The simplest way to run water in an outdoor shower is by hooking it up directly to a garden hose.
Simple Outdoor Shower Water Supply
Outdoor showers offer a refreshing way to rinse off after activities like swimming, gardening, or simply enjoying a hot day. One of the most accessible methods for supplying water to an outdoor shower utilizes your existing garden hose.
As highlighted in the reference, the simplest outdoor showers hook up directly to the garden hose. This method provides a convenient and portable solution without requiring complex plumbing.
The Garden Hose Hookup Method
This straightforward approach involves a few key components:
- A Standard Garden Hose: Your existing hose connected to an outdoor water spigot.
- Tubing: Attach tubing to the end of the garden hose. This tubing serves as the water line to the showerhead.
- Durable Showerhead: Connect a durable stainless steel or brass showerhead to the end of the tubing. These materials are suitable for outdoor exposure.
- Mounting Point: Suspend the tubing and showerhead from an appropriate height, such as a tree branch, fence post, or a dedicated shower structure.
Once these components are connected and the showerhead is suspended, simply turn on the water at your garden spigot to activate the flow. This creates a functional, portable outdoor shower ideal for quick rinses.
This method relies on cold water directly from your spigot. For a simple hot water option, you might consider solar shower bags that heat water using the sun, which can then be connected to a basic shower setup, though this is separate from the direct garden hose method described.
Steps for a Basic Garden Hose Shower:
- Locate a suitable outdoor water spigot connected to a garden hose.
- Gather tubing and a showerhead designed for outdoor use.
- Attach one end of the tubing securely to the end of the garden hose.
- Attach the showerhead to the other end of the tubing.
- Find a sturdy point to suspend the showerhead at a comfortable height.
- Turn on the water at the spigot.
This approach is budget-friendly and requires minimal installation, making it a popular choice for temporary or simple outdoor shower needs.
