The old "jones can"

Last night I was given my first enema with a Jones can since I was a teenager in the 70's.

Evidently I'd forgotten just how fast the flow can be with that thing! 😮 I was filled up with two quarts of hot soapy water in just about a minute- the cramps and urge to release were

impressive. Anyone else have experience with a jones can?

Post a picture of your equipment so we can see.

I have an enema can but I can't say that it fills me any faster than our bag does. The speed of the enema really has to do with how big the hose diameter and how high the bag or the can is placed. For me I really like a slow and gentle enema so the either the bag is hung from the towel rack or the can is hung from a small nail on the wall. I only use the can at our lake cottage which is a little on the rough side and ever since we bought it has had a nail in the bathroom wall at just the right spot for the can.

What's nice about the can is that it adds a bit of nostalgia to the cottage. I leave it out with the hose coiled inside it, but then disguise it with some artificial flowers. The can is also good because I can make myself an enema much faster with it. After you turn on the water and waiting for it to warm attach the hose and close the clamp. Fill the can and float a bar of Ivory in it. Let the air from the hose and you're ready. Cleanup is easy too with a simple rinse and invert it on the side of the sink. Hang the hose in the bathtub and a couple of hours later everything is ready to put away. It's far less fuss than with a bag.

I have a vintage enema can just like in childhood, and the box it came in boasts "rapid flow tubing." The spout does require a hose wider than what comes with drugstore bags today. That could be a reason why a can enema seems to go in faster. And yes as Emom said, cleanup is fast and easy with a can.

From a hydraulics standpoint, the flow rate from a bag or can should be so near the same for the same delivery height that one could not meansure the different. The friction factor for hose size is negligible at enema flow rate. That being noted I can say this old guy still loves the Jones can.

My first high volume enema was given to me in a hospital at age 10 from a white Jones can. Back in the 1950s lots of friends and neighbors had enema bags behind the bathroom door. I noticed that only folks with cans seemed to be well off or medical professionals. My Aunt Mary was a nurse and she had the can on bathroom display. The high cost of a can over a combination syringe at my local Save-On Drug Store reinforced that observation. And you could not use a can for a hot water bottle.

I am currently trashing a lot of old enema equipment as I have lost most my fetish interest in enemas. The price one can currently get on eBay just does not warrent recycling the junk. I am keeping my two nice Jones can on open bathroom display.

Pear Bottom

Now a firm relic of the past, the old Jones can, that so many of us here comment upon, are collector's items today. In today's hospitals, it is fleets, or little plastic buckets that if USED to give you an enema, you will be billed around $11.00 for it in your itemized statement.

In it's day, that "can" was an efficient, and a good way to give an enema. With careful cleaning, I suspect just one of them could be used for thousands of enemas, with only an occasional need to replace the hose. We patients certainly never minded knowing it had been used, and re-used time, and again. The Nurse decided how deep to insert that nozzle free tube. "Sorry, I have to put it in deeper this time."

I bought one at a yard sale. The sign on it suggested it would make a good flower planter. HUH? Cost me two bucks, and about 5 more dollars for new tubing. I've been tempted to take it to the hospital with me, to save the 11 bucks for the environmentally polluting throwaway. Walt

My mom also was a big belieer in the enema can vs. the rubber bag beause of the durability and ease of cleaning that Walt mentioned. Ours got more than 25 years of good service and acquired only a few chips in the outside enamel from being banged.

The old cans sold online often are suggested as flower vases/planters, but whether the sellers don't know what they really are or are shy about saying is a question.

Because of the limited two qt volume of my red rubber bag, I decided to simply make my own "Jones Can". After checking on-line for various containers, I thought I can make my own for a fraction of the price. I bought a $5 clear (frosted actually) 1 gallon water pitcher from Kroger, and added a small hose nipple to the side at the bottom. I have less than $10 invested in the thing, and I love it. I just set it on the nightstand next to where I give myself enemas, and don't have to worry about hooks and all that stuff. The nice thing about the clear container is that I can watch the level of the solution drop, which I find stimulating in and unto itself, and can then easily adjust for the flow level I want with the hose clamp. If I want to do the knee-chest position and desire a higher flow rate, I just set the container on the dresser, which is a bit higher than the nightstand. Works great, and easy clean up too. I've found that I use my new "toy" almost exclusively over the bag.

I made quite a few of these containers of various sizes for a few bucks apiece from a 1 qt to a 3.5 qt.All are clear plastic with markings on the side to watch the amount you're taking.You can use any solution without worrying about deteriation.You can buy the barb or spout for a buck at a hardware store.Drill a 3/8 th hole,smear some windshield sealer around the thread,connect the hose and BINGO,you're in business for years of fun.My setup has a small enema container attached to a 3.5qt container with a Y connector and a five ft.colon tube.This setup allows you to put soap or wine in the small container and mix the solution while taking the enema,but you need seperate clamps for each container.The combination of solutions and mixures are endless with this setup.

A couple of years ago I went to a flea market and happened across an enema can. I want to call it a Jones can, but it has no label. I keep it at our somewhat rustic lake cottage because it sort of fits the motif. But I just love it. I keep the hose coiled in the bottom of it and then sort of disguise it with plastic flowers. It's fun.

But when I want an enema all I do is run the water, remove the flowers, attach the hose, drop a bar of Ivory in the can and fill it. By the time I get undressed the water is mildly soapy and I can take my enema. Cleaning it up is easy with just a rinse, drain, recoil and return the hose to the can, and replace the flowers.

What a great idea to use the "Jones Can" for a flower pot when its not in use. I "can" assure you it will be out of the closet with flowers in it before the end of the day.

Good idea!

Keeping it out of the closet and putting it to a secondary use, will allow it to become a conversation starter and who knows where the conversation may end.

Just like having a friend, that you think just might share the interest, come over for a visit and you hang the nozzle and bag over the shower rod, just before they arrive.

😉

Flea Markets were a good source of porcelain irrigators. It has been fun to collect them over the years, but they are getting harder to find. I have been asked by many dealers,

"What's it for?"

"For giving enemas in the hospital."

"Well, have fun!"

One dealer asked,

"You really gonna use that?"

"Yeah, I've been feeling sluggish lately."

He howled with laughter.

At one flea market I happened on a French lady who had about thirty enamel cans. I picked the really odd ones including an irrigator that holds EIGHT quarts. Most patients crater after four quarts. I got one about a month ago at the local market - an old Jones can for three bucks. I always wonder how many kids got it during its history. Red bags are fun too, but at an early age I was imprinted visually with soapy enemas from the old Jones can.

I received my first and only childhood large volume enema from a white Jones can at age 10. The service was provided in my only visit to a hospital. I will never forget that Thanksgiving Day or the wonder job that the Jones can provided. I have purchased a few at Flea markets in honor of the event. One was in the original box in new condition.

I just bought a jones can at an army surplus store. Brand new in the box it was $4.00. It was "billed" as enema irrigation, 2 qt. I have seen these in pictures but never actually had a "feel" 😁 for how very well made they are. Lady behind the counter seemed to want to talk and was telling me about the weather and her having a sinus infection. She was relating how she'd been advised to drink lots of orange juice. There were a couple of others in the store (guys) or I would have explained that prior to drugs the most common cure was some castor oil and a couple of enemas. Will always wonder where that conversation might have gone. Anyway, had an erection all the way home I was so eager to try it out. Took two very frothy, very warm ivory soap enemas that were completely satisfying.

Used the jones can in the shower this afternoon. Positioned it just under the shower head so that it was kept constantly filled. Great way to take half a dozen or more enemas without all the fuss with refilling.

I have an old Jones can that I tried to use for the first time yesterday. Sadly, the standard 5/16" hose wouldn't fit over the spout. What a disappointment!!!

So I can enjoy the pleasure of the can, does anybody know the size diameter of hose I would need? And where to purchase it? Also, with the larger diameter hose, how can I adapt it to a standard enema nozzle or colon tube? (Where can I find an adapter?)

Any information or suggestions are appreciated!!

Amazon ... look up rubber tubing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS6R5N0/ref=asc_df_B01MS6R5N05335103/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01MS6R5N0&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167154783287&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1394825497571199095&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007220&hvtargid=pla-313730766383

in the middle they have other diameters

measure the diameter of the spout. latex stretches so don't get the exact size

secure if needd with zip ties.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=zip+ties

choose the size and color you want

Have fun!.

Easy to make. I've done it. A $5.00 empty gallon paint can. A brass connector of the correct size for your enema hose. ($3.00?). A drill. Drill hole in side of can at bottom. Solder bronze connector in with PLUMBER'S solder (no lead, used for copper water pipes). About $6 if I remember right.

Connect favorite hose and nozzle with clamp attached. Holds about 4 qts.

Get filled... I got rid of it last move, now use a Klystra bag, but considering making another. Just be sure to keep it dry. The chrome on those cans is pretty thin.

Looking thru Amazon's listings, I see lots of offerings in silicone tubing at $10-20. I've used clear pastic in the past, but silicone is super nonreactive unless you are using Astroglide (ASStroglide?) It's generally the best since it stretches better and offers no potential of latex problems.

So to add to my previous post, I'd suggest 6-10 ft of silicone tubing, 1/2" inside, 1/16th" wall, attach your nozzle with an adapter. Why so big? Flow rates are determined by lots of things, one of the main ones being the inside diameter of the tubing that delivers the enema solution, another the size of the hole(s) in your nozzle or colon tube, and the final one the height of the bag ( and if it's closed top--if closed top you can also squeeze the bag). If you're a fan of quick high fills, this is the way to go. The solution will flow in FAST. TO RESTRICT the flow, I recommend hemostats. You can use these just like a regular clamp, but also like a partial flow clamp. Just clamp off PART of the tube. Works really well when you're having problems getting the enema to flow, but you don't want a lot of pressure. Just put your bag or can as high as you can get it, but clamp off most of the tube diameter. To get a half inch tube to flow correctly, of course, your connector to your enema bag or can must also be the right size.

A little off subject, but since you are talking of hoses, how about the valve? I recently purchased a couple of valves, one is made by a company called "Bard." The trademark is Flip-Flo, it is advertised as a urinary drainage catheter valve, fairly cheap. I found the part number on the package, BFF20, and after a quick search, found several. I bought mine from a medical supply I found on ebay, a company that sold latex tubing and other medical appliances.

Another source I found, is a replacement silicon enema tube, including the check valve, adjustable valve, and a section of silicon hose with a double barb adaptor to the bag. I bought the set for $15 on amazon, the description as follows: BTW, the complete kit with silicon enema bag was only about $10 more.

Premium Enema™ STAINLESS STEEL ENEMA BUCKET KIT - Suitable For Home, Water & Coffee Colon Cleansing - 2 Quart - Satisfaction Guaranteed (Replacement Hose)

Sold by: Profusion Health

The nice thing about these valves, you can adjust the flow to whatever you want, but you will miss the click sound, unless you keep the old stopcock as a backup.

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You can just go to the hardware store and buy clear tubing. find something the same size and just take that into the store. You might be able to heat tubing in boiling water and slip it on as well if it is too small. For too large, wrap with tape. improvisation is the mother of all enemas!!

Do have a vintage Jones Can No 210 at my disposal

The flow from a Jones or other similar can is not likely to be much different than from a fountain syringe bag hung at the same height.

That's not to say irrigating cans don't have their attractions. The main one, IMO, is that the recipient has no idea of how much solution is going to be given, how much as already flowed in, and how much is still in the can. And, of course, there is that pitcher on the table, ready to add more solution to the can. A total mind fuck. Delicious.

I don’t have a Jones can but who could ever forget. My first enemas from an age I can’t remember to mid teens came from the Jones can, white enamel with traces of black on the top, orange hose and a black nozzle!!! What memories

Anyone else have experience with a jones can?

We have one that hangs in our bathroom. Have never used it as it has it's original paper label on it. Wouldn't want to ruin it. Plus there is no good place to hang it in our bedroom if I were to give my sub an enema.

I recently purchased a jones can on etsy. It's in excellent shape but the sticker is fragile. I want to give it a coat of clear enamel to keep the sticker from falling off when it gets wet. Can't wait to do enemas with it!

I recently purchased a jones can on etsy. It's in excellent shape but the sticker is fragile. I want to give it a coat of clear enamel to keep the sticker from falling off when it gets wet. Can't wait to do enemas with it!

The “clear coat” may discolor over the years. It may even chip off if you bump or bang it thus letting water get behind your clear coat. Causing issues you will not be able to correct.

If you want to keep the label…find another Jones can to use.

The Jones-type can may look huge when hung or held up high overhead, but it is only 5x7 inches and can hold a full two quarts.

My mom's well-used Asepriticon enema can listed “rapid flow tubing”t as a a feaure and it t performed thad tway as well. She did let me u me use rgwe metal clamp on the oange hose if the flow got too tast for my comort