CAMPLUX Propane Tankless Water Heater 2.64 GPM, CM264 Gas Tankless Water Heater Indoor, 68,000 BTU On Demand Instant Hot, White

There are several brands of portable hot water showers available with different water flow ratings. The smallest camping type hot water shower unit from Camplux with a 5L flow rating will provide an ample flow of water for a shower or for washing the dishes when out camping. They can also be convenient for use around the home for a warm rinse after a swim in the pool, or for washing pets or washing down outside areas. They are designed to be purely portable, and so they can be quickly connected and transported on a two wheel dolly for immediate use anywhere hot water may be needed.This 10L hot water unit is somewhat dual purpose since it can be used as a portable under certain conditions but is more intended to be mounted as a permanent hot water unit with a professional installation. A propane regulator and hose connection is not included for this unit since the plumbing will be stationary. The piping will be more complex for permanent installations but when connected correctly will allow this little unit to behave with the same fury as a 150 gallon central water heater, all at a fraction of the cost. Just be sure there is an adjustment valve situated within reach so each individual using it is able to fine tune the temperature of the water to perfection. Otherwise, expect to be showered with a never ending flurry of complaints and gripes that your stupid shower doesn't work right. Not my favorite impression to be standing there wet and freezing and no hot water.Understanding the basic principles about what is required for these units to work properly will help achieve successful results. Operation is rather simple so many won't even take the time to understand fully just exactly what happens or what is needed when attempting to set up a hot water shower.1. These units only have one water inlet for cold water and only one water outlet for hot water. There is a connection for a propane gas supply. When you connect gas and plug in the electric power (other units use 2 12V batteries), it will begin heating the water when it senses the water flowing through the unit. Thus, if either the gas or power is not turned on, the flowing water from the outlet will not be heated.2. The heated water is relevant to the temperature of the water flowing into the unit. Very cold water flowing in will be heated sufficiently, but if the water flowing into the unit is already warm, then chances are that the heated water will be so extremely hot it may scald someone when attempting to use it if there is no means to mix cold water with the hot water. If the water flowing in is warm enough for a shower, then just leave the power off.3. Gas fired hot water shower units mounted indoors must be vented to the outside.Understanding these three principles is necessary before attempting to plumb a tankless hot water shower that works well for everyone using it.By the way, Camplux no longer states on the Amazon page that there is an automatic 10 minute shutdown timer safety that cannot be disabled. Apparently people were getting freaked out at the thought of their showers shutting down before they were finished. At least I couldn't spot any such statement the last time I looked for it. There are some recent comments about it now being 20 minutes. I tried to contact their support for clarification about that by email and got back a message that said Amazon was at fault and they wanted to know the number of the part I needed, which clearly indicates how well they have perfected understanding English. If I didn't already have good results with my Camplux shower I think after that reply I would have just looked at another brand. In any case, after a year of using the unit, it continues to perform perfectly and the safety has never caused a shut down while I was using it. If it ever does, just flipping the power switch off and back on again resets the unit and the blessed hot water shall be wondrously replenished.The basic camping units simply provide one hot water outlet and need to be mounted in an outside area with good ventilation. With such a basic principal behind using a portable hot water shower, one has to wonder how things can go so terribly wrong for others when attempting to use your perfectly operating little shower. Well they do, especially when not really savvy about the principles that allow these showers to operate. Shower units like these are sometimes used as seasonal installations in hunters cabins out in the woods where some, but not all utilities exist. Having a little gas operated water heating device is a really nice convenience, provided there is a means of flowing water and electric power to run it. If not, then Camplux has a pump that operates on 12 volts or there are many others available that can also be powered from a portable generator and will provide adequate water flow from a tank of water. There are a vast number of simple to complex portable shower units specifically designed for this purpose available as well, so it is best to check some of them out as to which unit best serves your needs. My backup shower runs on 12 volts and pumps water from a bucket with about the same force as my Camplux. So simple.Regardless of the requirements needed to get the shower operable, the temperature of the water flowing out will always be influenced by the temperature of the water flowing into it. That may explain why there are suddenly complaints that the water is too cold as summer temps begin to subside. Although most water supplies have a consistent temperature year round, there are some cases when it will vary according to environmental temperature, and even depending on what time it is on a nice sunny day, especially when using a garden hose to supply a purely portable unit. Remember that more water flow tends to have a cooling effect even though the amount of heat remains constant. In a one outlet system then, the flow of water that may be too hot can be reduced in heat simply by increasing the flow of water without ever reducing the flow of gas. Placing an adjustable valve at the shower head will allow for variable water flow, and it works wonderfully. So if none of this makes any sense to you, then better have a professional install your shower with all the bells and whistles according to local codes.

I love the easy installation. I bragged to all my friends. But now 8 months later I adjusted temp a little higher to change the colder winter water temperatures. A day later no hot water and the led reads 46 F. Winter and no hot water! No tech support!!!Update Jan 26, 2022A quick Google search led me to Camplux in South Carolina and a tech support website! I described my issue and got quick professional response with diy diagnostic steps and free parts. Although the unit is not working I'm happy to report they stand by their product and brand with a replacement unit!The best combination is Chinese manufacturing prices with USA brand management!

I purchased this to provide hot water for my cabin. It is a small place with one full bathroom and a kitchen. The good.. for the price, I'm happy with the functionality and simplicity. It was fairly easy for me to install and the controls are straight forward. It fires up as soon as the hot water is turned on and raises the temperature of the water. It works to provide just enough heating to run one fixture at a time. With a flow limiting shower head it gives a hot shower but the sink on full blast will out-run the heating capacity. On the flip side, if not enough flow is demanded it over-heats and shuts down. The install was about what I expected. The exhaust had to be adjusted to use the existing (old) 3 inch water heater vent. The provided vent pipe is not a standard diameter, is quite short, and does not come with a wall thimble.

we purchased the camplux CM 264 series professionally installed I have tried support and no reply in 5 daysFirst off it fired but warm water for 10 seconds and then cold. Then would not fire period.Now we have got it to fire run water it comes out warm not hot again for like 10 seconds then cold. It is set for high flame and winter with no hot water.This was just installed no tech support will get back to us and we really need hot water. Power venter works fine also

First hot water heater did not work. Called customer service and was walked through all possible issues with the product. Was sent a replacement until and had no issues with the replacement unit. Very pleased with the quality of customer support from this company.

We've recently set up the Camplux Tankless Water Heater in our cabin, and oh, what a difference it's made! Instant hot water whenever we need it – it feels like a little piece of home comfort right here in our cozy retreat.It's super energy-efficient, which is kind on our wallets, and its sleek design fits in perfectly without taking up too much space. It's been absolutely reliable and easy to use – a real gem for cabin living. Thumbs up from us!

The heater works well. We've used it for about a year. We have another one that we've used only a couple months. The digital display is starting to go out on both of them. This makes me really wonder what the quality is like on these.

I have a water seepage with the water inlet assembly and I was told by the technical support that the assembly is not available. However, the costumer service contacted me and offered to send a replacement unit. I am glad the Camplux step up and put its customers first.

The product looks good quality. The instructions suck. You can get by with the install instructions but user manual is non existent. I use this for my off-grid camp with 5gpm RV water pump. It’s probably at the lower end of the flow requirements. That’s when you wish you had instructions to help you out. I think I finally have it figured out.

Il a été acquis pour le chalet. Le premier hic a été le fait qu’il n’y a pas de Manuel en français même si vendu au Québec. Le service à la clientèle est disp9nible mais aucun interlocuteur francophone. Le second problème vient d’arriver (premier hiver) : il a « gelé » et arrêté de fonctionner. L’eau en sortait de partout. Après avoir ouvert le boîtier, nous avons remarqué que 2 tuyaux en cuivre (extrêmement mince) étaient fendus.

Water is super slow .. goes from freezing cold to 160 degrees in seconds and then turns off

, if buying for use in Canada these water heaters cannot be used in doors and will not pass inspection