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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Wc Solutions on December 10, 2010, 04:48:49 pm

Title: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: Wc Solutions on December 10, 2010, 04:48:49 pm
think they would be really handy.

when i say hot and dont mean as hot as a full system - just warm would do ...
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: mci services on December 10, 2010, 04:52:39 pm
there already is a hot trolley
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: Wc Solutions on December 10, 2010, 04:55:11 pm
sorry i was meaning a more portable machine/backpack...

any tips on heating 25ltr barrels
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: clean on December 10, 2010, 04:55:51 pm
Someone has fitted a kettle element in a backpack
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: mci services on December 10, 2010, 04:57:50 pm
sorry i was meaning a more portable machine/backpack...

any tips on heating 25ltr barrels

hot trolley http://www.window-tools.com/water-fed-pole-trolley-system.htm

keep the barrels by a radiator will get you about 20 degrees over night or fill via di from hot tap is what I do.
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: Wc Solutions on December 10, 2010, 05:07:22 pm
sorry i was meaning a more portable machine/backpack...

any tips on heating 25ltr barrels

hot trolley http://www.window-tools.com/water-fed-pole-trolley-system.htm

keep the barrels by a radiator will get you about 20 degrees over night or fill via di from hot tap is what I do.

i was thinking of getting anothe routside tap eg hot but havent got a clue if it will cost alot ...

thanks for the link: seen it on another forum before but for some reason i just dont like the look of it - not running it down just my thoughts on first ipressions.

Anyone got one??

back to my first question - just suprised the main suppliers eg gardiners pf wcw ... havent been selling there own versions.

id love to have a backpack that heats up a bit ... be handy!
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: mci services on December 10, 2010, 05:11:58 pm
between 40 to 60 quid will get you a hot outside tap, or do it yourself would be cheaper.
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: Wc Solutions on December 10, 2010, 05:19:31 pm
thought it would have been a lot more than that to get someone to plumb it in ...
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: mci services on December 10, 2010, 05:24:06 pm
thought it would have been a lot more than that to get someone to plumb it in ...

It would be no difference from sticking a cold outside tap in and that roughly the price for that. I could be wrong there is a few ex plumbers on here maybe they will know.
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: John drake on December 10, 2010, 05:37:06 pm
think they would be really handy.

when i say hot and dont mean as hot as a full system - just warm would do ...

Duke posted about his on the DIYWFP forum
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: jonboywalton75 on December 10, 2010, 08:15:56 pm
thought it would have been a lot more than that to get someone to plumb it in ...

Nope, cost me 30
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: BORBRYCE on December 10, 2010, 08:21:58 pm
That Duke guy had a vid on you tube I am sure a few years back. A kettle element fixed into his backpack and it worked well from what I could see.
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on December 10, 2010, 08:48:42 pm
good guess stu mac thats exactly what it cost me £60
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: Gordon_Taylor on December 10, 2010, 09:52:32 pm
I've been looking at these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hot-water-heater-eliment-12v-Car-12-volt-element-van-/300448082896?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f419ebd0

I think it would be ideal run it straight from the cig lighter.

Regards

Gordon
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: Mike #1 on December 11, 2010, 07:47:05 am
the only thing i found that works is taking containers in the house and chucking a cheap double duvet over them (my wife thinks its great having 8 containers in the kitchen) water gets up to about 4 degrees then  when i  put  containers in  my motor , i use duvet to cover containers and trolley  i also use IPA  when temps drop below freezing , At the moment its 5 degrees outside thinking of getting my shorts and a t_shirt  on for work today
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: Nathanael Jones on December 11, 2010, 09:33:11 am
I've been looking at these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hot-water-heater-eliment-12v-Car-12-volt-element-van-/300448082896?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f419ebd0

I think it would be ideal run it straight from the cig lighter.

Regards

Gordon


They take 30 minutes to boil a cup of water,.. you'd need something a LOT more powerful.
Title: Re: whens a hot backpack n trolley coming out?
Post by: ian1972 on December 11, 2010, 10:08:07 am
Seen that vid wit kettle element in bk pack,yes looks great but really in practice is it worth the effort?were u going plug it in?so u get between 15 and 18 litres from it before u have plug it in again,I don't think much thought went into it really