How do I get water to my outdoor shower?

Hot and Cold Outdoor Faucets: You can tap into your home’s hot-water supply for an outdoor shower. The easiest way is to have a plumber install a hot-water faucet next to your existing (and cold water only) garden faucet. Then you can attach two hoses easily and quickly to the outdoor fixture.

Do you have to have a drain for an outdoor shower?

Outdoor showers do not generally need complex drainage systems, especially if you locate it at a distance from the house, or if the natural inclination of the terrain directs water away from the house’s structure.

What kind of pipe do you use for an outdoor shower?

The water system will require a shower valve, and tubing. We recommend PEX tubing for water lines but you can use any type of pressure rated plumbing tubing. Depending on how you want your drain system, you may need some PVC drain pipe.

Can any shower head be used outdoors?

Regardless of the climate you live in, you should never install a shower outside that’s meant to be installed indoors. Use only parts and kits that are designed specifically to be used outdoors. WALL-MOUNT SHOWERS: Wall-mount showers attach directly to your fence, the wall of your home, or any other solid structure.

How much does it cost to install an outdoor shower?

Outdoor Shower Cost and Installation Expect to pay between $100 and $500 for a wall-mounted outdoor shower, between $500 and $2,000 for a standalone and $50 to $300 for portable showers. Installation cost also differs considerably and can range from $500 and $8,000.

How do I prepare the ground for an outdoor shower?

Local building codes vary about the disposal of gray water. But for the most part, outdoor showers simply drain into the ground. A drywell consisting of an earthen pit lined with landscape fabric and filled with gravel can be placed underneath the shower floor to help disperse the flow.

Can you run a hot water line outside?

Yes, you still need to run both a hot and cold water line to the outside faucet but you have the adjustment of the water temperature on the valve on the outside of the house. These valves are frost free just like the valves we have seen for years and will not freeze even if you have a hose attached.

Can I put a hot water tap outside?

Can you put a hot water tap outside? The short answer is yes. Most people who have water tap outside, don’t have hot water and don’t know that it’s possible. Hot water tap outside is useful to wash car, fill out a pool, taking an outdoor shower and much more.

Where do you get water for an outdoor shower?

Possibly the simplest source of water for an outdoor shower area is from one of the taps along the side of your home. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to find a non-toxic hose that you can run from a faucet to your shower.

What is an outdoor shower made of?

As fresh-air bathing becomes more and more popular, we’re pleased to offer our customers a variety of outdoor shower styles to suit any home. Constructed of durable stainless steel, these stylish outdoor showers are built to last a lifetime (with proper care and maintenance), and feature both hot and cold water control.

How do you install an outdoor shower fixture?

Pipes can be run a short distance up the side of the house to be attached to the shower fixture. If you locate the shower away from the house, you can extend the hot and cold water supply to the outdoor shower via PEX tubing or plumbing buried underground. You can hire a plumber, or you can do it yourself if you have some experience with plumbing.

How do you heat an outdoor shower without plumbing?

Enjoy hot outdoor showers without the need of extensive plumbing. Mount portable tank-less hot water heater withing 30 ft of your shower. Idea! Hide the water heater around the corner. Use PEX Tubing from the local hardware store to supply the water to your outdoor shower.