General Information about our Solar Showers
Ethos
Spiral Sun Solar Showers have been specially designed to bring a touch of eco luxury to festivals and other outdoor events. To show that environmentally friendly technology can be aesthetically pleasing, economical, effective and pleasant to use.
solar collector tent and entrance to inner cubicle
Part of the aim of Spiral Sun Solar Showers is to help raise public awareness of the potential of alternative technologies by providing attractive facilities they can use. Naturally their presence at events help reinforce any similar eco-friendly messages event organisers may wish to convey.
Canyon Field Big Green Gathering 2007
Performance
Spiral Sun Solar Shower performance in sunny weather is comparable to gas powered trailer/electric powered portaloo types. In poor weather or early mornings the solar showers use a wood fired water heating system to compensate for the lack of sunshine.
Each solar shower head is controlled by a hot and cold mixer valve so water temperature can be adjusted to desired levels.
Design
Each solar shower unit has 2 cubicles, or berths, i.e. a solar collector tent with an inner cubicle and an attached al fresco cubicle. Both cubicles are designed to enable changing in privacy as well as showering. The inner cubicle provides a draught free warm environment and a reassuring sense of seclusion. The outer cubicle provides for the very pleasant experience of showering in the fresh air. Both cubicles can be used at the same time, providing users with a choice.
Solar shower unit showing collector tent with inner cubicle and attached al fresco cubicle
User Numbers
The number of showers the system can provide is similar to other mobile showers i.e. about 6 an hour per cubicle. If the minimum of 2 units (4 cubicles) are hired this is about 250 showers per 12 hr day or 500 showers a day if 4 units (8 cubicles) are hired.
Co2 footprint
The light weight construction and efficiency of the solar design means Spiral Sun Solar Showers can boast of the lowest Co2 footprint of any mobile shower units anywhere.
Crew
Full time attendants ensure the novel layout doesn’t phase first time users and that the highest standards of hygiene are maintained. Experienced full time rigger/operators and the tried and tested equipment ensure an excellent record of smooth running in all conditions.
Biodegradable Soaps Only
To minimise the environmental impact of waste water only biodegradable soaps may be used in the showers. A general purpose shampoo/body wash is provided free for customers not having their own
