Questions and Answers for Camp Chef Triton 5 l Portable Water Heater

A:  Yes. It's for outdoor use. Propane, not electric. One of the photos shows a standard propane connector for a regular 5 gallon tank.

A:  Yes it does, like you use on a propane outdoor grill not the small ones for lanterns.

A:  Yes, a standard 20lb or similar gas bottle works well. The hose and regulator are included with the heater. It won't accept 1lb cylinders.

A:  Yes, this product requires a propane tank.

A:  One can get an adapter which allows one to use 1 lbs propane tanks.

A:  Yes you can and I would use a 2-2.5 electric pump. They do have one that comes with the pump but it is sold out right now.

A:  The description says the heat source turns on automatically when water flows. So, yes. And probably any pump that can provide at least a bit more than 1.5 GPH. This unit has a regular water hose connector so be sure whatever pump you choose will support that.

A:  We use it in a nice, small, very well ventilated building built around our well. I believe They recommend that you don't use it inside. But since ours is an outdoor shed type building that is very airy we've never experienced a problem. The odd thing is, that it is not waterproof so if you do hang it outside, you must keep it very well covered up during rain.

A:  There is a video on YouTube of a similar or identical unit installed inside, BUT the appliance MUST be vented to allow for enough oxygen and to eliminate carbon monoxide.

A:  No not internally, but would be good to hang on the outside.

A:  Because the unit is not waterproof, it must be very well covered up during a rainstorm.

A:  I put my Triton in an outdoor shower with a plank about 18 inches above the top. Leaves and rain water seemed to be getting in the top, which seemed to slow the ignition. So I took the metal cover from an old BBQ grill and placed that above the unit with about 6 inches of clearance. The unit seems to like this better. I am not sure if I need the cover, but I am happier with it there and feel it will prolong the life of the Triton.

A:  For my application, I estimate the output at 1 to 2 gallons per minute, depending if it is hi or low setting, but I haven't actually measured the flow. I have also not compared the flow in vs. flow out, but for my application they are close to equal. The shower output is more than satisfactory for showering.

A:  at least 120 degrees F.

A:  Camp chef website says 25psi for proper flow

A:  I tried measuring the water pressure with a $10 Watts guage...I measured 26 psi at the house, which is recommended. The pressure at the shower did not measure reliably, but was a lot less than at the house and the hot water heater still works. I recommend the empirical approach.