt 7ah battery to remote fill from the creek


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Barrabart on June 11, 2016, 12:14:35 AM
Thanks Barrel01,

I guess my question is, will the pump draw water through 20mtrs of hose on reasonably level ground or a slight bank etc, as I would imagine this a pretty big task for a small 12v pump. ?
Title: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: myminirocks on June 12, 2016, 11:58:24 AM
Just a little addition to our favourite bit of camping kit. I used a Projecta Battery Box (BPE330 $60), an NS40ZL car battery (left behind by a previous worker, all it needed was a top up of water and a rejuvenate charge) our existing diaphragm pump, a spare Anderson plug ($7) and a rocker switch ($2.95).

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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160611/098ff758c472f8d2e772b9da75b5d513.jpg)

So now our HotTap is truly an anywhere shower, previously I had to set up within about 5mtrs of the car or camper so I could plug the pump in. This way, I grab the HotTap, gas bottle, hoses and this little box and we are done.

I found that the NS40ZL ran the pump, non stop for over an hour and a half and only dropped to 12.1v. It took 20mins on the solar to top it back up.

Fun little project, very happy with the results.


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: myminirocks on June 12, 2016, 12:08:12 PM

Thanks Barrel01,

I guess my question is, will the pump draw water through 20mtrs of hose on reasonably level ground or a slight bank etc, as I would imagine this a pretty big task for a small 12v pump. ?

Hey Barra Bart,  12v diaphragm pumps are generally designed (like all pumps) to be set up with the shortest possible suction hose, with the smallest "Head" (height from water to the pump) after that, they will "push" water virtually anywhere. I have a 3 mtr suction hose and a 30mtr outlet hose, we have never had a problem.

I cannot speak for Bart's pumps as I already had a pump when we purchased the HotTap, and every pump is made for different applications, but you will normally find a good quality 12v pump will pump to 10mtrs head (at sea level) and many of the 4 chamber pumps are pretty safe to run dry for a "short" period of time while it manages to self prime.


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: KingBilly on June 12, 2016, 02:47:28 PM
Bart, quick question.  Can your heater be plumbed up to the kitchen tap?  You know, used for washing up and left until it is needed again.  Or do you need to switch it on at the actual unit each time you need hot water?

Thanks
KB
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: barrel01 on June 12, 2016, 03:48:42 PM
Bart, quick question.  Can your heater be plumbed up to the kitchen tap?  You know, used for washing up and left until it is needed again.  Or do you need to switch it on at the actual unit each time you need hot water?

Thanks
KB
KB I have one and you just connect it the once and turn the gas on to it then it is all automatic from there.  Whenever you turn the tap on it fires up.



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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fizzie on June 13, 2016, 10:05:37 AM
KB I have one and you just connect it the once and turn the gas on to it then it is all automatic from there.  Whenever you turn the tap on it fires up.

Agree, as long as you don't mind leaving the gas turned on at the bottle?

If you don't, it would only be a matter of opening the gas tap then turn your kitchen hot water tap on!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: KingBilly on June 13, 2016, 02:01:00 PM
Agree, as long as you don't mind leaving the gas turned on at the bottle?

If you don't, it would only be a matter of opening the gas tap then turn your kitchen hot water tap on!

Would there be an issue with leaving the gas bottle turned on?

KB
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: scott oz on June 13, 2016, 07:46:54 PM
Hi Bart,

Seriously thinking (July/Aug) of going for your Hottap after reading all nine pages of this thread.

As you said in one post it's good if whatever you are carrying does at least two functions.

Water quanty is an issue for me as the Jayco Swan only carries 80 Lts and I don't really wish to put a second tank in.

I saw you investigating a 18Lt/min pump and I think I read your pumps give mains pressure?? So question is would your pump have enough pressure to use with a reverse osmosis unit. My thinking is to use the pump for both the hot water and if needed switch it to pump water through a reverse osmosis unit into the Swan's 80 Ltr tank.

What do you think?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fizzie on June 14, 2016, 04:08:18 PM
Would there be an issue with leaving the gas bottle turned on?

KB

KB

Probably your own call on that one!  :D

Does say in the manual to turn the cylinder off when finished but I'm guessing that's a general gas safety warning?

We turn our's off at the bottle, but we only use it for showers or to fill a tub for washing dishes via the shower nozzle - we don't have hot water plumbed to the sink.

Bart will probably be along soon to give his comment!

Graeme
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: scott oz on June 14, 2016, 04:20:25 PM
KB

Probably your own call on that one!  :D

Does say in the manual to turn the cylinder off when finished but I'm guessing that's a general gas safety warning?

We turn our's off at the bottle, but we only use it for showers or to fill a tub for washing dishes via the shower nozzle - we don't have hot water plumbed to the sink.

Bart will probably be along soon to give his comment!

Graeme


My problem would be turning the gas off at the bottle would turn the gas of to my fridge while on gas. As thinking a off valve before the hottap? At lease this is what I'm planning.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 14, 2016, 04:33:47 PM
@ Barrabart

Great question.

The FLOTAP6 pump, like myminirocks stated, is the type of pump that is best placed closest to the water source. It is self-priming to 1.8m, vertical. This means that it can suck up water, from dry, if it is at a maximum of 1.8m directly above the water source.

To better answer your question I can give you a bit more information based on my personal experience and based on conversations I have with customers who have a very similar set up to what you mentioned - feel free to PM me/ call up for a bit of a chat over the phone.

Basically, you want to set the pump within a couple of metres from the river/ creek and then have your outlet line running into the HOTTAP. Ideally, you would also have a decent suction filter to keep debris from getting sucked/ stuck in the pump itself, and from getting up to the HOTTAP. The HOTTAP actually has a small mesh screen tucked about 10mm inside the water inlet which will catch a lot of the gunk that may make its way in. As a side note, for anyone who is using a similar set up, if you find that your water flow is barely noticeable between 'Max' and 'Min' I suggest having a look at this filter as it could potentially be a bit blocked up.

I have tested 20m of hose from my pump to the HOTTAP, up a small incline (2-3m), and the system worked very well. One of our online videos actually uses this set up and it has been pretty convenient for a lot of people as it saves drinking water for more useful applications.

The FLOTAP6 has 60PSI of pressure, so, it packs a decent kick. This is one of the reasons why it is able to push water along an inclined path and still supply the HOTTAP with enough flow and pressure to ensure it works across the full range of flow. In saying this, for very long distances and crazy inclines you'd be better with a larger flow pump. Lets assume a 40PSI pressure setting, something along the lines of 12/17LPM. The longer the distance the more pressure losses you experience within the system. So, you'd grab larger inner diameter hosing (less restrictive) and even if you lost half of your flow and pressure within the system (leaks, frictional losses in hose, etc.) you would still have enough to power up the HOTTAP.

Excuse the long reply, thought I'd put in what information I thought was useful for anyone else thinking of a similar set up. Any additions welcome to this post :)!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 14, 2016, 05:18:08 PM
@ myminirocks

Awesome kit! Running for that long and only needed a short, 20min recharge is very convenient and means less time mucking around. Plus, it keeps things in order and saves the pump/ battery from getting a bit messy. So many cool ideas on this thread!

@ KingBilly

Like barrel01 mentioned, the system will be completely automatic (depending on gas situation) and the HOTTAP will start heating up the water as soon as it senses water flow. Any open/ close valve will do the trick here, so, you could exchange the shower head for your tap and have no issue at all. An idea may be to fit a T-piece on the water outlet (on the HOTTAP) and run one line to your tap and the other to your shower. You'd only be able to use one appliance at a time, but this would make things a bit smoother.

In terms of leaving the gas on or off, I'd leave it off. Like Fizzie said, it is really down to how you want to do things here. Let me give you a couple points as to why I recommend leaving it off:

- It is safer. I'm always one to make sure the gas is turned off when I'm done with the HOTTAP, or my BBQ, or any other gas appliance. It doesn't take long to turn it off and I don't want to take any risks. I'm not saying anything will happen, but I think it is better safe than sorry.

- Let's say a fitting blows within your set up and water starts flowing through the unit, engaging the burners - you'd run out of water and gas in this situation. I also turn off power to my pump for this reason. If I know I won't be needing hot water for a while then everything is off.

@ scott oz

We once had 12LPM and 18LPM pumps with 40PSI, so, these were not operating at mains pressure. I can't recall the pumps I may have been referring to unfortunately. Our FLOTAP6 is at 60PSI, but this still would not be enough for your reverse osmosis unit. In saying this, I suggest using a different pump for your reverse osmosis system (not using the same one for HOTTAP) as the high pressure may lead to hose swelling and fittings blowing. Even though I do believe it is beneficial to take items that have more than one use, this situation is a bit trickier.

With the gas side of things, an idea might be to look into something like this: http://www.joolca.com.au/couple-set (http://www.joolca.com.au/couple-set)

The female end attaches to the outlet side of your gas hose and the male end attaches to the HOTTAP. When you disconnect the gas line from the unit, the female end stops the flow of gas when not connected to the male end.
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Post by: scott oz on June 14, 2016, 05:27:42 PM
Bart,

Thanks for the advice not what I was hoping for but was expected.

Will still be looking to get a hottap in July Aug.

Love the snap fitting. When you disconnect do you have to have the bottle turned off or does the female fitting stop the gas flow?
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Post by: myminirocks on June 14, 2016, 05:37:36 PM
Hey Scott Oz. I'm assuming you are using the reverse Osmosis for filtering drinking water?

Have you seen the B.E.S.T inline water filters?

Whilst I haven't had personal experience with them (yet) I believe that have a very minor hit on the water flow.

Also I would (I am) setting up a Best filter on a seperate hose line to only one tap for drinking because there is no need having perfect drinking quality filtered water to shower/wash up with.

It's like I always shake my head when we flush the toilet with potable water.... Crazy!
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Post by: tourer77 on June 14, 2016, 08:43:15 PM
Hi Bart, I need a replacement shower head for an existing H/W unit i have (it's not a Joocla), can you supply as a separate part.  Also I'd be after 2 of the LPG quick connect couplings, cheers.
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Post by: landbarge on June 14, 2016, 10:15:25 PM
PM sent. Brilliant piece of kit.

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Post by: The punter on June 15, 2016, 11:36:15 AM
PM sent re shower head
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Post by: tourer77 on June 15, 2016, 05:47:48 PM
PM sent re shower head
Hey punter, haven't received any PMs, could you re-send, thx :)
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Post by: mule on June 15, 2016, 06:05:59 PM
  Receaved my delivery . have to get out and use it. Thanks for the great serves . :cheers:
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Post by: The punter on June 15, 2016, 07:09:48 PM
Hey punter, haven't received any PMs, could you re-send, thx :)

Sorry meant to say to Bart!
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Post by: neilo1 on June 16, 2016, 09:19:20 PM
Just wanted to say thanks to Bart and the Joolca team. I recently purchased a HOTTAP and Bart was very helpful throughout and provided great service.  :cup:
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Post by: MrEMan on June 18, 2016, 07:44:29 PM
PM sent last Sunday with no reply  ??? Anyone heard from Bart in the last week?

Regards
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Post by: The punter on June 19, 2016, 10:42:08 AM
Yes and he sent a replacement for a shower head in two days!

Great service thanks
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Post by: Mad Hueys on June 20, 2016, 06:46:09 AM
Gday Bart, could I please get a price for the Hot Tap and Flo Pump sent to Perth 6036
Cheers Luke
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 20, 2016, 04:30:54 PM
@ scott oz

The female fitting will stop the gas flow, but I would turn the bottle off when possible. As soon as you connect the female end to the male end, the gas will start flowing again and the unit will run as per normal.

@ tourer77

Yeah, we should be able to sort something out :) Can you please PM me your email address and we will get things under way. Sorry for not catching your PM sooner!

@ mule  & neilo1

Thanks for the kind words guys :)! Appreciate it and my absolute pleasure :)

@ MrEMan

I replied back to the email you included in the PM you sent me - please have a look in your inbox :) I didn't send anything back as a PM, so, that's why nothing would have been in your MySwag inbox.

@ Mad Hueys

Replied to your PM!
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Post by: JungleJohn on June 22, 2016, 05:00:56 AM
Bought one last week online and already delivered to home. Looking forward to setting it up in preparation for my Pilbara trip when I get home. Do I also need a water pump?
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 22, 2016, 11:39:33 AM
The HOTTAP needs a pressurised water source. So, if you won't have access to mains (or a gravity fed system with sufficient pressure and flow) on your Pilbara trip, you will need to couple the unit with a pump. Feel free to send me a PM if you need a bit more information :)!
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Post by: chrissims001 on July 07, 2016, 09:47:57 PM
I've ordered mine. After reading countless reviews and threads it became a no brainier to get a joolca. Pleasure to deal with Bart n the team, now for Australia post to hurry up n get it here.


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Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 11, 2016, 05:23:31 PM
Thanks Chris, hope you enjoy :)!
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Post by: scott oz on July 11, 2016, 08:19:01 PM
Bart,

How is the box kit with the 12L/M progressing?
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 13, 2016, 09:30:17 AM
Hey Scott, I was a bit vague when I mentioned that our Product Development guy was looking into a box kit with a battery and pump built in. He looked into the concept a couple of years ago or so and decided against it. So, we don't have plans to bring something like this out at the moment. I can't actually recall the reason why it didn't go ahead so I can't give more input here unfortunately.

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Post by: jd on July 15, 2016, 09:16:55 AM
Hi Bart
What is the price of these units? And delivery to port Hedland 6721?
Cheers
Jay
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 19, 2016, 04:57:10 PM
Hey Jay, I have replied to your PM :)!
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Post by: mrw63 on August 05, 2016, 04:22:37 PM
Thanks to Bart and team for all the assistance....order placed today.  ;D
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Post by: MAV50L on August 08, 2016, 08:03:57 AM
PM sent Bart.
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Post by: JungleJohn on August 16, 2016, 05:19:12 AM
Gday Bart, just wanted to pass on that I bought the Shower system and it works great. Very simple to set up and pack away. At 4lts a minute I can still have a great shower. Recently did a trip through the Pilbara and Karlamilyi NP and it was faultless. Thanks for a great product and prompt delivery. :cheers:
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 17, 2016, 04:37:54 PM
@ mrw63

Thank you :)!

@ MAV50L

Organised ;)

@ JungleJohn

Ah, very glad that you are happy with the HOTTAP :) Thank you, I appreciate your kind words and hope you get endless hours of hot water from our little friend.
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Post by: Craftsman on August 23, 2016, 10:05:13 PM
Bart,
What is the estimated height above the HOTTAP for a header tank with a 12mm supply hose? I have experimented with a container at 2.5metres and is sufficient to shower with and are curious to see if the flow rate will be adequate for the HOTTAP.
Could you supply me a price with and without the pump accessories.
Regards Don
What 
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Post by: tazzi on August 24, 2016, 04:12:30 PM
Can anyone tell me what size hose the hottap uses?  I want to add an inline tap to the shower hose, but don't have access to it to check the size.  I seem to recall that it is smaller than normal hose size.

Thanks
Jill
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 25, 2016, 01:09:33 PM
@ Craftsman

Hey Don, I'll reply to your question in the PM you sent :)

@ tazzi

Hey Jill, just asked my product guy and the hose is 8mm internal and 10mm external. Hope this helps!
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Post by: peter01 on September 05, 2016, 05:57:57 PM
Thanks Bart package arrived today now for the weekend trial
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 06, 2016, 01:25:13 PM
Great news, Peter! Keep us posted :)
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Post by: GanG on September 06, 2016, 10:19:32 PM
Love ours its had some serious use now. Had a few drama's with the shower head, replaced under warranty, without a moments hesitation. Thanks Bart :) I have 2 camp mates that are saving their sheckles for their own hottap :)
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 07, 2016, 10:12:00 AM
Honestly, happy to help get things sorted whenever I can :) When the time is right send them my way and I'll work things out!

On a side note, for anyone else that has some smooth Joolca stuff, if you have an issue, big or small, please let us know. We are always down to set things right.
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Post by: briann532 on September 07, 2016, 04:43:18 PM
Gday Bart...............

Brilliant units you have. Ours has been awesome.
We have had numerous of the "other" brands and all fail in due course.
Yours - 2 years old now and so far so good and its benefit is that it seems to work in really cold weather unlike other units.
We've had it in sub zero temps and running perfectly. (just have to slow the flow to maintain the heat so we don't freeze!!!)

Only problem I ever had was when the lad turned the gas off while the wife was in the shower...........
Needless to say it didn't go down too well!

Cheers mate,
Brian
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Post by: rockinj on September 08, 2016, 10:02:43 AM
Hi Bart,

I just saw on the website that there is free shipping at the moment. Just checking if this is correct.

If not, what is the postage cost to Wondai Qld,  Do you have an idea of delivery time at all?

Thanks,

Peta
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 08, 2016, 10:28:33 AM
@ briann532

Thank you :) I'm always curious to hear back about how the units perform in different conditions and after years of use. Always helpful to get feedback, so, thanks again!

@ rockinj

We have free shipping on all of our stuff (it isn't just a 'now' thing). So, no rush to take advantage of this at all :)!

I have just done an estimate, with Australia Post (standard) it will take about 4 business days to Wondai QLD 4606. As an example, if I sent something today, you'd see it around Wednesday next week. Hope this helps!
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Post by: rockinj on September 09, 2016, 08:29:10 AM
Hi Bart,

Silly me, I tried to ring too early this morning to order a system. I did want to ask though if you see this before I ring; can I direct deposit into an account and email the receipt as confirmation of payment?

Cheers,

Peta
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 09, 2016, 01:14:09 PM
Hey Peta, I'll send you a PM to work things out :)
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Post by: Ozsnowman on September 17, 2016, 07:34:45 AM
Hi Bart. PM sent to you about a price too thanks  ;D :cup:
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 19, 2016, 11:11:37 AM
@Ozsnowman: No worries, just replied :D
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Post by: corndog on September 19, 2016, 03:57:13 PM
Hi Bart. Can you pm the members price of the hottap outing and a gas quick connect.
Thanks.
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Post by: corndog on September 19, 2016, 04:29:18 PM
Thanks for that Bart.
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 19, 2016, 04:31:13 PM
No worries :D

Thanks for that Bart.
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Post by: Ozsnowman on September 21, 2016, 06:53:24 PM
Have ordered from your ebay - 15% off was too good to ignore :)

Now to the accessories hehe
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 21, 2016, 07:51:54 PM
Oh I just realised what you meant about the 15% off eBay Voucher! That's brilliant, I think I'll go and share that on our FB page right now in case others might be keen! Cheers :D
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Post by: JeanetteT on September 21, 2016, 07:55:17 PM
I took advantage of the eBay offer this morning too. Looking forward to using it when it arrives.
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Post by: Ozsnowman on September 24, 2016, 02:21:36 PM
Mine arrived this morning (yay for country post offices that open Saturday mornings hehe - even had the docket appear in my mailbox this morning!)

Packed very well, had great fun unboxing. I need to refill my gas bottle - didn't think of that! Now I want to try it out hehe  :cup: :cup: :cheers: Thanks Joolca & Oz Post!

I just have to work out now how to hang it/mount it
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Post by: corndog on September 24, 2016, 07:16:03 PM
Hello Bart.
I have a question regarding your gas quick connect fitting. Does the male part of the adapter replace the existing brass hose fitting on the water heater?
Thanks.
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 26, 2016, 09:28:37 AM
@ Ozsnowman: That's awesome mate, I thought that Sat deliveries were only for express post! Looking forward to feedback :D

@ Corndog: Nah, it doesn't replace, it attaches to the existing brass adapter on the HOTTAP. Actually got a similar enquiry in our email recently (may have been from you) Turns out that the image is wrong and would give this impression - will get the boys to fix this now.

Cheers!
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Post by: Ozsnowman on October 01, 2016, 10:11:40 PM
Finally got the gas bottle filled today, and tried out the HWS - works brilliant! I didn't try the pump, only connected it to mains for trial.
Finally a use for the folding trolley we bought in IKEA to get some stuff home...but has been useless for almost anything else. A bolt attached top and bottom, and a wing nut on each for quick removal for packup.
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab98/ozsnowman/4dfaffcd-cdc2-4a14-87c3-a86ab44974b5.jpg)
Red hose is Joolca shower hose, white hose is drinking hose which I am connecting to my $10 filleting table bargain from Rays outdoors last year, which includes a sink and a tap

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab98/ozsnowman/b545590b-d0b1-4a3d-88f1-6e98fb509610.jpg)
And lo and behold, running hot water to sink tap - easy cleanup while camping  :cheers:
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Post by: Fizzie on October 03, 2016, 08:16:32 AM
G'day Bart

Mate, apparently need to replace our FleaBay water pump we've been using  :'(

Using the shower last week & all good, then all of a sudden, no water coming out & indicator panel isn't showing temperature - pump is making noise but not sucking / spitting  ???

Do you still supply pumps by themself? - had a look at your website but can't see them listed?

Thanks

Graeme
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 03, 2016, 08:36:16 AM
Nice set up @Ozsnowman :D Looking forward to more photos!

@Fizzie: We don't sell pumps on their own but we do sell the pump kits which include hoses (inlet + Outlet), suction fitler and 12V cables (7M cigarette socket adapter and 1.5m alligator clip connections). $115 including postage :)

Cheers
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Post by: Cori on October 03, 2016, 10:03:54 PM
Can I please get a price for a hottap, a havket and a gasknect?


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Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 04, 2016, 08:01:29 AM
@ Cori; I'll PM You :D
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Post by: Carty on October 05, 2016, 01:12:11 AM
G'day Bart,

The old Coleman HOD and fire Showercoils no longer cut it with my tribe of gen Now, Time to upgrade.

I haven't seen the rear of your unit to see fixing points and while the idea of a trolley for home to wash the dogs, when we getaway that will be too bulky. Will be using ensuite tent do you have some pics of the back and temporary mounting ideas to share.

The outing's inline filter, can be opened to clean, what's the filtration material?
Does the pump need weather protection?
Other units have an on/off switch underneath yours doesn't appear to, difference is?

The misses is leaning to the country comfort (locals) and I however have been impressed with the quality of your unit, responses on this forum and product review.

Please pm a price for outing and express post.

Your videos are nuts.

Cheers,
Carty
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Post by: shakey55 on October 05, 2016, 07:50:16 AM
Well I wish I had taken more notice that you can buy this product through this site.

Anyway I recently purchased the JOOLCA HIT TAP from the supplier through eBay.

I must say that the HOT TAP is all what I had hoped for and more.

I have test driven the system and it is FANTASTIC.

Can highly recommend


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Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 05, 2016, 08:05:45 AM
Hi Shakey! Thanks for the feedback mate :D Glad you're enjoying the system!
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Post by: Hotdognz on October 05, 2016, 10:13:09 PM
Hi Bart, purchased a HotTap of the local TJM here in Brendale on the N side of Brisbane as I like to support our local businesses, any how happy to report it's fantastic and beats the other products we have tried (3rd time lucky).

Quick question though, we find the switch on the shower head hard to switch on at first and then it seems to free up for a while and works fine, my wife has had trouble with it and I have had to switch it on for her, is this normal, I read it could be due to water pressure.

Thanks

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Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 06, 2016, 08:45:48 AM
@ Hotdognz:

Thanks for the kind words mate, much appreciated :D

Regarding the switch, they can certainly be quite stiff, normally its only when trying to 'turn on' the water flow (pushing against water pressure). They do loosen up some after a bit of use, so I would suggest to try it few more times with hot water flowing through to see if it improves. If it doesn't, get in touch and I'll be able to get another one sent out (and will be able to ask the boys to choose a soft one when sending).

Long term though we're working on redesigning the switch mechanism to eliminate this problem, though for such a simple thing its proving quite a challenge to get significant improvement.

Cheers
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Post by: Fizzie on October 07, 2016, 08:49:30 AM
Bart

We had the same sort of issue in reverse in the early days, as our young bloke couldn't turn the switch off all the way, so the shower kept dribbling, & the pump kept running  :'(. Bit older now so no longer a problem  :D

Wondered at the time if the "slide" switch could be changed to some sort of a "click" switch so there's positive on - off positions, or even a knob that twists to turn on - off  ???

Over to you, sir!  ;D

Graeme
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 07, 2016, 09:24:19 AM
Heya Graeme, good to hear no longer a problem :D

Actually those are a few options we're exploring, both the click in click out type as well as more of a 'valve' type. Its all in the works - hopefully we come to a good solution fairly soon!

Cheers
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Post by: tourer77 on October 07, 2016, 10:10:13 AM
How about include a shut off valve in the hose just before the shower head and just leave the shower switch on.

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 07, 2016, 10:54:24 AM
Tourer77:

Reckon that's a good idea? Its something we're also considering and perhaps even leaning towards at this stage. In terms of ease of use - may even be easier than a switch on the shower head. If you've got the head on a holder it would be easier to twist a valve in the hose rather than having to flick one on the shower head without moving it out of position?

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Post by: Fizzie on October 08, 2016, 09:16:07 AM
Bart

Further thought.

Currently the shower rose clicks round to different positions for "fine, medium & hard" spray (I know that's not exact but you get the idea  :D).

How about modifying that slightly to be: Off, fine, medium, hard, off? Take the switch out of the handset completely & control everything from the "dial" on the rose - easy to twist for little hands but positive click positions so it doesn't just flop around.
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 10, 2016, 08:06:52 AM
Yup, we could look at that too. In fact we may have thought about it already - only concern may be that with soapy hands it'll be hard to grip hard enough to twist.
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Post by: oompa01 on October 29, 2016, 05:30:14 PM
Hi all.. sorry struggling to search this thread but I think I have an issue with the solenoid not opening.  No clunk and the ingition firing but no flame.  What are the suggestions?
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Post by: jwb on October 29, 2016, 05:44:05 PM
Battery power??
Or lack of ?

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Post by: oompa01 on October 29, 2016, 06:32:44 PM
Battery power??
Or lack of ?

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Ill give it a crack in the morning but new batteries and I can hear the ignition just no gas
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 31, 2016, 10:36:48 AM
@ oompa01

Can you please send me a PM with your contact number and I'll either buzz you myself or get one of my tech. support guys to give you a call to go over some troubleshoot steps :)!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Monyx on November 25, 2016, 08:15:05 AM
@ Bart
have pm'd for price on hottap outing + bag.
Mark


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Post by: Bart@Joolca on November 25, 2016, 11:07:21 AM
Thanks Mark - got it :)!
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Post by: Ozsnowman on January 11, 2017, 04:12:58 PM
I wanted to get the creek screen filter accessory, but the Boss wouldn't let me spend $70 on a 'bloody filter'  :-[

While at the big green shed this weekend I found a good substitute that got her approval lol

I found a Pope Bubbler watering head for under $10 -
http://www.popeproducts.com.au/product/bubbler (http://www.popeproducts.com.au/product/bubbler)

(http://www.popeproducts.com.au/media/14301/1010252-bubbler-web-rgb-small.png)

This is filled with holes, and also has a fine metal mesh inside - plug it in and it works fine in reverse! The mesh keeps the floating gunk off, works fantastic. With a bit of the missus old stocking over it, should filter pretty finely too!

Now to just mount it through a bit of foam as a floating platform and let it float out into the river  :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: KingBilly on January 11, 2017, 04:58:11 PM
Good find, is it heavy enough to stay on the bottom of a bucket or creek?  Or will it float?

KB
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on January 11, 2017, 05:43:34 PM
Good find, is it heavy enough to stay on the bottom of a bucket or creek?  Or will it float?

KB

It is incredibly light, but with the hose it was heavy enough to stay in the bucket I tried it with. That why I want to mount it through something - make sure it stays vertical then in the river/creek
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 13, 2017, 09:39:25 AM
Nice find! Pretty cool idea with the stocking and foam - I love DIY! Keep us posted how it goes :) If they have a bigger one of them maybe look into one (using your similar set up) as the surface area might be a bit restrictive on amount of water it will suck through?

In saying this, I could definitely be wrong - and probably am if you've already tested her out ;)

Actually very interested to see how this set up fares - keep us all updated :)

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on January 14, 2017, 09:26:47 AM
Nice find! Pretty cool idea with the stocking and foam - I love DIY! Keep us posted how it goes :) If they have a bigger one of them maybe look into one (using your similar set up) as the surface area might be a bit restrictive on amount of water it will suck through?

I had actually thought of that Bart - I did before and after testing and it didn't seem to impede the flow at all. But, if I go the stocking route I might just drill a few more holes in the dome top, as its not going to be used as a sprinkler, which will give more input area  ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: corndog on January 14, 2017, 02:02:51 PM
Before drilling the holes have a close look. There might not be any filter behind your holes.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: archer63 on January 14, 2017, 02:05:10 PM
Ozsnowman....that's got to be the best pic of a bloody hose I've ever seen...cool  :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on January 14, 2017, 02:17:14 PM
Before drilling the holes have a close look. There might not be any filter behind your holes.

Yeah I don't think there is, which is why I'll only do it if I go ahead and put some stocking over it to further filter it :)

Ozsnowman....that's got to be the best pic of a bloody hose I've ever seen...cool  :cheers:

LOL would love to claim credit, but I just nicked it off the official website hehe
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 17, 2017, 09:13:11 AM
I had actually thought of that Bart - I did before and after testing and it didn't seem to impede the flow at all. But, if I go the stocking route I might just drill a few more holes in the dome top, as its not going to be used as a sprinkler, which will give more input area  ;D

Very smart to do before and after testing and come to a good conclusion. Seems like this is a win already!

Before drilling the holes have a close look. There might not be any filter behind your holes.

Good point by corndog, definitely want to have some filter behind the holes.

Yeah I don't think there is, which is why I'll only do it if I go ahead and put some stocking over it to further filter it :)

This might be a bit sneaky, but if you could open the cap off the filter, do you think you could find and fit a fine mesh screen twirled into the inside? While you're there, you could also put a weight in to help submerge (if it would fit and if you did want to take this route - not really sure how much room you got in there). Otherwise, I'm sure you know what you're doing - thought I would drop a couple suggestions while we're all here :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on January 19, 2017, 09:52:54 PM
This might be a bit sneaky, but if you could open the cap off the filter, do you think you could find and fit a fine mesh screen twirled into the inside? While you're there, you could also put a weight in to help submerge (if it would fit and if you did want to take this route - not really sure how much room you got in there). Otherwise, I'm sure you know what you're doing - thought I would drop a couple suggestions while we're all here :)
Damn good idea, thanks Bart!  :cheers:

If I cant get in to it, I'll pop some glue onto some sinkers and drop them in the hose connector end :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 20, 2017, 08:34:00 AM
Try for mesh and sinkers together, as opposed to no mesh and sinkers as with no mesh you'll get larger debris clogging things up (when on bed of creek/ river/ etc.). Whereas, with no mesh and floating I think you'll come across less larger debris.

Keep us posted :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: SteveSA on January 20, 2017, 12:50:52 PM
G'day Bart,

I've been following this thread for months and I'm impressed by the user reviews of your product and your commitment to the service and advice you've provided over an extended period of time. Kudos to you!

My rig is a Jayco Swan and I intend to plumb a HotTap to the sink, the existing external shower and the tap on the draw bar using the onboard 9kg gas cylinder and the water supplied from the water tanks and from the mains water circuit. Straight forward huh?

Water supply from the mains circuit takes care of itself but it's the supply from the water tanks that has me a bit stumped. My intention is to tap into the water line on the outlet side of the onboard Shurflo pump which is rated at 10L/min. Given the HotTap maxes out at 6L/min I guess it should be sufficient to allow cold and hot to flow at the same time. Any thoughts?

Can you also PM me a price for the Outting, Jacket, Screen Filter and an additional Gasknect (for the BBQ) please?

Regards,
Steve
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 24, 2017, 04:09:19 PM
Hey Steve, apologies for the delay! Also, thank you for the kind words :)

Also, firstly, did you mean you want to plumb the HOTTAP to each: the sink, the external shower and the external tap on the draw bar?

This is an interesting question, made even more interesting with the type of tap you have.

So, water flow wise: 10LPM - 6LPM = 4LPM. So, if you are maxing out your HOTTAP, you'll get a max of 4LPM to the cold side of things. Only thing to note here is; if you have a high flow tap (let's say 15LPM or so) then your cold line will have less resistance (as opposed to your HOTTAP hot line) and may result in more water flowing through. Which means less water for your HOTTAP, which means potentially tricking the HOTTAP to shutting off as it isn't getting enough flow.

I know that you can get lower flow taps which should work not too bad with the set up. Something like a 10LPM should work as that is the max your pump can give out anyway.

If you have a mixer tap, these get a bit tricky too (with flow and stuff I mentioned above). Seeing as you are interested in the HOTTAP OUTNG, would it be possible for you to tap in the included pump (and then have two pumps, one for hot and one for cold)? Otherwise, if you have a low flow tap I think you would be ok with your Shurflo.

Is this the type of information you were after? Let me know what you think about what I said?

Let us know about if you want to plumb this to all three things - this would add another interesting spin :)

BTW, anyone with any additional information or know how, please drop a hand :) I could be incorrect in some of what I said and I am happy to learn too!

Will PM now :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: SteveSA on January 24, 2017, 10:09:45 PM
Hi Bart,

Thanks for the info. Yes that is correct - the sink (mixer tap), the external shower and to a second external tap on the draw bar.

Originally I had thought to use the existing external tap but after looking at it more closely I've concluded it's way too complicated. Much easier to run a second, dedicated tap.

Currently, my sink has a cold water only tap and the hand siphon pump type tap. I'll be removing the siphon tap and use the existing hole to install the mixer tap. I'll leave the existing cold water tap and install a filter system on that line for drinking water.

The external shower has two cold water lines running to it - one each to the cold and the hot. I can re-route the one attached to the hot water to the new mixer tap (cold side).

The hot water line from the HotTap (installed in the unused jerry can holder on the drawbar) will have a branch just after the outlet to the new external hot water tap and the main line will run back through the kitchen floor. That will then split to the now vacant external shower hot inlet and the mixer tap hot inlet.

Your thoughts on the flow rate of the mixer tap is something I hadn't thought about and the potential to cut off flow to the HotTap bears thinking about. I'm not sure what the mixer's flow rate is but I'm confident it isn't a high flow tap. It will be easy enough to test anyway. Besides, even if it is around 15LPM I'm thinking I could run the full 6LPM (ie Hot only) with just a nudge to the cold side and that should allow for enough control. A case of trial and error.

I think to start with I'll hook it up using just the Shurflo pump. I'd rather not have to introduce a second pump if I can avoid it. It can definitely be done though. I'd have to run two supply lines to the HotTap - one from the mains circuit (with a strategically placed one-way valve) and a second from the line that runs between the tanks and the Shurflo pump. Tapping into that line would be easy enough but I'm not sure if the Shurflo would object to the reverse flow from its inlet side... anyway something to think about if it comes to that.

I have a couple of questions about water ingress too... my intention is to travel with the unit wrapped in its jacket. Will this be sufficient protection from rain/spray off the road/tug or is there any advice you can offer?
Also, in the event of a water crossing, are there any sensitive bits that are particularly venerable (ie, battery compartment, ignition electrics)?
FYI the lowest point of the installed unit will be a little above the floor level of the Swan/Jayco. Anyone with a Swan knows not to do a water crossing so deep that the floor would get wet so I'm not talking about submerging the HotTap - more about worse case scenario, incidental water splashing against the bottom of it.

And finally, there is nothing in my Inbox so unless I'm looking in the wrong spot, I didn't receive your PM. Could you send it again please?

Regards,
Steve
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 31, 2017, 09:36:14 AM
Hey Steve,

Firstly - apologies for the delay in response, we ended up taking Friday off as well to have a 'long weekend' off!

It seems like you have your work cut out for you. A lot of custom stuff with the water side of things and I like how well thought out this is. Will you be using flexible hosing or rigid piping for the water lines? Aside from this, it seems like you have a very well thought out idea on how things are going to be. I like it!

Yes, very good point. Trial and error will quickly find the sweet spot and you'll be able to use the Shurflo on its own.

Now, to give you a bit of insight into unit operation (for anyone reading with a similar HWS this holds true too):

The HOTTAP flow rate is between 4LPM to 6LPM (will be a bit of deviation here and there as with anything). So, if I'm supplying 4LPM of water to my HOTTAP (or other portable water heater) then I'll be able to happily use it on the low flow setting, pushing up to about the mid flow setting. Once I go higher my unit will cut out as it is being starved. It is expecting a higher flow and it isn't getting it. This is why our supplied pump meets the max flow of the unit. The HOTTAP (and other portable systems) have a flow regulator on the water inlet - reducing anything above 6LPM down to a maximum of 6LPM (so mains won't give you a 'fuller' shower over a 18LPM pump over a 6LPM pump).

So, this is where the sweet spot comes into play. If you use the 6LPM setting, you won't want to drop too much below that supply flow otherwise the HOTTAP will cut out. Having an extra 4LPM (or so) to play with means that this should actually be possible. I always give a word of caution beforehand so that there is always room for recovery. Though, it seems like you know what's up!

The Jacket is awesome for general protection. From rocks getting flicked up to rain, it is actually very decent at what it does. I don't doubt that we have had people run the Jacket through all sorts and we actually haven't had anyone come back and say the Jacket didn't do what they needed - I'm sure this gives an idea of what to expect.

Now, in terms of full protection - I would make a sealed cover/ case for it. A lady once told me that the 'notorious' red dust even crept up into the floor of her camper. So, the Jacket (having an opening in the back to slide of the unit) won't keep this out. At the same time, it won't keep it 100% water proof so you wouldn't want to get the HOTTAP dipped in too much water. Though, some water splashing shouldn't be too much of an issue as the bottom panel is sealed with a water proof zipper. Have a look on our site for some of the images of how it wraps around - specifically the back opening. I'm sure you will be able to gauge how much cover this would provide for what you are thinking.

The battery box is on the bottom RH corner of the unit, main control board on the bottom LH of the unit, and electrical wiring is in between. So, pretty much all electrics are on the bottom of the unit. We have added some form of water resistance to the CB, but it is not completely water proof. We actually have stock of spare parts for everything in the HOTTAP so if anything does fluff up, we got you covered. A splash of water here or there should be OK, but a splash is relative. My a lot could be your little, and vice versa. Haha! I'm sure everything will be ok though. Haven't had anyone give us a call for a submerged unit yet.

Hrm, weird. Can you PM me first and that way I'll PM you back. I might honestly not know what I am doing in terms of messaging people initially - haha!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: SteveSA on January 31, 2017, 11:07:31 AM
G'day Bart,

PM sent.

As always, thanks for the info. I'll be using semi-rigid 12mm pipe into John Guest fittings.

Good to hear re submerging issues. I doubt anything I put it through hasn't already been done.

Cheers,
Steve
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on February 01, 2017, 09:33:22 AM
Awesome, all sorted on the other end :)

Great choice on fittings, always good things heard about JG fittings!

Keep us posted on how things go and good luck with the install :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Fathom on February 14, 2017, 05:27:46 PM
It's worth buying something from these guys at the moment just for the confirmation email...

Copy and paste...( minor edits to remove personal details)

Dear...

You know how you often can remember exactly what you were doing when you found out that something big just happened?
At the moment of the moon landing, for instance, my soon-to- be father was polishing the chrome on his spanking HT Holden, preparing to take it to the drive-in (a big step for mankind that he will never forget).

Well, when the customer service team at Joolca received news of your order, Bart, Harley and Cameron were going through a swatch of tent fabrics. Jack was perfecting his cappuccino-leaf pour and Maciek was experimenting with gas flows. Andrzej was pilfering another lolly (his fifth today) from the client jar at reception.

Everyone stopped mid-motion, mouths agape. We simply stared toward the sky in utter amazement.

Time froze.

The cappuccino leaf overflowed its banks and floated out over the floor.

Then there was spontaneous applause, embraces and confetti from the rooftops as the significance of this momentous moment sunk in: you had ordered 1   x FLOTAP 12V Pump Kit  1   x ENSUITE Shower Stand 

Our peaceful little office quickly turned into a hive of activity. Bart, who’s always had a flair for the dramatic, jumped up on the boardroom table, put the phone on speaker and bellowed at Siri, “get me the courier NOW!!!” Someone shouted, “it’s Queensland 4XXX !” as Jack went on a frenzied search for the bubble wrap and sticky tape. Harley seized a packing slip and scribbled down (you’ll have to excuse his handwriting) “ 25 (the address) , ” before Maciek had even got to the warehouse door.

Cameron, who’s never been much good at handling intense emotion, reached for his inhaler.

Years from now, these are the things we’ll remember whenever we hear the name (my name)

Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for this unforgettable experience! In return, we hope to give you everything that you expect – and more.

At the time of writing, the courier has promised to do her utmost to have the shipment delivered to you within three business days; Bart is untangling Andrzej, who in the general excitement got taped to your box; and Maciek is reminding me to tell you that we’re always available (at least Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, AEST) on 1300 669 500 and support@joolca.com.au.

Kind regards, Joolca

PS You'll receive tracking information as soon as Cameron can breathe normally again.

PPS Please find formal order confirmation attached with all bells and whistles.


That's just gold.
Cracked me up.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on February 15, 2017, 03:11:31 PM
Haha, thanks for the positive feedback :) Our copy guy had a lot of fun with this! Glad you liked it!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: peter_mcc on February 16, 2017, 08:35:43 PM
Mine turned up yesterday - we set it up in the front yard for a play and it works well. I was very impressed by how much thought has gone into the little things in the box - it includes everything!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: peter_mcc on February 16, 2017, 08:37:29 PM
We're planning to screw ours to the door of our Tvan front box. Does anyone know if the factory mounting points are strong enough to survive things like the Gibb River and Kalumburu Rds up in the Kimberley? I'd rather reinforce it at home (where I've got tools, scrap metal, etc) than on the side of the road somewhere...
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on February 17, 2017, 12:24:08 PM
Thanks Peter! We really do try and target every aspect as much as we can :)

The mounting brackets are actually updated (thicker, bolted) from our initial style - so you shouldn't have issues with this side of things. For peace of mind I suppose it wouldn't harm the situation to reinforce them so more, but they really don't come off. We've had a fair amount of customers who travel across Australia and would undoubtedly let us know if their brackets let them down.

Another option would be (if not too inconvenient) taking the unit off and storing it inside when you think things could get a bit hairy.

If anything does fail on the unit you have my details and I'm always more than willing to sort things out :)

Let's see if anyone else has any good input too :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on March 02, 2017, 10:50:27 AM
Well, thanks to the Ebay 10% off, I now have ordered the Joolca shower tent, and can throw away the two hideous units that we are using now! Yay!  :cup: :cup:

Now for another DIY hack :). For everyone that is having a hard time with the shower switch, I found this at Bunnings for about $15
https://www.bunnings.com.au/gardena-12mm-hose-connector-with-control-valve_p3110386 (https://www.bunnings.com.au/gardena-12mm-hose-connector-with-control-valve_p3110386)
(http://cdn.gardena.com/dimage.axd/default/ga110-0112/200x200/1addfc69.png)

You can splice this into the hose and gives you another point of control, similar to the new indoor plumbing that Joolca are advertising right now
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 02, 2017, 02:44:52 PM
Ebay 10% off FTW!

Nice find!

We actually worked to try and solve the shower switch issue and we had some samples in of a new style shower head. Having used one myself they are much easier to operate - basically the 'OFF' position is part of the spray pattern options. As in, you will spin the shower head through shower, mist, etc. and come to a closed off function which blocks the water. So, no more up-down slide style, just built into the spray functions.

I'll have to double check how many we got in so far as spares, but if anyone would like a replacement can you please PM me/ email me if you have my email on hand and I'll do my best to sort something out :)

@ Ozsnowman if you want to have one of these shower heads let me know via PM please - also sorry for you going out of your way for a fix for the current style heads!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on March 08, 2017, 09:54:27 AM
Got my shower tent Monday, and it sat there until last night until curiosity got the better of me and I had to try it out (in the loungreroom, sorry honey lol)  >:D.

It's so easy to set up! Well done!

I'll set it up again over the weekend, and actually try it out with the shower :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Cyclone71 on March 08, 2017, 05:08:08 PM
Hi All
Another tip for the difficult to switch head as my pump puts out about 60psi I decided to add this regulator cost about $30 bucks on eBay and a few fittings from Bunnings
Cheers
Cyclone71



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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on March 09, 2017, 10:02:29 AM
Got the new shower head Bart - impressed! It's a much easier way of switching :). I'll hook it properly this weekend and give it a crack  :cup: :cup:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 09, 2017, 10:08:51 AM
Haha! We both went to post at the same time and you bet me to it!

Thanks - love to hear good things about our tents (and gear) because it helps us down the track.

Oh yeah, the shower head should make things much better :) Definitely keen for feedback :)

@ Cyclone71

Cool find! Have you given it a crack yet?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tls1946 on March 13, 2017, 01:10:39 AM
Are these heaters suitable or not suitable for mains water pressure and or pressure pumps?
The use of pressure reducers has me concerned.
tls1946
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Stewart on March 13, 2017, 06:54:33 AM
Looking at the Joolca tent to take with us at Easter.  I was wondering how big and how heavy it is all packed up and does it have windows in both rooms? Is there a my swag discount on the tents, or only the hot water?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Cyclone71 on March 13, 2017, 08:23:31 AM
Yeah works a treat has made the water on off switch much easier to use
 
Cheers


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: baggs71 on March 14, 2017, 08:46:01 PM
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hey bart...i used mine for the first time over the weekend and found it awesome....but in heavy rain it did not work....once the rain stopped after a while it worked again....we were camped at a site without showers and my three girls loved it after a 11klm hike,,,,fresh and clean...now thats campin!

can you explain what i did wrong?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 15, 2017, 09:16:33 AM
Are these heaters suitable or not suitable for mains water pressure and or pressure pumps?
The use of pressure reducers has me concerned.
tls1946

Hey! The HOTTAP is suitable for use with mains water or a suitable water pump. The reducer Cyclone71 put in was to help with his difficult to use shower head (wasn't related to pressure handling ability of the unit). So, all is well here :)

Looking at the Joolca tent to take with us at Easter.  I was wondering how big and how heavy it is all packed up and does it have windows in both rooms? Is there a my swag discount on the tents, or only the hot water?

I threw up some images of the tent on page 7 of this thread. Jump to that page and have a look - I included some dimensions as well :)

The current shower tent design has:

- A window on front/ back wall of shower area
- A window on back wall of dry area (as door is on front wall)

PM me if you're interested in grabbing some stuff :)


hey bart...i used mine for the first time over the weekend and found it awesome....but in heavy rain it did not work....once the rain stopped after a while it worked again....we were camped at a site without showers and my three girls loved it after a 11klm hike,,,,fresh and clean...now thats campin!

can you explain what i did wrong?

Hrm, was the unit exposed to the rain or was it covered? These units aren't actually water proof so from what I understand, if it was exposed to rain:

- Rain would have gotten onto the burners and stopped the unit from firing up
- When the rain stopped and the burners dried up the unit was able to fire up

I'd recommend getting some kind of cover over the unit when it rains. If you want to use it while raining then some kind of enclosure/ awning to keep water from getting into the unit :) Also, how does the unit work now? Any issues from the weekend? Or, good as gold?

Most importantly here: 11km hike! Woah. What an adventure - that actually sounds like it would have been awesome! Capping off with a nice hot shower afterwards....and a cold beer....not for the kids though, hehe ;)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: baggs71 on March 15, 2017, 05:06:45 PM

Hrm, was the unit exposed to the rain or was it covered? These units aren't actually water proof so from what I understand, if it was exposed to rain:

- Rain would have gotten onto the burners and stopped the unit from firing up
- When the rain stopped and the burners dried up the unit was able to fire up

I'd recommend getting some kind of cover over the unit when it rains. If you want to use it while raining then some kind of enclosure/ awning to keep water from getting into the unit :) Also, how does the unit work now? Any issues from the weekend? Or, good as gold?

Most importantly here: 11km hike! Woah. What an adventure - that actually sounds like it would have been awesome! Capping off with a nice hot shower afterwards....and a cold beer....not for the kids though, hehe ;)

Yep i figured that bart...yes it works fine now..but did not realise until too late this sucker aint shower proof like on the side of aq house...
Yes the beer was cold and the hot shower fantastic...will be pop riveting some diaqmond plate to attatch to lid of front box when in standby mode...
so when the transit case comes off when on location it is still protected from rain entering the top of the unit casing..

very happy

awesome product bart
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 16, 2017, 02:31:19 PM
Haha! No harm done anyway it seems so as long as she's still firing up we should be good to go!

As a heads up for anyone reading, please keep your Hottie protected from the rain :)

will be pop riveting some diaqmond plate to attatch to lid of front box when in standby mode...
so when the transit case comes off when on location it is still protected from rain entering the top of the unit casing..

Very good idea with the cover for the top, could even go a little further and try get it angled (or just extend out) to cover up the side grills as well. The control board actually sits on the LHS and the battery box just off from the RHS of the unit.

Good luck with it :)

Also, thanks for the kind words - I appreciate it!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Stewart on March 27, 2017, 05:16:09 PM
Thanks Bart I  my ensuite tent was waiting for me when I got home from work today. Took it into the backyard to test it out. I am super impressed with how easy it was to put up and put down. I can't wait to take it to Fraser for the school holidays next week.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 28, 2017, 12:51:50 PM
Awesome news! :D Thanks for the kind feedback -enjoy ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: prado2004 on March 28, 2017, 02:20:15 PM
hey bart have been reading through everything and have some questions? i had a smartek 6 in my camper but have got a van now and am doing it up. willing to give yours a go to help support a swagger and want to mount it inside the front boot in my van then just open then hatch when in use. that way i dont have to set it up.

can you send me a PM for the heater and hoses etc sent to 4510 QLD. dont need a pump as have one or any other accessories. Is there an on and off switch on the unit? i plan on running the plumbing through it so that i can turn it off when i want cold water and on when i want hot water, am presuming this is how it works?

currently my van inside looks like the below. the tap on the right is from the mains and the hand pump from the tanks underneath. it does not have a 12v pump from tank water. I was thinking of installing a 12v pump from tanks and running it through the hot tap and then replacing the hand pump with a normal tap and that will be the outlet for hot water. i was going to run one tap and just turn the hot tap off when cold water is required and on when hot water is required. i would install a t piece and run an outlet on the side of the van for a shower as well. I was thinking this in terms of ease instead of running hot and cold lines. if i wanted to run hot and cold do you have a mixer tap you or anyone else can recommend and whats the best way to do this with two lines? do i need two pumps? i would i would imagine.

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cheers

Brenton
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Post by: trngia on March 28, 2017, 04:25:10 PM
About to try out the new shower head we have just received and have a shower. All setup and I hear the ignition but it does not fire.  Tried calling but they are closed now, missed them by 30 mins. Tried purge of the gas as on the instructions but still nothing.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tazzi on March 28, 2017, 08:29:37 PM
Make sure you have new batteries.  I had the same problem the first couple of times with mine - lots of spark but no ignition.  The batteries actually also open a gas valve and in my case this was not happening so no gas was getting through to the burner.  New batteries solved the problem.  I now make sure I carry a few new spare batteries but haven't had the same problem again since.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 30, 2017, 08:35:08 AM
Hey Brenton, will PM you in a sec!

Well, to go through your questions:

- We aren't able to split up contents, so, the HOTTAP will need to come with the shower hose, shower head, gas hose and regulator
- Now, the HOTTAP doesn't have an on/ off switch, but you can mimic a switch by just removing the batteries. Our battery compartment (custom design and custom mould) is insane - all you need to do is push in the compartment, it will click and pop out. If you remove the batteries then the unit won't power on and you can run cold water
- Pretty nice set up, T piece would definitely be convenient for a shower/ sink set up

In terms of the mixer tap, I'm not the absolute best here but maybe someone can add some coin to this scenario

I don't have a specific mixer, nor have I spoken with people who recommend a certain type or style. Steve and I spoke a bit about mixers a couple pages back, and this might help with info here:

Water supply from the mains circuit takes care of itself but it's the supply from the water tanks that has me a bit stumped. My intention is to tap into the water line on the outlet side of the onboard Shurflo pump which is rated at 10L/min. Given the HotTap maxes out at 6L/min I guess it should be sufficient to allow cold and hot to flow at the same time. Any thoughts?

My reply:

So, water flow wise: 10LPM - 6LPM = 4LPM. So, if you are maxing out your HOTTAP, you'll get a max of 4LPM to the cold side of things. Only thing to note here is; if you have a high flow tap (let's say 15LPM or so) then your cold line will have less resistance (as opposed to your HOTTAP hot line) and may result in more water flowing through. Which means less water for your HOTTAP, which means potentially tricking the HOTTAP to shutting off as it isn't getting enough flow.

I know that you can get lower flow taps which should work not too bad with the set up. Something like a 10LPM should work as that is the max your pump can give out anyway.

If you have a mixer tap, these get a bit tricky too (with flow and stuff I mentioned above). Seeing as you are interested in the HOTTAP OUTNG, would it be possible for you to tap in the included pump (and then have two pumps, one for hot and one for cold)? Otherwise, if you have a low flow tap I think you would be ok with your Shurflo.

So, I'd try go two pumps - one for hot and one for cold. This, in my head, seems the easiest way and it also guarantees flow in both lines. One line might cause some dramas. But this is just from my experience with others :)

Hope this helps!

@ trngia

Very good suggestion by tazzi, it might actually be the batteries. Especially if the unit was working already and then kind of just stopped firing up. Basically, like tazzi said, not enough juice from the batteries to open up the gas side of things - but enough to get the piezo firing away.

We are open now so please give us a call if you need to :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on March 31, 2017, 04:04:58 PM
Hey Brenton, will PM you in a sec!

Well, to go through your questions:

- We aren't able to split up contents, so, the HOTTAP will need to come with the shower hose, shower head, gas hose and regulator
- Now, the HOTTAP doesn't have an on/ off switch, but you can mimic a switch by just removing the batteries. Our battery compartment (custom design and custom mould) is insane - all you need to do is push in the compartment, it will click and pop out. If you remove the batteries then the unit won't power on and you can run cold water
- Pretty nice set up, T piece would definitely be convenient for a shower/ sink set up

In terms of the mixer tap, I'm not the absolute best here but maybe someone can add some coin to this scenario

I don't have a specific mixer, nor have I spoken with people who recommend a certain type or style. Steve and I spoke a bit about mixers a couple pages back, and this might help with info here:

My reply:

So, I'd try go two pumps - one for hot and one for cold. This, in my head, seems the easiest way and it also guarantees flow in both lines. One line might cause some dramas. But this is just from my experience with others :)

Hope this helps!

@ trngia

Very good suggestion by tazzi, it might actually be the batteries. Especially if the unit was working already and then kind of just stopped firing up. Basically, like tazzi said, not enough juice from the batteries to open up the gas side of things - but enough to get the piezo firing away.

We are open now so please give us a call if you need to :)
Thanks. I will give it a go when we get it out again. Stranded for a few days in all the flooding over east so hopefully we will be back to normal soon :-)
Title: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on April 01, 2017, 03:15:39 PM
Okay. It's Saturday unfortunately. I have now changed the battery and hooked it all up again. Still not working. Says battery is full and it tries to ignite but still nothing. Full bottle of gas connected and tried purging but it makes no difference. Any other ideas from anyone or will wait until Monday to try again.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: db on April 02, 2017, 08:41:57 AM
Hi trngia,

I've had similar sounding problems with mine in the past when the water flow rate was too low. From memory it needs at least 4.6 ppm or more.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 03, 2017, 12:09:45 PM
@ trngia

If you are able to, please give us a bell today. Definitely annoying not having things working especially as it all seems like it should be? But yeah, please call us :)

I came a cross a similar issue once. The unit was working fine and then had the same 'clicking but not igniting' issue. Batteries were changed and the same thing was happening. From here it turned out the batteries were new from a store, but expired. Not always the case, but you'd be interested to know how many times this has happened. Some stores don't cycle the batteries and they just sit there.

Or, it could just be the unit has another fault? Something that we might need to diagnose over the phone :)

Aside from this, db has a point, could be low flow of water. If you have not enough flow you might get the click, but it could be on the verge of opening the micro switch completely. Maybe a clogged filter, clogged water inlet (small mesh screen on inside of the water fitting) could be blocking some flow.

There's a few different things our support goes through, so, please call in. Very keen to get this sorted as the last thing you need is for this not to work while the flooding is taking place. Hope you and the family are all safe BTW!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Adzy on April 03, 2017, 01:49:15 PM
G'day Bart,

Can you PM me with a price for the HOTTAP OUTING and shower stand.

Cheers mate
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Post by: n_green on April 03, 2017, 02:12:49 PM
Hi Bart,

Can I also be pm'd with a price on the hottap outing, outback plumbing and ensuite tent please.

Cheers,

Nathan
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 03, 2017, 03:32:00 PM
Sorted lads! Thanks   ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on April 03, 2017, 07:19:21 PM
@ trngia

If you are able to, please give us a bell today. Definitely annoying not having things working especially as it all seems like it should be? But yeah, please call us :)

I came a cross a similar issue once. The unit was working fine and then had the same 'clicking but not igniting' issue. Batteries were changed and the same thing was happening. From here it turned out the batteries were new from a store, but expired. Not always the case, but you'd be interested to know how many times this has happened. Some stores don't cycle the batteries and they just sit there.

Or, it could just be the unit has another fault? Something that we might need to diagnose over the phone :)

Aside from this, db has a point, could be low flow of water. If you have not enough flow you might get the click, but it could be on the verge of opening the micro switch completely. Maybe a clogged filter, clogged water inlet (small mesh screen on inside of the water fitting) could be blocking some flow.

There's a few different things our support goes through, so, please call in. Very keen to get this sorted as the last thing you need is for this not to work while the flooding is taking place. Hope you and the family are all safe BTW!
Thanks Bart. Called up today and spoke to Mac.  Will call again tomorrow when I have it setup to do some tests.  Rich.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 04, 2017, 09:08:29 AM
Sweet as, Mac will sort you out. He's actually my older brother  ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: prado2004 on April 04, 2017, 02:27:18 PM
Hey bart, quick question about the shower ensuite. is there a hole in the side somewhere under the cover for the roof to easily slide a hose in from the top? all of the externatal shower box's on the vans are mounted waist height or higher. the hoses on them range from 1.2-1.5m high so by the time you drop it down and bring it under the shower ensuite they dont reach high enough. if not when you order the next lot can you make this provision and i will grab one? either a slot under the roof in the corner or a zip up opening at the back of the shower would work well.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Jamie888 on April 04, 2017, 09:47:51 PM
Guys, would this pump work ok with the hot tap?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hot-Sale-Boat-Amarine-made-12V-5-0-gpm-60-PSI-WASHDOWN-DECK-WASH-PUMP-KIT-/252134885822?hash=item3ab46909be:g:AsMAAOSwal5YD0ia (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hot-Sale-Boat-Amarine-made-12V-5-0-gpm-60-PSI-WASHDOWN-DECK-WASH-PUMP-KIT-/252134885822?hash=item3ab46909be:g:AsMAAOSwal5YD0ia)

I want something that will feed the Joolca and be useful enough to washdown surfboards etc.


Thank you,
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 06, 2017, 01:06:00 PM
@ prado2004

The shower section actually has a zip up opening about waist high specifically for external shower boxes. Send me a PM with your email and I'll email back some images to see if I'm on the same page as you  ;D

BTW - not sure if I already mentioned this to everyone, but check out the Ensuite Plumbing (for anyone that has one of our Ensuite Tents)

https://www.joolca.com.au/ensuiteplumbing (https://www.joolca.com.au/ensuiteplumbing)

I had a play with our sample a while ago and this kit is actually pretty cool. You leave it installed inside the tent (even when you pack up and put the tent away, leave it installed). Check out the above link, the images will show you what I'm talking about :) BTW - not trying to plug or push sales here (I don't like to do that haha). I'm actually genuinely excited and I think those of you who have a tent and don't have a shower stand or anything yet - look into this

@ Jamie888

The pump should be fine - pressure pump is what you want as well which is good. The flow is actually pretty high and you might find that it will pulsate (especially when using the low flow setting on the HOTTAP) and heat up a tad more. But yeah, should be good to go! :)

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: prado2004 on April 06, 2017, 02:31:23 PM
awesome thats great
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: peter_mcc on April 06, 2017, 09:58:26 PM
What size is the gas fitting on the Joolca heater? I'm trying to find an adaptor which goes from the Joolca fitting to a 1/4" BSP male so I can use the same fittings as our Tvan stove. Is it 3/8" SAE?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Mark L on April 06, 2017, 11:04:14 PM
Hey Bart

Do you guys supply a longer shower hose?   Was thinking up to 10m so I can put the shower far enough away from the campsite so as not to leave a mud patch close by.


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 07, 2017, 11:06:40 AM
Hey Peter, you got it right. The gas inlet is 3/8" SAE (standard BBQ gas hose size) - good luck with the search!

Hey Mark, we actually don't, but you could no doubt rig one up yourself if you really wanted to. The water connections we use are standard, so, your local hardware store would be the go.

To be honest, I probably wouldn't go too long with the outlet hose as you would lose some heat through the line. Plus, a 10m line means you would need to push out 10m of water between showers (cold water as it could cool down depending on time between use). The 5m supplied line (at 9.5mm) is actually a pretty good situation. I know exactly what you mean about the outlet length and mud, but I'm just being a bit cautious. Could always rig up a longer outlet and test for yourself - and prove me wrong. I'm always happy to learn more stuff and get different input (makes me sound smarter when I give that info to someone else  :cup:)

Anyone got thoughts to help the mud patch?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: peter_mcc on April 07, 2017, 11:10:41 AM
Hey Peter, you got it right. The gas inlet is 3/8" SAE (standard BBQ gas hose size) - good luck with the search!

What's the thread on the actual heater (ie before the brass 3/8" fitting)? It's going to be a smige too long to fit in the storage box with the Joolca brass adaptor then my 3/8" SAE to 1/4" BSP adaptor then the Tvan quick connect - if I could cut out one adaptor I'd probably be ok. Why does it say not to remove the brass bit?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 07, 2017, 02:11:53 PM
Ohhhh - I get you. That's 1/2" BSP

It says not to remove it because we get ours permanently fixed on from factory. As part of the Aussie Gas Approvals we need to supply with that little 1/2" to 3/8" adaptor as this is a portable unit. From what I understand, if we just left it at the 1/2" then this promotes a more permanent fitting (or something along these lines) and the gas guys say that's a no no.

I wouldn't attempt to remove the brass adaptor as, chances are, the inlet will crack. So, I see what you mean when you say it won't fit in the storage box, but it's one of those safety things we had to comply with. You win some, you lose some..Hope this info helps?

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Mark L on April 07, 2017, 09:52:47 PM
Hey Peter, you got it right. The gas inlet is 3/8" SAE (standard BBQ gas hose size) - good luck with the search!

Hey Mark, we actually don't, but you could no doubt rig one up yourself if you really wanted to. The water connections we use are standard, so, your local hardware store would be the go.

To be honest, I probably wouldn't go too long with the outlet hose as you would lose some heat through the line. Plus, a 10m line means you would need to push out 10m of water between showers (cold water as it could cool down depending on time between use). The 5m supplied line (at 9.5mm) is actually a pretty good situation. I know exactly what you mean about the outlet length and mud, but I'm just being a bit cautious. Could always rig up a longer outlet and test for yourself - and prove me wrong. I'm always happy to learn more stuff and get different input (makes me sound smarter when I give that info to someone else  :cup:)

Anyone got thoughts to help the mud patch?
Thanks Bart. I get what you are saying. Perhaps I will just make up an additional 5m extension that I can attach to the existing 5m hose and then have the flex to use either depending on the campsite.

Any idea where I can get the same hose and couplings you use here in Adelaide?


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: peter_mcc on April 07, 2017, 11:38:26 PM
Any idea where I can get the same hose and couplings you use here in Adelaide?

You can use standard garden hose & fittings. The nice blue/red hose is a Joolca special... I haven't seen it anywhere else.

I noticed this at Bunnings the other day - it looks like it might fit the Joolca hose.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/pope-8mm-flow-through-connector_p3120421 (https://www.bunnings.com.au/pope-8mm-flow-through-connector_p3120421)

They also have hose the same diameter:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/pope-8mm-x-15m-patio-garden-hose_p3110563 (https://www.bunnings.com.au/pope-8mm-x-15m-patio-garden-hose_p3110563)
https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-8mm-x-5m-reinforced-pressure-hose_p4920249 (https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-8mm-x-5m-reinforced-pressure-hose_p4920249)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Mark L on April 09, 2017, 05:48:30 PM
Thanks peter_mcc.  Will check it out


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Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 10, 2017, 02:45:44 PM
Nice find Peter! All fittings and hosing looks pretty sweet :)

Make sure you get a quick coupler from Bunnings as well so you can connect both hoses together (you prob already knew this but just in case) - something like:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/gardena-double-end-coupling-hose-fitting-connector_p3110390 (https://www.bunnings.com.au/gardena-double-end-coupling-hose-fitting-connector_p3110390)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Mark L on April 10, 2017, 08:28:34 PM
Yep, thanks Bart. Went this evening and got them. They'll do the trick nicely!


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 11, 2017, 11:35:46 AM
Yep, thanks Bart. Went this evening and got them. They'll do the trick nicely!

 :cup:
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Post by: Alientoejam on April 17, 2017, 04:43:26 PM
Hi Bart,

Can you PM me with a price for the HOTTAP OUTING.

Thanks,
Jens
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Post by: speewa158 on April 18, 2017, 07:36:32 AM
Hi Bart  To you & Joolca  a Huge thanks for donating the hot water unit to Mansfield National Meet raffle . l am thrilled to find l was the winner  on the night . l believe there were many that had plans for the unit but now l will be making some myself .
                  Many Thanks Jamie 
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 19, 2017, 10:38:25 AM
@ Alientoejam

Done and done!

@ speewa158

CONGRATS!!!!! :cup: :cup: Honestly thank you for sharing, I love hearing about this kind of stuff :) So awesome that you won - hope you enjoy it!
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Post by: holsty on April 19, 2017, 12:22:12 PM
First big trip with with the HotTap Outing + Ensuite tent up at Gnaraloo Station. Worked perfectly, even in the stiff afternoon southerly. Didn't have any problems at all with the unit and the pump was very handy to move water around and refill the tank on the Camprite. I have to say the ensuite tent handles very well in the wind with it reaching 25 knots on some afternoons.

I didn't even have the roof on which has guy lines, just the 4 corner pegs (did use a larger peg than what came with tent) and it wobbled around a bit but stood up very well! Very Impressed!

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j47/daveholst/File%2019-4-17%2010%2003%2037%20am.jpeg) (http://s77.photobucket.com/user/daveholst/media/File%2019-4-17%2010%2003%2037%20am.jpeg.html)

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Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 19, 2017, 01:05:42 PM
Awesome image and awesome write up - thanks again holsty :) Absolutely love the pic actually haha
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Post by: Beepa on April 19, 2017, 04:09:15 PM
Hi Bart could you please PM me a price for a Hottap Outing. Winter is coming and I'm under orders to get a hot shower, thanks.
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 19, 2017, 05:09:28 PM
Done and dusted ;)
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Post by: Beepa on April 26, 2017, 05:24:17 PM
Woo Hoo got our Hottap Outing today, hooked it up for a trial run, all good after I remembered to tighten the pump fittings. The other half wouldn't let me have a trial shower in the yard, something about the school girls next door blah blah blah.  If the weather stays good will put it to use this long weekend.
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 27, 2017, 10:48:22 AM
Those damned school girls  :'( hahaha! enjoy  ;D
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Post by: trngia on April 28, 2017, 08:02:39 AM
A couple of weeks ago we were having issues with out Hottap so I rang support and went through the troubleshooting.  We are travelling for a year and need our hot shower :-). So the guys at joolca sent a postage label, we boxed it up and sent it back.  The guys sorted it out (new control board) and sent it straight back to the nearest post office to us. Picked it up yesterday and we are back in the shower again :-). Thanks Joolca for fantastic support, only a few companies you get this level of support from.

I am now in the process of putting together a video review on www.funfitadventure.com (http://www.funfitadventure.com). Will let you know when I have finished it.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170427/4ae92ec164b9247927ad1cff46c0e61d.jpg)

Rich.
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Post by: Ozsnowman on April 28, 2017, 11:17:57 AM
Used out Hottap and Ensuite tent as Easter, finally!

Ensuite tent was bloody easy to set up, love it! Plenty of room inside, even for my wide load :).

Also the setup of the hot water was similarly easy as. Had a 100 water tank that I got at Aldi a couple of months ago for $40, pumped up some water from the Murray and filled it, then connected everything to it, with a 3-way connector to run hot water to our sink as well.

Worked mostly really well. A couple of times the hot water didn't light - don't know if that was due to a breeze or what, but a simple on-off of the shower head restarted it no worries. And the new shower head is really good, although it has to be turned off rather precisely or it will still drip leak for a fair while.

Overall, love it and it'll get plenty of use :). Next year we will camp closer to the river so we can pump direct and have slightly longer showers hehe

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab98/ozsnowman/616EE4F0-433E-4BED-A798-B0DB246904B3.jpg)

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab98/ozsnowman/3BC526E1-5DAD-47B7-8C58-ED950604A433.jpg)
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Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 28, 2017, 04:26:58 PM
Thank you for the genuine and honest feedback/ review guys. Do you mind if I grab those images and pass them on to my FB guy? holsty had a beauty that I'll be grabbing too :)

Ozsnowman keep us posted on how the unit goes with igniting - if it keeps doing that we will sort it out :) Also, I know exactly what you mean with the shower head. You do have to spin it to just the right point, else you will have that slow drip/ leak. I think the trade off here is having the ease of use - but still a bit to play with :) We are actually already working on another shower head that will have a custom mould for some part of it (not sure exactly what the go is). So, we are slowly sifting through these issues one by one  ;D

But yeah, new style shower heads are super dooper!

For anyone that has some spare time, I would be very grateful if you could jump onto the below link and leave a review. I know we aren't perfect, and I know there are some nibbling issues here and there. So, if you could jump in and share your experience on that site, it would help let others know what to expect. I'm not trying to push for 5/5 with awesome reviews (even though I would love that haha) I know that honesty is the best policy.

http://www.productreview.com.au/p/joolca-hottap.html (http://www.productreview.com.au/p/joolca-hottap.html)

@ trngia

Holy smokes - I never knew you had a travel blog and FB page. Awesome work!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on April 28, 2017, 04:31:49 PM
Hi Bart, no problem using the images, go for it :-).  Yup, have just finished my Joolca Video Review and will be writing the Blog to go with it in the next couple of days.  Will forward you a link once I get it complete.  Rich.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on April 28, 2017, 10:56:28 PM
Thank you for the genuine and honest feedback/ review guys. Do you mind if I grab those images and pass them on to my FB guy?
Sure thing :)

Ozsnowman keep us posted on how the unit goes with igniting - if it keeps doing that we will sort it out :)

Will do - wasn't a huge thing, and like I said, easily rectified. Will probably be packed away now until spring, as the missus doesn't camp in the winter hehe.

For anyone that has some spare time, I would be very grateful if you could jump onto the below link and leave a review. I know we aren't perfect, and I know there are some nibbling issues here and there. So, if you could jump in and share your experience on that site, it would help let others know what to expect. I'm not trying to push for 5/5 with awesome reviews (even though I would love that haha) I know that honesty is the best policy. 

With pleasure :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 01, 2017, 02:42:33 PM
You guys are awesome - thank you  :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on May 01, 2017, 04:56:54 PM
Ok. So I have now finished my review of the Joolca Hottap which is on my blog site and includes a video review.

Here is the link and hope you enjoy it.

https://funfitadventure.com/2017/05/01/joolca-hottap-shower-review/
 (https://funfitadventure.com/2017/05/01/joolca-hottap-shower-review/)

Bart, I have sent the link into your support email address and popped you an email.

Thanks,

Rich.

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 05, 2017, 04:36:19 PM
Thanks Rich!! :cup: :cheers:

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: trngia on June 05, 2017, 01:14:55 PM
Just finished my next review of the Joolca Ensuite and Plumbing kit if anyone would like to take a look :-)

https://funfitadventure.com/2017/06/05/joolca-shower-ensuite-and-plumbing-kit-review/
 (https://funfitadventure.com/2017/06/05/joolca-shower-ensuite-and-plumbing-kit-review/)

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 05, 2017, 02:11:09 PM
For those who are interested in getting a really good overview of the tent and plumbing kit - you need to check this out. Richard brings you in so well that you will have your first use with him :) Thank you again Richard  ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lloydus67 on June 05, 2017, 08:55:35 PM
Hey Bart
Bought my joolca and ensuite tent at the Cleveland camping show last October. I'm loving the joolca with only minor issues. I found it impossible to ignite on a low temp, having to raise temp then reduce after ignition. It may have been because it was Xmas and the water temp was already 25+C
It hasn't happened since then. I do find the shower head ver difficult to turn on and off.
However love the idea of the permanent ensuite setup, can you pm cost including postage to brisbane 4159
Thanks Lloyd


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 06, 2017, 12:33:08 PM
Hey Lloyd I'll reply to everything in the PM :) Check in a few...
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: AquaDigger on June 12, 2017, 11:10:46 PM
Hey Bart,

Interested in getting a Joolca HOTTAP, just had a couple of questions:

1. Is there an option for a gas bayonet fitting instead of direct to the bottle?
2. What is the lowest flow pump that the HOTTAP will work with?

Thanks very much!
Kai
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 13, 2017, 01:26:46 PM
Hey Kai - just got to your PM now :) In terms your questions:

1. We don't have an option for that. Best bet would be to grab an off shelf straight gas line (or custom made to length if needed) and use that. I don't actually know much about places that do this so maybe someone else reading here might know?

2. In terms of the lowest flow:

Lowest pressure to work across full flow range is 10PSI. I think the lowest pressure to get the unit going was like 6PSI or something. A lot of 12V pumps should easily meet this as I find most common to be like 40 or 60PSI.

Lowest flow to get the unit fired up is approx. 4LPM. This will only fire the unit up on low flow, but won't work on higher flows. Basically, you can start the unit on the low flow setting, and as you go to increase the flow dial the unit will cut out (before max). So, you'll want a 6LPM pump to work across the full range of flow (min to max).

Hope this info helps :D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: rags on June 13, 2017, 07:39:44 PM
Hey Bart,

Interested in getting a Joolca HOTTAP, just had a couple of questions:

1. Is there an option for a gas bayonet fitting instead of direct to the bottle?
2. What is the lowest flow pump that the HOTTAP will work with?

Thanks very much!
Kai
1. We don't have an option for that. Best bet would be to grab an off shelf straight gas line (or custom made to length if needed) and use that. I don't actually know much about places that do this so maybe someone else reading here might know?


You will be able to source a fitted hose to suit, The joolca heater will have a 3/8" SAE fitting, so a hose with a 3/8" sae connection one end and bayonet other is what you need. Like this
https://www.gameco.com.au/product/bayonet-heater-hose-3m-38fbsp/ (https://www.gameco.com.au/product/bayonet-heater-hose-3m-38fbsp/)
most gas places or plumbing supplies or caravan accessory places will be able to source.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 15, 2017, 03:57:10 PM
Thanks for that!  :cup:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tdlc on June 15, 2017, 10:47:57 PM
Hi Bart,

Have just taken delivery of a Cub Frontier and am now looking for a price on the following:

- Hottap Outing
- Outback plumbing
- Hottap drawbar mount
- Hottap Jacket
- Hottap Bag

I would appreciate it if you could pm me with a price?

Regards

Luke
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 16, 2017, 09:42:31 AM
Will do so now, Luke - check in a sec :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Northern Smurf on June 17, 2017, 10:55:53 PM
Hi Bart,
Could you please PM me a price for Hottap Outing and approx delivery time to Mossman, North Qld.
Thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 19, 2017, 11:43:43 AM
Sweet as, will do so shortly :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: gunny on June 19, 2017, 04:31:47 PM
Hi Bart

Can I also get a price for a Hottap outing delivered to bris northern suburbs please.

Thanks ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 20, 2017, 01:18:24 PM
Done!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lloydus67 on June 20, 2017, 04:24:06 PM
Thanks Bart
My new shower head and ensuite plumbing arrived today
Amazingly fast delivery from Victoria to brisbane, having only paid yesterday afternoon
Thanks once again


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lochgilphead on June 20, 2017, 07:59:00 PM
Bart, love our hottap but last weekend had a great deal of difficulty getting the button on the shower head to operate.  Pump pressure made it almost immovable.  Any suggestions?  Mac
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 22, 2017, 04:42:32 PM
Great news Lloyd - Aussie Post can be pretty quick sometimes :)

Hey Mac, can you send me a PM with your address and contact info?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lochgilphead on June 30, 2017, 09:13:46 AM
Bart, once again fantastic customer service.  Thanks for the new shower head, it arrived a day after I pm'd my details.  Appreciate the customer care and commitment.   :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:  Mac
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 03, 2017, 12:25:25 PM
My pleasure  ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Jenko1982 on July 03, 2017, 10:49:05 PM
ordered mine Yesterday arrived today...looks the goods cant wait to try it out...Thanks Bart
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 04, 2017, 05:47:17 PM
WOO!! ;D ;D ;D :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: BrandanJM on July 12, 2017, 03:13:38 PM
Hi Bart,

I'm after a price for the following items:

- Hot Tap Outing
- Ensuite Ten
- Ensuite Plumbing

Can you please pm me?

Thanks 😊
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: BrandanJM on July 12, 2017, 06:23:18 PM
Hi Bart,

Can you pm me a price on the Hotap Outing, Ensuite Tent and Ensuite Plumbing?

Thanks.

B
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 13, 2017, 10:24:29 AM
Just done now :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: The punter on July 17, 2017, 12:50:13 PM
Hey Bart why don't you guys do a single shower tent? I'd buy one for our thunderbox
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 18, 2017, 12:10:14 PM
Hahah! Yeah you know we actually had a single shower tent made using the exact same design of our double. So, the collapsable top, flick in legs, etc. and we had a bit of a play with it when it got here (this is a while ago now). We were told that the structure wasn't as well balanced (forgot the word they used). Basically, keeping the same kind of style/ structure, but making it a single tent kind of messed with the tent. The smaller base meant it wasn't as stable. We didn't want to bring it in because it wasn't good enough for us. At the time we had quite a few things in the pipeline so we didn't chase it. I'm sure we will look into it again :)

Out of curiosity, so I can pass the info on, what kind of features do you think would be good to have to ensure the throne remains royal?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: The punter on July 18, 2017, 01:37:05 PM
Hahah! Yeah you know we actually had a single shower tent made using the exact same design of our double. So, the collapsable top, flick in legs, etc. and we had a bit of a play with it when it got here (this is a while ago now). We were told that the structure wasn't as well balanced (forgot the word they used). Basically, keeping the same kind of style/ structure, but making it a single tent kind of messed with the tent. The smaller base meant it wasn't as stable. We didn't want to bring it in because it wasn't good enough for us. At the time we had quite a few things in the pipeline so we didn't chase it. I'm sure we will look into it again :)

Out of curiosity, so I can pass the info on, what kind of features do you think would be good to have to ensure the throne remains royal?

We use one of these:

https://www.snowys.com.au/outhouse-toilet-shower-tent (https://www.snowys.com.au/outhouse-toilet-shower-tent)

It's OK and can be used for both a shower and or toilet tent, has a removable floor, towel rack for shower with a clear cover over it and a dunny roll holder. Storage pockets are always good and the velcro thing for the shower head like the double means you could sell it as a combo or just a dunny tent. The one above just takes a bit to set up so it eats into beer time  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: baggs71 on July 19, 2017, 04:20:20 PM
 :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: Bart and Co (Cameron)

Had some teething issues before and during my recent Tirari Desert trip....
Thank you for a brilliant product and failsafe service and knowledge....all products have their cons...Joolca have very few if any....
KUDOS

PS...my girls loved the shower on the Ood track!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 25, 2017, 10:04:43 AM
We use one of these:

https://www.snowys.com.au/outhouse-toilet-shower-tent (https://www.snowys.com.au/outhouse-toilet-shower-tent)

It's OK and can be used for both a shower and or toilet tent, has a removable floor, towel rack for shower with a clear cover over it and a dunny roll holder. Storage pockets are always good and the velcro thing for the shower head like the double means you could sell it as a combo or just a dunny tent. The one above just takes a bit to set up so it eats into beer time  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Love the reply - thank you - will be passing this directly to our products guy :) Main concern will be on maintaining beer time ;)

:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: Bart and Co (Cameron)

Had some teething issues before and during my recent Tirari Desert trip....
Thank you for a brilliant product and failsafe service and knowledge....all products have their cons...Joolca have very few if any....
KUDOS

PS...my girls loved the shower on the Ood track!

 :D Thank you for the kind words! Will be passing this on to Cam - he is a ripper of a bloke and knows his stuff. He'll be glad to hear the feedback  8) 8)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: BB on July 26, 2017, 08:56:22 PM
We received a different brand hot water system with our trailer (sorry lol) but would love a pm with a price on the ensuite double tent when you get a chance. Thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 31, 2017, 03:19:53 PM
Sorry for the delay! Been a bit backed up with the move (for those who don't know we just moved to another bigger location  :laugh:) - all done now!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: roamerallwaze on September 05, 2017, 03:14:01 PM
Hi Bart,

Can you pm me a price on the Hotap Outing, ensuite and the plumbing.
We are in Melbourne.
Been watching this thread and seeing many happy campers so about time i did something!


Thx Brian
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 06, 2017, 04:26:38 PM
Will do Brian!!  :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: roamerallwaze on September 06, 2017, 04:56:19 PM
eBay has 10 percent off Australian buys Today, go for it folks!
My Joolca will be delivered next week woo hooh.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on September 18, 2017, 10:59:41 AM
Ozsnowman keep us posted on how the unit goes with igniting - if it keeps doing that we will sort it out :)

Hi Bart,

I think I've got it figured out with the igniting dramas. I've had the unit out a couple of times lately to wash the dog, and have had trouble with ignition both times. Each time I've undone the end of the gas pipe from the unit and run some gas through it and that seems to have done the trick. I figure I'm getting some sort of air lock in the line. I might grab one of those quick-connect fittings and see how it goes.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Jenko1982 on September 20, 2017, 11:36:58 PM
Hi Bart....Just installed our system that we bought a couple of months ago.. having an issue with the ignition system ( i think ) have followed the instructions for installation and pre-use.  Gas is connected and turned on, batteries are new and water is hooked up and flowing by way of a Shurflo pump (5.7lt pm) yet when we turn everything on with the waterflow set to low the LED display flickers on and off, you can hear the clicking like the unit is trying to light up and sometimes it does but then the display turs off an dit repeats trying to light.

We have a constant flow of water coming thro the shower head and have taken the gas hos off the unit and flushed some gas thro with no luck on sorting the issue, we leave friday morning for our big lap. hoping to get this sorted before then if possible
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 22, 2017, 04:31:42 PM
Sorry guys - have been massively MIA on this forum with late replies to PMs and responses to emails

Hi Bart,

I think I've got it figured out with the igniting dramas. I've had the unit out a couple of times lately to wash the dog, and have had trouble with ignition both times. Each time I've undone the end of the gas pipe from the unit and run some gas through it and that seems to have done the trick. I figure I'm getting some sort of air lock in the line. I might grab one of those quick-connect fittings and see how it goes.

I think that the gas hose might be faulty, which would be causing the air lock. I have heard of this occur in the past (so we upgraded our lines) but it's definitely possible that you just had the pick of the bunch! Bit of a pesky issue which would be pretty annoying - sorry about this.

If you can shoot me an email I'll get another one sent out to you on Monday :)

Hi Bart....Just installed our system that we bought a couple of months ago.. having an issue with the ignition system ( i think ) have followed the instructions for installation and pre-use.  Gas is connected and turned on, batteries are new and water is hooked up and flowing by way of a Shurflo pump (5.7lt pm) yet when we turn everything on with the waterflow set to low the LED display flickers on and off, you can hear the clicking like the unit is trying to light up and sometimes it does but then the display turs off an dit repeats trying to light.

We have a constant flow of water coming thro the shower head and have taken the gas hos off the unit and flushed some gas thro with no luck on sorting the issue, we leave friday morning for our big lap. hoping to get this sorted before then if possible

Damn - got to this wild late. I can't actually find contact info for you - can you please PM me with your mobile number.

Send me an email (bart@joolca.com.au) with your info please. Also include where you are going for your trip and how long you are going for. I feel absolutely terrible for not getting here earlier as we may have been able to get a fix. Has it worked before? Have you checked for any blockages in the line (pump filter, water inlet filter - small mesh screen within the water inlet pipe) air leaks within the pump system? Is the pump power supply full? From what I can read it kind of sounds like a water supply issue (maybe just under supplying possibly due to low voltage or small blockage) but I can't be sure. If you have mains nearby, try it on mains to 100% confirm.

Also, did you try our support line?

Hopefully we can figure something out while you are on your trip. Sorry for not seeing this sooner - guess I can't win them all...
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on September 25, 2017, 08:05:16 AM
I think that the gas hose might be faulty, which would be causing the air lock. I have heard of this occur in the past (so we upgraded our lines) but it's definitely possible that you just had the pick of the bunch! Bit of a pesky issue which would be pretty annoying - sorry about this.

If you can shoot me an email I'll get another one sent out to you on Monday :)

Done, thanks mate :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 25, 2017, 10:16:25 AM
 :cup: :cup: :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on October 01, 2017, 08:20:10 PM
Got the hose thanks Bart, but have been crook and not been able to use it yet - will give you an update for sure when able  :-[
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 03, 2017, 02:17:42 PM
Being sick is so annoying - I'm actually trying to shake this cold too! Rest up and no rush, whenever you are able to give it a go and let us know how it goes :) Get better soon!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: SimpleSi on November 15, 2017, 12:30:33 PM
I can only assume people are asking for a price and getting perhaps a Myswag discount as opposed to going straight to the website.
Sooooo,
Bart, can I get a price for a Hottap Outing, delivered to Brisbane.  Need to have received it by the 24th Nov....

cheers,
(BTW, you're website doesn't seem to be working too well, pages hanging for me.)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on November 15, 2017, 02:07:21 PM
DONE :)!!

Guys, I'm away till next Wednesday. So, if anyone messages or posts here I won't be able to respond because I'll be enjoying a brew (or two ;D). Hope you all stay happy and safe and will respond when I return :)

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: db on November 17, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Hi Bart,

do you sell the just flow connector that is used in the ensuite plumbing set? I've got the hottap outing setup, but the switch on the shower head is nearly impossible to use under pressure with wet hands.

cheers,

Richard

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: mesuite77 on November 26, 2017, 12:33:00 PM
Been looking at the Hottap for a while and it looks like the time may have finally come. BART, can I please get a price for a Hottap Outing shipped to Brisbane please.

Cheers
Anthony
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on November 29, 2017, 01:06:31 PM
Will PM you both now :)!! check inboxes shortly  :cup:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: landbarge on November 29, 2017, 05:54:27 PM
Hey Lloydus! How's your HOTTAP now?

What would you recommend me asking for straight off the bat?

Ensuit and better shower head. Anything else?

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: landbarge on December 12, 2017, 09:35:38 PM
I signed up for the full monty. Shower. Hottap. Ensuit. Other bits. There will be a shakedown over Christmas.

Thanks Bart and team

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: db on December 13, 2017, 07:41:59 AM
Will PM you both now :)!! check inboxes shortly  :cup:

Thanks Bart, new shower head arrived pretty quick, looks like a great improvement on the original.  :cup:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 13, 2017, 10:47:28 AM
@ landbarge

Our absolute pleasure and thank you very much too!!

@ db

Woo! Hope you enjoy it  ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: landbarge on December 15, 2017, 08:25:14 PM
Well I clicked, clacked and turned on the tap. Voila hot running water. A quick twist of the shower head to finish the process. Nice one. The dog doesn't know what she's in for. Ha ha
The kids get an outdoor shower after swimming tomorrow in the ensuite tent for the next trial.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/c3818ffd4ff58f8de84bbbe724f9d377.jpg)

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 18, 2017, 09:23:45 AM
Oh boy she is beautiful! +1 for ninja water attack haha!

Yes - outdoor shower is a great idea. I need to set mine up again as there's just something comforting about showering outside on a fresh morning  :laugh:

Not sure if our FB guy would do it, but can I send him this pic so he can potentially put it up?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: landbarge on December 18, 2017, 07:23:56 PM
Oh boy she is beautiful! +1 for ninja water attack haha!

Yes - outdoor shower is a great idea. I need to set mine up again as there's just something comforting about showering outside on a fresh morning 

Not sure if our FB guy would do it, but can I send him this pic so he can potentially put it up?
Sure. No worries.

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on December 19, 2017, 10:31:57 AM
Thank you :)!!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Marcus73 on January 16, 2018, 03:00:00 PM
Hey Bart,

I've sent you a pm

Cheers
Marcus


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 17, 2018, 08:50:45 AM
Thank you and just replied :D

Got back to Joolca HQ on Monday so my warm apologies to everyone else that had to wait  :angel:

Gunna be hot down in Melb in the next couple days - for anyone that will experience hot temps, please be smart. Grab a mate and  :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Larry242 on March 07, 2018, 08:34:30 AM
Bart
Can you send me a price for the Hottap Outing and the ensuite tent please?
Freight to Toowoomba QLD
Thanks Larry
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 08, 2018, 12:10:00 PM
Just done now :) Thanks Larry

For anyone who gets notifications on this thread or happens to drop in - hello :) Hope everyone is doing fine, enjoying themselves and planning their next getaway!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: britts on April 17, 2018, 10:27:32 PM
Hi Bart
PM sent

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 20, 2018, 02:57:55 PM
Done :) Thanks!

For anyone who reads this today - hope you have a ripper weekend!!   :cup: :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Hv-man on May 20, 2018, 02:51:18 PM
Hi Bart
I see the ensuite plumbing kit has been discontinued. Any details on new kit?


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: 63holden on May 21, 2018, 06:31:54 AM
Hi Bart
I see the ensuite plumbing kit has been discontinued. Any details on new kit?


I'd be interested to know about this too as I was after a new shower tent and I was looking at the Joolca shower tent with the ensuite plumbing kit
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 22, 2018, 04:03:41 PM
Hey Guys!

So we discontinued the Ensuite Plumbing as we are working on a revised kit. We experienced a couple small bugs and we wanted to fix them (and try make the kit better overall) - as we always try to do with stuff we bring out. We initially planned to release the updated kit in May but we over estimated with the release and now have revised the release date to be in quarter 3 of this year - August or so

I don't know too much just yet about the kit, but I can confirm that the water flow switch and shower head will be updated to our custom designed shower heads. I'm not allowed to give out heaps of info on the shower heads just yet as we are still perfecting them (plus they are also planned for an updated kit later this year) but from the samples I have seen - they are really freaking sweet. Work a treat and GREAT at low flow as well, give out a really nice spray pattern

Aside from that, they will work in the same way. A hose system from the water heater, live inside the tent and make things super easy and convenient

I just asked and the new ensuite plumbing kits should actually still be able to work with the current shower tents :D

Hope this helps  :cup: :cheers: ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: macca on May 22, 2018, 04:24:15 PM
Hi Bart

Got the Hottap last night, thanks for the great, prompt service, its a credit to you and your company

macca

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 23, 2018, 10:42:19 AM
Great news :) Our pleasure  :cheers: Hope you enjoy!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: madmax2 on May 24, 2018, 10:16:42 AM
Hi Bart...I’m after a price on Hottap Outing, plus Outback plumbing and carry bag...posted to Mt Gambier SA. Thank you....cheers Max


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 28, 2018, 02:02:42 PM
Hey Max - just hit you up :D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: discoteddy on May 29, 2018, 08:29:04 PM
Hi Bart

Mate just after a price for the flotap 12 pump kit posted to 2914.

Cheers mate

Discoteddy.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: madmax2 on May 29, 2018, 10:45:43 PM
Hey Max - just hit you up :D
Thanks Bart....pm received


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 31, 2018, 10:02:31 AM
Hey Discoteddy!

We are actually sold out of the 12V Pump Kits but I know that we have some stores that would have stock. I recommend jumping to our store finder and scoping out some stores close to you :)

https://www.joolca.com.au/stockists (https://www.joolca.com.au/stockists)

Thanks! :D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: BaseCamp on May 31, 2018, 07:34:14 PM
Hey Bart - thought you might enjoy seeing one of your units set up in a beautiful outdoor shower bush setting, (at a private property I recently had the pleasure of staying at)...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180531/be05b7bc640144b70708a0a629cf5673.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180531/a7400f7878f85488a7abbafd142bd0ed.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180531/7f5cc674f8d5ac71b779bcd6fdb73d44.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180531/fbf6e866802f579d1edd3830567a45f6.jpg)

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 01, 2018, 11:22:45 AM
Oh my goodness! Seriously the best 'shower with a view' I have seen yet. That actually looks so peaceful  :angel: Thank you very much for sharing, I passed the link on the the rest of the guys here to admire as well :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: The punter on June 01, 2018, 12:09:22 PM
Hey Guys!

So we discontinued the Ensuite Plumbing as we are working on a revised kit. We experienced a couple small bugs and we wanted to fix them (and try make the kit better overall) - as we always try to do with stuff we bring out. We initially planned to release the updated kit in May but we over estimated with the release and now have revised the release date to be in quarter 3 of this year - August or so

I don't know too much just yet about the kit, but I can confirm that the water flow switch and shower head will be updated to our custom designed shower heads. I'm not allowed to give out heaps of info on the shower heads just yet as we are still perfecting them (plus they are also planned for an updated kit later this year) but from the samples I have seen - they are really freaking sweet. Work a treat and GREAT at low flow as well, give out a really nice spray pattern

Aside from that, they will work in the same way. A hose system from the water heater, live inside the tent and make things super easy and convenient

I just asked and the new ensuite plumbing kits should actually still be able to work with the current shower tents :D

Hope this helps  :cup: :cheers: ;D

I'd be interested in what you do here, can you post the result Bart please?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 06, 2018, 03:28:36 PM
I'd be interested in what you do here, can you post the result Bart please?

Definitely! I will set myself a reminder now and post an update with how things turn out :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 18, 2018, 10:41:00 AM
Hey Guys!

Wanted to put in a quick word that I'll be overseas (business and pleasure  ;D :cheers:) so I may not have the quickest replies up until the start of August

Hope you all stay safe and happy camping  :cup:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: JamesM on June 27, 2018, 05:38:05 PM
G'day joolca lovers, thought I'd post up this pic of SIX hottap outing's and ensuite tents that I setup at the 2018 Drifta fans camping event at Camp Cobark, cheers

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Andrew4 on July 19, 2018, 05:42:33 PM
Hey Bart, after a price for a hottap outing with cover and postage to nowra NSW.
Thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: haywas on July 22, 2018, 05:57:27 PM
Hi Bart, is it cheaper through here or the same price as your web site
Steve
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: noel_w on July 31, 2018, 01:18:08 PM
Any news yet of the new plumbing kit, when it will be released?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: discoteddy on August 11, 2018, 08:39:58 PM
Hi Bart


Pm sent


Cheers,


Discoteddy
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: noel_w on August 14, 2018, 03:41:56 PM
Hi Bart
PM sent
Thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on August 20, 2018, 03:04:22 PM
Walking around the Echuca Bunnings the other day, and in a pile of boxes, I spy some familiar white boxes with Joolca all over them - after investigating, I see they are for sale in Bunnings now.
Well done Joolca - onwards and upwards! If anyone needs one in a hurry, a lot easier to run to Big Green Shed to grab one too.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: noel_w on August 20, 2018, 03:06:38 PM
I see they are for sale in Bunnings now.

Didn't happen to see the price?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on August 20, 2018, 03:08:50 PM
Didn't happen to see the price?
Hottap Outing $429, standard Hottap $294
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: noel_w on August 20, 2018, 03:18:02 PM
Thanks
Bunnings website said not available at any of my Qld local stores
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on August 20, 2018, 03:23:44 PM
Thanks
Bunnings website said not available at any of my Qld local stores
Maybe they're just rolling them out? I dunno - they are mostly available at all stores around me here in Nthn Victoria. Hopefully there will be stock soon!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 20, 2018, 05:01:02 PM
Howdy All!!

Back in the office and finally settled back in - sorry for the delays in responses but I'll get back to you all :)

@ JamesM

Great shot and wicked set up! How did everyone find the showers?

@ Andrew4 @ haywas Got you guys back in a PM! Check it out when you can

Any news yet of the new plumbing kit, when it will be released?

So I just asked and we plan to have them in by December/ January. I didn't needle into the specifics but I think there may still be some final testing/ production QC going on to try get this kit as ace as possible. A fair bit of it is 100% custom (design and mould) so we need to do more specific stuff so we don't let little annoying things slip through the cracks

It is a little annoying for those waiting on the kit, especially as we have had to push back when we thought we would have it in. But I can assure those of you who are waiting, it will be worth it. I actually got to use a prototype shower head (which will be part of a new kit early next year, and which is in the Ensuite Plumbing kit) and it actually was amazing. Felt awesome in the hand (ergonomically designed hand piece), spray pattern was so full even at lowest flow, the switch to stop/ release water flow is solid - and it just looks the part.

Oh and I also got back to your PM, as well as yours @ discoteddy

Walking around the Echuca Bunnings the other day, and in a pile of boxes, I spy some familiar white boxes with Joolca all over them - after investigating, I see they are for sale in Bunnings now.
Well done Joolca - onwards and upwards! If anyone needs one in a hurry, a lot easier to run to Big Green Shed to grab one too.

Haha! Thanks for the kind words  :cup: :cup: Super amped to be available at Bunnings!

Thanks
Bunnings website said not available at any of my Qld local stores

Currently, any store can order in, but the North VIC stores are gearing it onto the floor to have stock for quicker sales.

We're still in relatively early days but I do hope we can get more states on board and stocking :)

It's good to be back guys! Hope everyone is doing well !!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on August 20, 2018, 05:59:53 PM

Haha! Thanks for the kind words  :cup: :cup: Super amped to be available at Bunnings!

Currently, any store can order in, but the North VIC stores are gearing it onto the floor to have stock for quicker sales.

We're still in relatively early days but I do hope we can get more states on board and stocking :)


Great to see someone taking the hot water system fight to BCF etc hehe - hope they go well!!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 23, 2018, 11:49:28 AM
Great to see someone taking the hot water system fight to BCF etc hehe - hope they go well!!

 ;D ;D :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Troopy_03 on August 25, 2018, 03:36:38 PM
Hi Bart, just sent a PM re a Hot Tap Outing.
Cheers mate.
Bob
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: longwaytothetop on August 27, 2018, 11:00:25 AM
Hi Bart,

Just after a price for the flotap 12 pump kit posted to 3195.

Thanks in advance

Longwaytothetop
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 28, 2018, 12:15:17 PM
Hi Bart, just sent a PM re a Hot Tap Outing.
Cheers mate.
Bob

Hi Bart,

Just after a price for the flotap 12 pump kit posted to 3195.

Thanks in advance

Longwaytothetop


Thanks Guys - got you both in the PM!!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: discoteddy on September 20, 2018, 01:47:54 PM
A big thanks to Bart for sorting me out with a Flotap 12 volt  pump.

After a recent camping trip to the Snowy Mountains it worked a treat moving water around the camp site. No more lifting jerry cans to top up the vans tanks, cool.


Thanks again mate,

Discoteddy
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 21, 2018, 11:47:58 AM
A big thanks to Bart for sorting me out with a Flotap 12 volt  pump.

After a recent camping trip to the Snowy Mountains it worked a treat moving water around the camp site. No more lifting jerry cans to top up the vans tanks, cool.


Thanks again mate,

Discoteddy

Genuinely very nice of you to leave these words, honestly thank you too :) It really is awesome knowing we can help make things even just a little easier  ;D My pleasure completely!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: discoteddy on October 09, 2018, 09:17:08 AM
G’day again Bart


Pm sent👍🏻


Cheers


Discoteddy
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: SnakeDoctor on October 09, 2018, 10:39:04 AM
Very keen on the Joolca ensuite tent delivered to 2153, thanks!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 09, 2018, 11:53:47 AM
G’day again Bart


Pm sent👍🏻


Cheers


Discoteddy

Woo - thanks!! Got a reply in  :laugh:

Very keen on the Joolca ensuite tent delivered to 2153, thanks!


Great news  ;D Unfortunately we have actually sold out and are expecting more stock in for December (roughly). These will be a slightly updated style (different colour scheme, couple accessories and another version of the tent too). If you can hang on till then I would suggest checking out how they look when we load them up online - and to see if the other tent version might be a go instead. I can't put out too much info just yet but if you aren't in a rush then might be worth the wait ;)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: AJC on October 28, 2018, 08:41:19 PM
Hi Bart
Would like to order the hot water system with the quick connect fittings please posted to 2155
Cheers Al
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on November 05, 2018, 01:48:47 PM
Hi Bart
Would like to order the hot water system with the quick connect fittings please posted to 2155
Cheers Al

Ooops!! Just got you back now, Al!  :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: GMess on November 23, 2018, 06:56:36 AM
Gudday Bart.  Just wanted to say thanks for the personal service around ordering and delivery of that Hottap Outing and helping to time the process around my camping and work trips.

It actually arrived a day earlier than we planned but, by chance, AP delivered it just as I pulled up in a taxi from the airport.

Looks like the ensuites will be back in stock late December so I’ll hit you up for one soon.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lloydus67 on December 23, 2018, 10:57:34 AM
Hi Bart
Love the joolca, it’s over 2 years old and going strong
We had 37 knot winds last night unfortunately and the en-suite tent had a disaster while securing the rest of the camp
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/773b37d90f2b51a4a6ebf0991198c6cf.jpg)
I got her back up and running this morning, but the fly is cactus
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/e7265d91974fb6d419e91c6073920b3b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/f7ed952d66e2ec911e4f27947c1991e0.jpg)
Are they available as a spare part?
Thanks Lloyd


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 03, 2019, 04:08:33 PM
Hey Guys! Hope everyone had Merry Christmas and a wild New Year (party)  ;D ;D

Been MIA for a while haha! Woops! But we just got back into the office yesterday and are getting things back up to speed

Gudday Bart.  Just wanted to say thanks for the personal service around ordering and delivery of that Hottap Outing and helping to time the process around my camping and work trips.

It actually arrived a day earlier than we planned but, by chance, AP delivered it just as I pulled up in a taxi from the airport.

Looks like the ensuites will be back in stock late December so I’ll hit you up for one soon.

My pleasure!! Thank you for the kind words - I really do appreciate it :)

Tents are back in and I still have your email foldered away in my inbox. Got pretty inundated last few months so I have slacked off but I don't let myself forget. We'll talk soon and whenever you are ready we will work something out ;) Thank you again, honestly

Hi Bart
Love the joolca, it’s over 2 years old and going strong
We had 37 knot winds last night unfortunately and the en-suite tent had a disaster while securing the rest of the camp
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/773b37d90f2b51a4a6ebf0991198c6cf.jpg)
I got her back up and running this morning, but the fly is cactus
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/e7265d91974fb6d419e91c6073920b3b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/f7ed952d66e2ec911e4f27947c1991e0.jpg)
Are they available as a spare part?
Thanks Lloyd


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I'll DM you now to start working things out! Seems like some pretty strong winds, imagine showering in that! Haha  ;D ;D >:D

But again - hope everyone has a great 2019 and that you all came into 2019 happy and healthy  :angel:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: noel_w on January 11, 2019, 09:55:28 AM
Hi Bart, email sent
Regards
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 11, 2019, 12:05:49 PM
Hi Bart, email sent
Regards

Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Smergen on January 18, 2019, 08:15:38 PM
Recently got our Joolca packaged in with our CUB Camper with bought to expand our adventuring around the country.

Can't wait to try it out!

Does anyone have any experience with the Joolca travel bag? I've read that it gets a little snug with the quick connect gas attachments on the unit. Thoughts anyone?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: noel_w on January 19, 2019, 12:08:31 AM
Got my Joolca today in the mail. Unboxed tonight and will set it up tomorrow for a try out. Looks well made so far. Thanks Bart for organising everything. Top notch service
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lloydus67 on January 19, 2019, 06:11:41 AM
New en-suite tent arrived in the post, thanks Bart


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 22, 2019, 11:20:09 AM
Does anyone have any experience with the Joolca travel bag? I've read that it gets a little snug with the quick connect gas attachments on the unit. Thoughts anyone?

So the bag is a little tight for the gas set to be installed on the unit - but it still fits and zips up - the gas set just pokes into the bag wall a bit. Not enough to cause a hole (haven't heard of a hole in a bag from a gas set yet) and if something like that did happen then I'm sure our support would sort it out easy peasy

The bag is a little snug because we initially designed it without intending the gas set to be on, but then realised it wasn't too much of an issue so we kept it as it was :) Hope this helps! OH! The box also comes with a smaller mesh bag that can hold your 'wet' stuff - hoses, shower head, undies ;)

Got my Joolca today in the mail. Unboxed tonight and will set it up tomorrow for a try out. Looks well made so far. Thanks Bart for organising everything. Top notch service

New en-suite tent arrived in the post, thanks Bart

My pleasure Guys! Hope you enjoy :cup: :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tazzi on January 28, 2019, 02:36:38 PM
Hi Bart

Is the ensuite plumbing kit still available?  I couldn't find it anywhere on the website.

Cheers
Tazzi
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Jumpcut on January 28, 2019, 10:19:01 PM
G'day Bart,

Could I get a price please on a HotTap standard
with:
- Hottap drawbar mount
- Hottap Jacket
- Hottap Bag

If you're in Melbourne, is pickup available, or if not, delivery to 3111

Cheers

Nath
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 29, 2019, 03:22:20 PM
Hi Bart

Is the ensuite plumbing kit still available?  I couldn't find it anywhere on the website.

Cheers
Tazzi

The Ensuite Plumbing isn't available right now but you could feed the shower hose into the tent for the time being :) Not sure on the ETA yet  ??? but fingers crossed for the next 2-3 months

G'day Bart,

Could I get a price please on a HotTap standard
with:
- Hottap drawbar mount
- Hottap Jacket
- Hottap Bag

If you're in Melbourne, is pickup available, or if not, delivery to 3111

Cheers

Nath

I'll PM you now  8) 8)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: SnakeDoctor on January 29, 2019, 06:33:55 PM
Would love a drawbar mount, are they still made? I can't seem to find somewhere to hang the Joolca which doesn't result in it falling over in-use.

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on January 30, 2019, 03:28:01 PM
Would love a drawbar mount, are they still made? I can't seem to find somewhere to hang the Joolca which doesn't result in it falling over in-use.



Not being made anymore :( as the new Aussie regs don't allow mounting brackets (or any mounting material) to be supplied with portable water heaters. On one hand it's like 'come on' - on the other I think the gas chaps came across some cases where people were mounting the units in some very unsafe ways/ places (this is just what I assume) so it's fair enough from a safety perspective

Our new model units will come with a stand and I think our products team are working on back compatible stands for current style units (solving the 'how do I keep this thing upright' issue)

If your unit has mounting brackets I can do my best to try dig up some specs for our draw bar mounts for you to DIY one yourself?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: SnakeDoctor on February 01, 2019, 11:02:47 AM
Thanks for the offer Bart but my DIY skills are sub-par to say the least, I have the handle unit the same as the picture on https://www.joolca.com.au/pages/hottap (https://www.joolca.com.au/pages/hottap) which tends to slide around on the things I can find to put it on.

It's 100% my fault, not blaming the product at all, just looking for a solution.

My current best idea is bending up some alluminium in a shallow S shape that is nearly as wide as the handle and bolting it to something so that once hung the unit won't move around so much.

Just need to find the bolts, alloy, something to bend it with and somewhere to bolt it to, easy.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Team Evil on February 05, 2019, 08:40:57 PM
Hi Bart

I need FLOTAP 12V Pump Kit for my HOTTAP  please.

Thanks

Greg
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on February 08, 2019, 02:04:34 PM
Thanks for the offer Bart but my DIY skills are sub-par to say the least, I have the handle unit the same as the picture on https://www.joolca.com.au/pages/hottap (https://www.joolca.com.au/pages/hottap) which tends to slide around on the things I can find to put it on.

It's 100% my fault, not blaming the product at all, just looking for a solution.

My current best idea is bending up some alluminium in a shallow S shape that is nearly as wide as the handle and bolting it to something so that once hung the unit won't move around so much.

Just need to find the bolts, alloy, something to bend it with and somewhere to bolt it to, easy.


I'm going to PM you to see if there is a work around here :)

Hi Bart

I need FLOTAP 12V Pump Kit for my HOTTAP  please.

Thanks

Greg

PMd  :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Banjo16 on February 17, 2019, 06:55:31 PM
Hi Bart, as promised the new Hottap had its first outing over the last 4 days.
We think this is the best bit of kit for bush camping ever, could not fault any aspect of this unit, hot showers after a long day BRILLIANT.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: discoteddy on February 17, 2019, 07:14:28 PM
Hi Bart

Pm sent👍🏻


Cheers


Discoteddy
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gab on February 19, 2019, 01:17:59 PM
Hey SnakeDoctor..  I have an old joolca draw bar mount which we have never used.  Bart was awesome enough to help me out today and in the interest of paying it forward you’re welcome to this mount thing if you still need it?

Cheers
Gab
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bird on February 19, 2019, 02:01:56 PM
Quote from: Bart@Joolca
I'm going to PM you to see if there is a work around here :)

How refreshing for a retailer to actually support his Shit and customers this much.... Don't think I've seen a post from someone on here that hasnt been answered within a day or 2 tops.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: noel_w on February 19, 2019, 02:27:04 PM
How refreshing for a retailer to actually support his Shit and customers this much.... Don't think I've seen a post from someone on here that hasnt been answered within a day or 2 tops.
Bought one off them a while ago and all worked out great. Good service and top product. Would buy again in a heartbeat if I had to.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on February 20, 2019, 12:15:08 PM
Hi Bart, as promised the new Hottap had its first outing over the last 4 days.
We think this is the best bit of kit for bush camping ever, could not fault any aspect of this unit, hot showers after a long day BRILLIANT.

LOVE the set up! And LOVE that you like it  :cup: :cup:

Hi Bart

Pm sent👍🏻


Cheers


Discoteddy

Gotchya!

Hey SnakeDoctor..  I have an old joolca draw bar mount which we have never used.  Bart was awesome enough to help me out today and in the interest of paying it forward you’re welcome to this mount thing if you still need it?

Cheers
Gab

Oh Gabby, this is awesome. Ahhh! It's soo cool when we're all on the same team  :cup: :cup:

How refreshing for a retailer to actually support his Shit and customers this much.... Don't think I've seen a post from someone on here that hasnt been answered within a day or 2 tops.

YEEHAAAAW!!   :angel: :angel:

Bought one off them a while ago and all worked out great. Good service and top product. Would buy again in a heartbeat if I had to.

 :cheers: :laugh: 8)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Mitch92 on March 18, 2019, 05:01:47 PM
any idea on when the ensuite plumbing kit will be available? Got the ensuite, and a standard hottap, but would like to also get the ensuite plumbing kit.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 19, 2019, 12:49:10 PM
any idea on when the ensuite plumbing kit will be available? Got the ensuite, and a standard hottap, but would like to also get the ensuite plumbing kit.

Damn, the ensuite plumbing would be ace for your set up

Not 100% sure at this stage. I recently asked our prod team for an update and was told we're working on packaging and some of the marketing stuff. Kinda sucks that I can't give a rough date but I know we've pushed this back multiple times already

One of the guys is making a contact list to send out an update once the kit is out. Feel free (anyone else also feel free) to email Emre at support@joolca.com.au and ask to be added to the list  :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Mitch92 on March 27, 2019, 07:54:37 AM
PM sent to you Bart
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 27, 2019, 10:42:06 AM
PM sent to you Bart

Gotcha! ;)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gazman53 on March 28, 2019, 10:03:00 PM
Hi Bart
Any idea where I could view an en-suite in Perth?
Thanks


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on March 29, 2019, 09:22:58 AM
Hi Bart
Any idea where I could view an en-suite in Perth?
Thanks


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Good question - I'd give our store finder a crack to see what's closest to you (just give the store a buzz before hand to see if they have stock/ a display)

https://www.joolca.com.au/pages/find-a-store (https://www.joolca.com.au/pages/find-a-store)

Top of my head I don't actually know who has a display up - sorry  ??? ???
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: pito on March 29, 2019, 07:51:26 PM
Hi Bart,   
 It appears the double shower tent now doesn't come with a fly - the new tent shows a vent in the roof - does it seal off so no water gets in during rain spells?  - did the tent colour change from blue to the grey colour as per your web site - is the grey the only colour available.
     Could you please give me a price for the double shower tent delivered to 2316 and your contact details so I can pay for unit.
Thanks for your help, John
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Josh_WA on March 30, 2019, 06:53:39 PM
Hi Bart
Any idea where I could view an en-suite in Perth?
Thanks


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Gazman,  I have seen the Joolca double en-suites in Tentworld.  I know the one in Midland has a few as I almost took one off their hands last week. 
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gazman53 on March 30, 2019, 06:54:49 PM
Thanks Josh. I’ll head out there next week


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: rags on March 30, 2019, 10:30:18 PM
I notice the heaters for sale in Bunnings today, good opportunity there Bart.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 02, 2019, 12:38:38 PM
Hi Bart,   
 It appears the double shower tent now doesn't come with a fly - the new tent shows a vent in the roof - does it seal off so no water gets in during rain spells?  - did the tent colour change from blue to the grey colour as per your web site - is the grey the only colour available.
     Could you please give me a price for the double shower tent delivered to 2316 and your contact details so I can pay for unit.
Thanks for your help, John

Hey John :)

That's right, the new tent doesn't come with a fly and those vents (effectively windows) can be closed up and sealed so no water gets in. It zips up from the inside of the tent. You can also get the awning accessory which sits over the top of the double tent and then provides a little shelter space (and one wind wall) out front

Yeah - we went from the blue tents to these grey tents (these are the latest version) and ended up introducing a single tent too (a decent amount of wiggle room inside to be honest)

I'll reply to your PM in a few  :cup:

Gazman,  I have seen the Joolca double en-suites in Tentworld.  I know the one in Midland has a few as I almost took one off their hands last week. 

Thanks!

I notice the heaters for sale in Bunnings today, good opportunity there Bart.

Thank you :) It's a cool learning experience to be in Bunnings and it's good to get nice feedback
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Ozsnowman on April 04, 2019, 03:06:56 PM
I notice the heaters for sale in Bunnings today, good opportunity there Bart.

I notice that they're also in the new Anaconda catalogues :) Good going guys!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gazman53 on April 06, 2019, 07:53:31 PM
Hi Bart

Had a look around PERTH and can’t find one. Could u please let me know the price of a double shower tent delivered to 6018.
Thanks


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Josh_WA on April 06, 2019, 09:51:58 PM
Hi Bart

Had a look around PERTH and can’t find one. Could u please let me know the price of a double shower tent delivered to 6018.
Thanks


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I got mine delivered to Perth for $235 with free shipping from the interwebs.

https://www.joolca.com.au/collections/accessories


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gazman53 on April 07, 2019, 02:45:33 PM
Thanks again Josh. I made the trek to Tentworld in Midland after confirming that there was 1 in stock only to find there wasn’t . I will pursue the online option now.


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 09, 2019, 02:00:53 PM
I notice that they're also in the new Anaconda catalogues :) Good going guys!

Thank you VERY much :D  :cheers:

Hi Bart

Had a look around PERTH and can’t find one. Could u please let me know the price of a double shower tent delivered to 6018.
Thanks


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I'll PM you now!  :angel:

Thanks again Josh. I made the trek to Tentworld in Midland after confirming that there was 1 in stock only to find there wasn’t . I will pursue the online option now.


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Oh dang!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Jon Burrell - Tentworld on April 09, 2019, 02:30:39 PM
Thanks again Josh. I made the trek to Tentworld in Midland after confirming that there was 1 in stock only to find there wasn’t . I will pursue the online option now.


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Hi Gazman, really sorry to hear this. Whilst the Joolca gear is definitely hot property - we do not usually run out.  Sorry for your wasted trip.  Did you call to confirm?   Did we set one aside for you ? 

I've just had a quick look on our stock, and spoken with the team in Midland to make sure our SOH reports arent wrong. They've reported that right now they do have 4x Joolca Outtings on hand as well as 2x Joolca Hottaps after they received some more stock yesterday afternoon.

To save you another unsuccessful trip, we're more than happy to set one aside for up to 24 hours.  Or you can put a deposit on one over the phone to give you the comfort of coming in your own time. 

I would recommend doing the above, with Easter on our doorstep the shops are flat out right now so stock availability can change dramatically quickly.

If you wanted to do this you can call the Midland store directly on (08) 94 662 350 or of course you can buy it online from Joolca or ourselves. 
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Jon Burrell - Tentworld on April 09, 2019, 08:13:41 PM
Thanks again Josh. I made the trek to Tentworld in Midland after confirming that there was 1 in stock only to find there wasn’t . I will pursue the online option now.


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Hi Gazman,

Sorry I've just been through this thread more and seen that you wernt after the hot water unit itself but actually the single ensuite.

I've just looked at our SOH for the ensuite, and we're showing as having 3 on hand but we are currently sold out of the double ensuite with stock on its way. 

Same as before, you can always put deposit on this and come grab it when you're next around the area.  Or buy online from Joolca or ourselves.  With the Double Ensuite, you'll also have to wait for it to arrive, but they're already in transit so it wont be too long.  (The stock team are not at work just now for me to ask - its 8pm). 

If I can help with anything else please let me know. 

Cheers

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gazman53 on April 12, 2019, 09:35:00 PM
Terrific support Bart. Thank you. Also a fantastic follow up email, great marketing. Keep up the great work.


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Gazman53 on April 12, 2019, 09:36:47 PM
Hi Jon. Thanks for your reply. I had rung the store and was advised that the en-suite was in stock, made the trip....it wasn’t.



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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Jon Burrell - Tentworld on April 12, 2019, 11:52:53 PM
Hi Jon. Thanks for your reply. I had rung the store and was advised that the en-suite was in stock, made the trip....it wasn’t.
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Sorry Gazman, did you ask for them to set it aside for you ?  Did they offer this?  The team are trained to check the stock on hand prior to informing customers & having them make big trips.  We know especially at our Perth store that many many drive multiple hours to visit us expecting to be able to make purchases.  So we're very careful to not disappoint. 

Really sorry to have let you down.  Glad that Bart has sorted you out.  If you did have any other feedback for me that you didn't want to share publicly or without further Hijacking Barts thread here feel free to send to me at feedback@tentworld.com.au

Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 15, 2019, 02:42:01 PM
Terrific support Bart. Thank you. Also a fantastic follow up email, great marketing. Keep up the great work.


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My pleasure - and glad you enjoyed it. We actually get some very creative responses in a similar style from time to time - so worth it!

... or without further Hijacking Barts thread ...

The more the merrier  :cheers: :cheers: ;)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: scott oz on April 19, 2019, 08:37:45 AM
Bart you have a PM
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: jwb on April 20, 2019, 09:09:49 PM
Hello Bart
A friend has used one of your units and loves the shower head especially!
He wants to source one.
This doesn't seem to be an option on your website?!
Can he source a hose and head unit?
Either as s "special order" at his local BGS or at his postal address??
Thanks in advance
John

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: jw2170 on April 21, 2019, 09:20:40 PM
Do you guys publish the error codes that may show up on the digital window.

This seems to come up fairly often on on some forums/FB pages.  I checked the manual and cannot see any mention of error codes?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 23, 2019, 03:03:34 PM
Bart you have a PM

Thanks Scott! Got it!

Hello Bart
A friend has used one of your units and loves the shower head especially!
He wants to source one.
This doesn't seem to be an option on your website?!
Can he source a hose and head unit?
Either as s "special order" at his local BGS or at his postal address??
Thanks in advance
John

Hey John! That's great to hear. I actually really fancy our shower heads so it's nice to know others like them too

We'll be getting in some more shower heads sometime next week so I'll PM you shortly to work out a shower hose and shower head for your friend :)

Do you guys publish the error codes that may show up on the digital window.

This seems to come up fairly often on on some forums/FB pages.  I checked the manual and cannot see any mention of error codes?

I don't think we published the error codes and from what I understand we haven't programmed our own (in order to assist with some form of troubleshooting). I have come across, if I recall correctly, an 'E4' which I have been told relates to low batteries.

I'll send you a PM in a bit to get some more info on those error codes and I can take it back to the team to drill into

Speaking of error codes and self troubleshooting, our new model units (later this year) will let you real time diagnose for, amongst others, if you have enough water flow/ pressure, or if your batteries are flat, etc. Will be very handy when it's out
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: rags on April 24, 2019, 07:44:29 PM
Hi Bart,
A little while ago, ( just before Xmas) I got some of your gas quick connect fittings from tent world Brendale. I am now redoing the gas in our van and thought I would get a couple more fittings to plumb in. I again went to Tentworld and I notice you have changed the type available.

My question is are the male ends the same profile as the old models and therefore interchangeable between the new or old.

The old ones are distinguished by having the yellow caps, and the female having knealing on the collar you pull back to release fitting. The new ones are different to this and don't include the caps (disadvantage as prone tondustband grit)

Also can you just buy the either the male end or female end separately?

I intend to take a fitting back into store to compare but I thought I would ask here anyway.

Thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on April 26, 2019, 03:38:50 PM
Hi Bart,
A little while ago, ( just before Xmas) I got some of your gas quick connect fittings from tent world Brendale. I am now redoing the gas in our van and thought I would get a couple more fittings to plumb in. I again went to Tentworld and I notice you have changed the type available.

My question is are the male ends the same profile as the old models and therefore interchangeable between the new or old.

The old ones are distinguished by having the yellow caps, and the female having knealing on the collar you pull back to release fitting. The new ones are different to this and don't include the caps (disadvantage as prone tondustband grit)

Also can you just buy the either the male end or female end separately?

I intend to take a fitting back into store to compare but I thought I would ask here anyway.

Thanks

Hey rags,

Yeah we did change the style and I know what you mean. I actually spaced about the current version not having the yellow caps and I have passed on your point about the disadvantage directly to the main guy who is in charge of products (I also asked about interchangeability and I was told that the old & new are interchangeable)

That was a good question btw - never been asked that! Thank you!

We don't supply just the male or female fittings (just come in a pack) but, you know what, I might have some odd fittings downstairs. When you're ready with the singles send me a PM and I'll take a look and see if I can help out :)

Hope you [ALL] have a nice weekend  :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: rags on April 26, 2019, 10:11:51 PM
Hey rags,

Yeah we did change the style and I know what you mean. I actually spaced about the current version not having the yellow caps and I have passed on your point about the disadvantage directly to the main guy who is in charge of products (I also asked about interchangeability and I was told that the old & new are interchangeable)

That was a good question btw - never been asked that! Thank you!

We don't supply just the male or female fittings (just come in a pack) but, you know what, I might have some odd fittings downstairs. When you're ready with the singles send me a PM and I'll take a look and see if I can help out :)

Hope you [ALL] have a nice weekend  :cheers: :cheers:

Thanks Bart for your prompt reply. It is great how you do get on here and stand by your product whilst providing feedback to the swagger's questions. In addition to using them to connect hot water heaters, they are also suitable for Weber BBQs instead of using bayonet fittings.

Do you still have any old stock ( with the yellow caps)? I would take 2 sets off your hands if you do.

Also, another tip for the female quick connect part of a different brand of fitting,  I suggest the users to get an old 35mm film canister (container) to slip over as a cap, maybe the canister will fit your new range as a fix for your customers.

Thanks
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: daveco on April 28, 2019, 08:20:07 PM
We'll be getting in some more shower heads sometime next week so I'll PM you shortly to work out a shower hose and shower head for your friend :)

Are you referring to the ensuite plumbing kit? I've been hanging out for that for a good 6mnths now, I hope its not too far away!

Dave
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 01, 2019, 01:33:59 PM
Thanks Bart for your prompt reply. It is great how you do get on here and stand by your product whilst providing feedback to the swagger's questions. In addition to using them to connect hot water heaters, they are also suitable for Weber BBQs instead of using bayonet fittings.

Do you still have any old stock ( with the yellow caps)? I would take 2 sets off your hands if you do.

Also, another tip for the female quick connect part of a different brand of fitting,  I suggest the users to get an old 35mm film canister (container) to slip over as a cap, maybe the canister will fit your new range as a fix for your customers.

Thanks

Thanks for the kind words, I really enjoy being on this thread plus I like sharing what I know whenever I can - perfect win-win situation :)

I don't have any old stock (with yellow caps) unfortunately - sorry!

Thanks for the canister tip! I'll keep that in mind and recommend when I can

Are you referring to the ensuite plumbing kit? I've been hanging out for that for a good 6mnths now, I hope its not too far away!

Dave

Hey Dave - oh I feel you! I think it was this time last year that we sold out of our batch and decided to fix a couple niggly issues before next release. And then we wanted to improve this component, and then that component. And then before you know it you've just held off on a super cool kit because you were tunnel visioned on making it better and better

We definitely could have made a better move here and we know it

I just asked our products guy and we're getting some packaging samples in, and once that's decided on we will get stock in. We're in the process of getting our packaging to be more sustainable (so more of it is recyclable) and the Ensuite Plumbing kit will be amongst the first to get this packaging so we're nearing the end of this journey - but I still don't have a solid answer on the release date :(

Send me a PM with your email if you want to be added to a list our support team is making. They'll be sending out an email once the kit is in :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: scott oz on May 02, 2019, 09:37:14 PM
Bart

What’s the ensuite plumbing kit can’t see it on your site?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 03, 2019, 01:11:37 PM
Bart

What’s the ensuite plumbing kit can’t see it on your site?

Hey Scott, it's not online actually. We do have an old image on the website (for reference) but it's different to the kit coming out

The Ensuite Plumbing is a kit that (basically) has two sections of hose and a shower head and switch

You plug one section of hose from the unit and feed into the tent (through bottom opening and use velcro straps to keep in place). Then you insert the switch (sits hip height) and then the second hose runs from the switch to the top of the tent ceiling and then you plug in the shower head. It's basic but SUPER convenient (I think) because it can live inside the tent even when you pack it away. And the switch controls the unit. You set the temp outside, come in and can flick on and flick off as you need

I don't have any current images of how it will look though...
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: scott oz on May 03, 2019, 06:40:50 PM
Bart

Thanks sounds like something I’ll need👍
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 07, 2019, 09:47:34 AM
Bart

Thanks sounds like something I’ll need👍

My pleasure :D
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: ronmac on May 22, 2019, 10:14:06 AM
PM sent. cheers Ron.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on May 27, 2019, 10:01:33 AM
PM sent. cheers Ron.

GOTCHYA!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: jwb on June 05, 2019, 11:25:15 AM
Hello Bart
May I have a price for a unit posted to 4300
Thanks

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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 06, 2019, 04:48:23 PM
Hello Bart
May I have a price for a unit posted to 4300
Thanks

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Just PM'd!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: The punter on June 29, 2019, 09:01:13 PM
Hey Bart

I want to do away with the batteries in a fixed install by using a step down transformer in the battery box. I’d still like to be able to use batteries if I had to, could I buy a battery box from you?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on July 03, 2019, 10:36:24 AM
Hey Bart

I want to do away with the batteries in a fixed install by using a step down transformer in the battery box. I’d still like to be able to use batteries if I had to, could I buy a battery box from you?

Yeah sure! I'll PM you to work something out  :angel:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: The punter on July 03, 2019, 10:57:19 AM
Yeah sure! I'll PM you to work something out  :angel:

Awesome!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: SnakeDoctor on August 04, 2019, 10:56:57 AM
Hey Bart, looking at taking the plunge on a double ensuite tent, can I get a price posted to 2153?

Thanks
Martin
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on August 07, 2019, 10:11:37 AM
Hey Bart, looking at taking the plunge on a double ensuite tent, can I get a price posted to 2153?

Thanks
Martin

PM'd you!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: wada4wd on September 16, 2019, 10:57:24 PM
We are looking for a shower for the Drifta Shower Ensuite/Change room: https://www.drifta.com.au/product/drifta-shower-ensuite/

Have seen Joolca and Smarttek. Not a lot of price between them and the only thing I've seen is the Joolca needs less wind.

Is there anything we should be looking between them before we decide which ones to buy?

We will be around AU from Tassie up to the top of the Qld and WA.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on September 18, 2019, 04:54:23 PM
We are looking for a shower for the Drifta Shower Ensuite/Change room: https://www.drifta.com.au/product/drifta-shower-ensuite/

Have seen Joolca and Smarttek. Not a lot of price between them and the only thing I've seen is the Joolca needs less wind.

Is there anything we should be looking between them before we decide which ones to buy?

We will be around AU from Tassie up to the top of the Qld and WA.

Hey wada4wd, what's up?

In the interest of being open and transparent - I think both units will give you a nice hot shower. I think they're doing some nice things for the hot water market. Also, we're both on the fringe of max allowable gas usage for Aussie compliance - so you can expect similar temperatures at the same flow rates 

FYI - Drifta also offer some of our gear. You could speak with them to get some of their feedback based on their customer's experiences after trips. If anything went wrong or what they liked best

From my experience with Joolca - and this is what I now consider buying anything - warranty. When the unit works, you've got a hot shower. Easy. When you're mid trip on the other side of the country and something pops up - what happens then?

You could call up the support lines and have a chat and see what the process is for warranty while travelling. What is most convenient

And last but not least - find a local store to have a touch of one

Anyway, best of luck with the choice. I think you'll be happy with either! PS. Yes I like our stuff, but most important if what's most convenient for you. And not who gets your money. That's what I think
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: ronmac on September 19, 2019, 07:42:17 AM
We are looking for a shower for the Drifta Shower Ensuite/Change room: https://www.drifta.com.au/product/drifta-shower-ensuite/

Have seen Joolca and Smarttek. Not a lot of price between them and the only thing I've seen is the Joolca needs less wind.

Is there anything we should be looking between them before we decide which ones to buy?

We will be around AU from Tassie up to the top of the Qld and WA.

I have the ensuite also and went the way with Joolca set up,I bought the works and jerks minus the shower tent but will eventually get one as you can't sh..t in the shower ensuite with your mate staring at ya!. Have annoyed the boys a few times about a few odds and ends here and there and the response was immediate and not a drama. Service was brilliant no questions asked I know where I'd go again. cheers Ron.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tryagain on October 16, 2019, 01:55:28 PM
Have been contemplating the double ensuite tent and noticed my local RTM has not the old and the new version, what is the differences apart from the roof and colour?

Also is there a Myswag discount if purchased direct?
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 16, 2019, 03:51:06 PM
Have been contemplating the double ensuite tent and noticed my local RTM has not the old and the new version, what is the differences apart from the roof and colour?

Also is there a Myswag discount if purchased direct?

So you're pretty much spot on. The old style has the removable fly and is a different colour. The awning kit accessory will fit both, but I think it looks better with the new style simply because of the colour

I still use my older blue style :)

Sure, I'm happy to help out a fellow Myswagger. Send me a PM when you're ready and I'll do what I can  :cheers:
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tryagain on October 16, 2019, 05:06:26 PM
So you're pretty much spot on. The old style has the removable fly and is a different colour. The awning kit accessory will fit both, but I think it looks better with the new style simply because of the colour

I still use my older blue style :)

Sure, I'm happy to help out a fellow Myswagger. Send me a PM when you're ready and I'll do what I can  :cheers:

Thanks for the reply, a couple of more questions for you.

Can you leave the fly on the blue one when packing it up, and
Does the blue one stay a bit cooler given a) lighter colour, b) the fly shading the top of the tent and c) greater roof ventilation area? or are they pretty much the same.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 17, 2019, 02:17:39 PM
Thanks for the reply, a couple of more questions for you.

Can you leave the fly on the blue one when packing it up, and
Does the blue one stay a bit cooler given a) lighter colour, b) the fly shading the top of the tent and c) greater roof ventilation area? or are they pretty much the same.

My pleasure :)

Check out this video: https://www.facebook.com/joolcaco/videos/744371349107124/ (https://www.facebook.com/joolcaco/videos/744371349107124/)

So at roughly 15 seconds in when the tent is 'mid height' this is when I put on my fly and when I take it off (to pack it away). The fly isn't secured to each leg where packing all the legs in means the fly stays attached and tucks away nicely, it just goes over the top (but is secured to each corner). I take the fly off and fold it up and throw it in the bag with the tent. The bag is big enough so you don't struggle putting stuff away

Hrm... I have never tried both side by side to compare for coolness, although this is an interesting point. When I shower and it is HOT out, I just run the water through the unit without the gas/ batteries connected. Or, depending on my set up, I will just run the pump and hosing from a jerry can. That way there is no hot water and I'm cool as a cucumber when I wash up. When I go to use the dunny, however, it does get a little warm. I find the best breeze comes from the windows so I unzip them and do what I gotta do

Hopefully that helps a little with your questions haha - I think I just rambled on
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tryagain on October 23, 2019, 01:27:49 PM
My pleasure :)

Check out this video: https://www.facebook.com/joolcaco/videos/744371349107124/ (https://www.facebook.com/joolcaco/videos/744371349107124/)

So at roughly 15 seconds in when the tent is 'mid height' this is when I put on my fly and when I take it off (to pack it away). The fly isn't secured to each leg where packing all the legs in means the fly stays attached and tucks away nicely, it just goes over the top (but is secured to each corner). I take the fly off and fold it up and throw it in the bag with the tent. The bag is big enough so you don't struggle putting stuff away

Hrm... I have never tried both side by side to compare for coolness, although this is an interesting point. When I shower and it is HOT out, I just run the water through the unit without the gas/ batteries connected. Or, depending on my set up, I will just run the pump and hosing from a jerry can. That way there is no hot water and I'm cool as a cucumber when I wash up. When I go to use the dunny, however, it does get a little warm. I find the best breeze comes from the windows so I unzip them and do what I gotta do

Hopefully that helps a little with your questions haha - I think I just rambled on
Certainly helps, although discovered the reason our Red Track gas water heater had stopped working was some fried components on the circuit board as opposed to something simple, so funds went towards a new HOTTAP for the weekend away instead. The Joolca double Ensuite tent will have to wait a little while longer and I suspect it will only be the new ones available then so the choice will likely be made for me.
Thanks again.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 25, 2019, 09:27:26 AM
Certainly helps, although discovered the reason our Red Track gas water heater had stopped working was some fried components on the circuit board as opposed to something simple, so funds went towards a new HOTTAP for the weekend away instead. The Joolca double Ensuite tent will have to wait a little while longer and I suspect it will only be the new ones available then so the choice will likely be made for me.
Thanks again.

Ah.. that sucks. You've got two years warranty with the HOTTAP so if something like that happens just get in touch with our support. TBH I would have thought you'd at least receive a spare part to tinker fix yourself? It is what it is though. Always happy to help :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: tryagain on October 25, 2019, 12:38:31 PM
Ah.. that sucks. You've got two years warranty with the HOTTAP so if something like that happens just get in touch with our support. TBH I would have thought you'd at least receive a spare part to tinker fix yourself? It is what it is though. Always happy to help :)

Thought about chasing a new control board, decided it was just easier to replace the whole lot as I already have to many projects/things to fix as it is, it also would have meant no hot water for that trip, and you know how the saying goes about a happy wife.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on October 25, 2019, 01:24:46 PM
Thought about chasing a new control board, decided it was just easier to replace the whole lot as I already have to many projects/things to fix as it is, it also would have meant no hot water for that trip, and you know how the saying goes about a happy wife.

I know exactly how it goes - so much to do, never enough time... And yes, I see the predicament! Clever move with the hot water solve!
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Wazza999 on June 03, 2020, 04:49:06 PM
Hi Bart,
Could I have the price of a unit, water pump and carry bag/case supplied to Weston ACT 2611.
Thanks
Warren
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: McTavish on June 05, 2020, 12:31:04 AM
Bart - I had a guy by the name of Garry yesterday on Camping Places Queensland f/book site say he's been waiting a month for his order when I commented to the post asking for camping shower options and I mentioned Joolca as something to check out.  PM if you want more info.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: KevL on June 08, 2020, 06:45:00 PM
Bart,

Sent a PM  earlier re the double en-suite tent     


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bart@Joolca on June 12, 2020, 05:20:09 PM
Hey guys, sorry for the MIA!

Hi Bart,
Could I have the price of a unit, water pump and carry bag/case supplied to Weston ACT 2611.
Thanks
Warren

Will send you a pm now!

Bart - I had a guy by the name of Garry yesterday on Camping Places Queensland f/book site say he's been waiting a month for his order when I commented to the post asking for camping shower options and I mentioned Joolca as something to check out.  PM if you want more info.

Hmm, this may be for a presale on our Nomad kit. We hit a bit of turbulence with the impacts of the virus and we're still trying to get back to normal. The Nomad is our best seller and we're doing our best to get stock in, but so far we have sold out of stock before each shipment has arrived

If it's not for the Nomad then we deff got a pickle. I know Aussie Post has experienced delays, but a month is way too long. I'll PM you now for some more info  :cheers:

Bart,

Sent a PM  earlier re the double en-suite tent     


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Will have a look now :)
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: lloydus67 on December 12, 2020, 03:11:37 PM
Hi Bart
Just wondering if the quick release mounting bracket fits the old system or only the new one?
Thanks Lloyd


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: ronmac on December 13, 2020, 09:55:11 AM
Hi Bart
Just wondering if the quick release mounting bracket fits the old system or only the new one?
Thanks Lloyd


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I asked the same question, Although the bracket being the same size, their are no slots in the old system to suit. cheers Ron. "Big Disappointment"
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: manchu on January 15, 2021, 07:14:09 AM
Hi Bart, 

I'm in the market for some hot water and the V2 nomad has made it to the top of my wish list.   It seems to be a truly great bit of kit.       

The double ensuite doesn't look too shabby either so that's on the list too. 

PM sent with a few Q's.  I look forward to hearing from you.

cheers
Chris
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: AJC on February 10, 2021, 09:39:03 PM
Gday Bart could i please get a price on your basic pack water system posted to 2155?
Thanks Al
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bird on February 11, 2021, 08:33:27 AM
Gday Bart could i please get a price on your basic pack water system posted to 2155?
Thanks Al
Maybe try a PM, hes always been good to members here.


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: manchu on February 11, 2021, 01:58:12 PM
Maybe try a PM, hes always been good to members here.

I'm eagerly awaiting a reply to my PM from 4 weeks ago so if AJC is in a rush it's maybe best to just order.     I think there's a $25 discount going at the moment (might need sign up for mailing list) so that's better than nothing.           

I'm OK waiting because I had a couple of tech questions,  and for the off chance of a discount.    I'll probably splurge on the Nomad kit + double tent so need to save every cent I can.           
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: 6knights on February 14, 2021, 08:02:16 AM
I purchased the Smarttek black from Tentworld (Tentworld is also a sponsor on this site), worked waaaay better than the Hottap ever did.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: manchu on February 16, 2021, 11:54:20 AM
worked waaaay better than the Hottap ever did.

In what respect   (reliability,  temperature etc)   ?     

Is that compared to V1 or V2 hottap?   
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: NZMarkb on February 16, 2021, 01:14:47 PM
Just had our V2 turn up yesterday
Goes together pice of piss, might give it a trial run over the weekend
Very well thought out bit of kit
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Marcus73 on February 16, 2021, 04:26:40 PM
In what respect   (reliability,  temperature etc)   ?     

Is that compared to V1 or V2 hottap?
I’d be keen to hear too as while I’ve found the V1 is a great unit if there’s no wind, you’ve only got to fart and it blows out. I will say customers support has been absolute fantastic, but I think I’ve just got to the point where I just put up with it.


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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: manchu on February 16, 2021, 05:46:03 PM
while I’ve found the V1 is a great unit if there’s no wind, you’ve only got to fart and it blows out.

V2 improves that, apparently.  Common gripe from what I’ve read so good if they’ve addressed it. 
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bird on February 16, 2021, 05:51:13 PM
Quote from: Marcus73
but I think I’ve just got to the point where I just put up with it.
flog it on ebay and update :) Most things are going for stupid $$ these days.
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: 6knights on February 16, 2021, 09:51:45 PM
In what respect   (reliability,  temperature etc)   ?     

Is that compared to V1 or V2 hottap?

 Reliability issues with the  V1,  works well set up in the shed with great temp control

I’d be keen to hear too as while I’ve found the V1 is a great unit if there’s no wind, you’ve only got to fart and it blows out. I will say customers support has been absolute fantastic, but I think I’ve just got to the point where I just put up with it.


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I agree with everything said here , the wind is the problem as the burner won't stay alight long enough to even have half a shower.

V2 improves that, apparently.  Common gripe from what I’ve read so good if they’ve addressed it. 

Great to hear that they have improved them,

flog it on ebay and update :) Most things are going for stupid $$ these days.

that's what l am going to do
Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: manchu on March 29, 2021, 11:38:33 AM
After 2+ months I've given up on a reply from Bart and ordered a Nomad +  double ensuite from Joolca website on friday.      I need it for Easter so I wanted to first confirm stock and enquire about collecting because I live close to their Melb warehouse,  and have to say the whole experience has been pretty frustrating.   

Their phone number goes to message saying they've switched of the phones to focus on email/live chat.   Their live chat is seemingly impossible to initiate, with the 'online chat' button sending you around in FAQ circles.     

I've got no idea how I got on to someone via online chat, but eventually did.     They confirmed stock but advised no warehouse pickup,  claiming it's for 'social distancing reasons'.    I'm fine with no pickup but think the reason is utter BS.         

I ordered  ~10am Friday and it's now 12:30am Monday and I still haven't got an Auspost shipment notification,  despite their claim   "We ship from our Melbourne warehouse. Orders before 12.00 PM AEST typically get shipped out the same day". 

I knew it was a risk ordering so late,  but thought the risk would be with AUS post,   not Joolca.     

rant over...









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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: Bird on March 29, 2021, 01:35:01 PM
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Maybe try a PM, hes always been good to members here.
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Interesting
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Title: Re: G'day! Bart here from Joolca - Portable LPG Water heaters.
Post by: manchu on March 30, 2021, 08:58:10 AM
Interesting
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Interesting indeed.   

A reply to my message was somewhat unnecessary anyway since I've answered my own questions since,  but it would have been nice regardless.      I was also checking about pricing but managed to get a reasonable discount through the online chat.   

Thankfully my worries about receiving before easter  are now alleviated.    Shipment notification received last night and it just got delivered.   I'm too used to auspost taking a week to get something from one side of melb to the other.