Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Avo on January 24, 2013, 07:18:49 pm
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I hate this time of year cleaning windows wfp on those freezing cold mornings.. I no this sounds a bit crazy but will it make much difference bringing my water in doors at night ready for work the following day :) so the waters not border line iced.
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buy a L5
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What's this a heater bob???
Got a static tank in the garage and still on the trolley 25l drums
BOY I must get a van mount year :)
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What's this a heater bob???
Got a static tank in the garage and still on the trolley 25l drums
BOY I must get a van mount year :)
aarrgghh,right slight problem
do you have a van.if so you could still buy a l5 heater,gas bottle,pump the water thru the heater and into a empty barrel and then install on to you trolley
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put a heater in the back of the van mate and you ll have no problems.
i see this weather as a challenge instead of "i hate working in cold weather".its all about attitude and being organised with decent waterproof warm clothing.
since going wfp i find winter a breeze compared to trad(i was for 16 years!).
i use a cold system and it still allows me to work up to -2.any lower then i dont bother.its very rare its below -2 in the parts of the country where i work(manchester) in the day.
regards
dazmond
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Will it be ok putting a heater in the van daz I would not sleep at night ;D
Which heaters best??
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could install the L5 heater in the garage and fill the barrels up first thing in the morning, that way they can be nice and hot nearly all day for you!
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immersion heater all the way
cheap , not dangerous carry gas, don't take up any space etc etc
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could install the L5 heater in the garage and fill the barrels up first thing in the morning, that way they can be nice and hot nearly all day for you!
really ;D this sounds good but how hard is it to install ha ha.
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immersion heater all the way
cheap , not dangerous carry gas, don't take up any space etc etc
not dangerous if wired up the right way using the right graded wire etc, other wise it could burn out the elcectrics and could set fire to van or house! or both!
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What's this a heater bob???
Got a static tank in the garage and still on the trolley 25l drums
BOY I must get a van mount year :)
aarrgghh,right slight problem
do you have a van.if so you could still buy a l5 heater,gas bottle,pump the water thru the heater and into a empty barrel and then install on to you trolley
you got this heater installed too bob?
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could install the L5 heater in the garage and fill the barrels up first thing in the morning, that way they can be nice and hot nearly all day for you!
really ;D this sounds good but how hard is it to install ha ha.
ever used a gas bbq???
the gas just fits like that, then water pumped from the static tank through heater and out into barrels.
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avo i just put an oil filled radiator in the back of my van via extension lead through my letterbox overnight!it cost me £45 two years ago.costs me around £1-50 in electric per night.van doors lock.no problem.
i bring my pumpbox and reel in overnight.everything else stays in the van.
well worth it IMO as it allows me to get a decent days work in the next day.
regards
dazmond
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this is a video of the basic set up of it :-
http://youtu.be/JmqAM6azSm8
here is my set up of it:-
http://youtu.be/AM07hsbkChU
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this is a video of the basic set up of it :-
http://youtu.be/JmqAM6azSm8
here is my set up of it:-
http://youtu.be/AM07hsbkChU
god that looks amazing rich.. I bet it makes light work of fascia/ Connies don't it, how warm can you run it from the pencil jets and out?
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this is a video of the basic set up of it :-
http://youtu.be/JmqAM6azSm8
here is my set up of it:-
http://youtu.be/AM07hsbkChU
god that looks amazing rich.. I bet it makes light work of fascia/ Connies don't it, how warm can you run it from the pencil jets and out?
cheers, yer its great on conservatory roofs, just eats through the green and any muck on them.
had it on low today due to frost not sure on temp, but normaly running at about 40-50deg c
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avo i just put an oil filled radiator in the back of my van via extension lead through my letterbox overnight!it cost me £45 two years ago.costs me around £1-50 in electric per night.van doors lock.no problem.
i bring my pumpbox and reel in overnight.everything else stays in the van.
well worth it IMO as it allows me to get a decent days work in the next day.
regards
dazmond
i think I'll try this method with oil rads 1st.. Just want something to take the edge of the water temp on those frosty nights..
You ever thought of using this L5 heater?
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this is a video of the basic set up of it :-
http://youtu.be/JmqAM6azSm8
here is my set up of it:-
http://youtu.be/AM07hsbkChU
god that looks amazing rich.. I bet it makes light work of fascia/ Connies don't it, how warm can you run it from the pencil jets and out?
cheers, yer its great on conservatory roofs, just eats through the green and any muck on them.
had it on low today due to frost not sure on temp, but normaly running at about 40-50deg c
i guess what I mean by all these questions is drying times on glass aswell.. Something that won't freeze on glass or take the whole to dry.
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this is a video of the basic set up of it :-
http://youtu.be/JmqAM6azSm8
here is my set up of it:-
http://youtu.be/AM07hsbkChU
god that looks amazing rich.. I bet it makes light work of fascia/ Connies don't it, how warm can you run it from the pencil jets and out?
cheers, yer its great on conservatory roofs, just eats through the green and any muck on them.
had it on low today due to frost not sure on temp, but normaly running at about 40-50deg c
i guess what I mean by all these questions is drying times on glass aswell.. Something that won't freeze on glass or take the whole to dry.
Sometimes buy the time you finish the house the first window is dry, and not had any water freeze on the glass yet,
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I hate this time of year cleaning windows wfp on those freezing cold mornings.. I no this sounds a bit crazy but will it make much difference bringing my water in doors at night ready for work the following day :) so the waters not border line iced.
1 Kw aquarium heater works great i have my tank in the shed and it works great water is about 15-20 degrees in the morning , Need to insulate it so water gets up to about 40 degrees .
Might chuck a cheap water pump in to help circulate water which will evenly distribute heat . Mike
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avo i see no need for a l5 heater and ive no plans to get one!ive had no problems with a cold system.i also dont like the fact its more things that could go wrong!i keep it simple and hassle free.
if it aint broke!dont fix it!right? ;D ;D ;D
no gas bottles in van,no extra costs,less hassle and i still get my work cleaned!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
happy days! ;D ;D ;D
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avo i see no need for a l5 heater and ive no plans to get one!ive had no problems with a cold system.i also dont like the fact its more things that could go wrong!i keep it simple and hassle free.
if it aint broke!dont fix it!right? ;D ;D ;D
no gas bottles in van,no extra costs,less hassle and i still get my work cleaned!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
happy days! ;D ;D ;D
hmmmm... did you not say this about going WFP ??
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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wfp itself is a massive difference from trad...going hot is only a incremental
difference from a cold system
if you can invent something that i can carry in vehicle to get rid
of snow and ice instantly from side rds then i will be impressed :)
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I am thinking of getting a L5 heater (where's the best/cheapest place guys?)
I will set mine up in garage to fill up warm barrels, got a ford escort not got loads of room :(
How do you guys using L5/gas heaters protect against thermal shock.
Was it 30c + outside temp (or is the posh way of saying 30c above ambient temp?)
Do you guys have some sort of thermometer to keep an eye on water temp?
Never a good time to crack a window but when it's barely above freezing point i can imagine custies getting excited :o
Lee
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Best place in one of the UK selling shops got comeback if any problems
Cheapest place ebay. But could cost more if anything goes wrong.
Setting up in garage is fine.
Yer that's what they say, 30 above outside temp so if outside temp is 0 then hottest is 30.
No thermostat in place you can get a rough temp by feel.
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I am thinking of getting a L5 heater (where's the best/cheapest place guys?)
I will set mine up in garage to fill up warm barrels, got a ford escort not got loads of room :(
How do you guys using L5/gas heaters protect against thermal shock.
Was it 30c + outside temp (or is the posh way of saying 30c above ambient temp?)
Do you guys have some sort of thermometer to keep an eye on water temp?
Never a good time to crack a window but when it's barely above freezing point i can imagine custies getting excited :o
Lee
Lee get on ebay and get an 1 Kw aquarium heater would be better for you needs as L5 heater is more for an on demand usage . Mike
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I am thinking of getting a L5 heater (where's the best/cheapest place guys?)
I will set mine up in garage to fill up warm barrels, got a ford escort not got loads of room :(
How do you guys using L5/gas heaters protect against thermal shock.
Was it 30c + outside temp (or is the posh way of saying 30c above ambient temp?)
Do you guys have some sort of thermometer to keep an eye on water temp?
Never a good time to crack a window but when it's barely above freezing point i can imagine custies getting excited :o
Lee
Lee get on ebay and get an 1 Kw aquarium heater would be better for you needs as L5 heater is more for an on demand usage . Mike
hi mike will this warm the water over night and do you place it somewhere near to the centre
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Lee get on ebay and get an 1 Kw aquarium heater would be better for you needs as L5 heater is more for an on demand usage . Mike
Thanks Mike.
Trouble is my ro-setup ia at my parents garage.
I suppose i could set up and put heater on timer plug.
How much is 1KW an hour Mike 10p.
How long do you have your heater on for.
Just add: I fill up barrels from 625 ltr tank at my parents has submersible pump.
I have 16 barrels; last 2 days usually; I dont have garden but do have garage en-bloc about 50 yards away.
Reason for barrels is parents don't have off street parking.
Sorry to waffle on Mike.
I will look into that.
My dad helps with my system, but he and my mum are in there 60's and can be a bit funny at times.
Did have a bust up with em few yrs ago just before setting up my system ;D
So I do like to keep things simple at that end; "THEY FEAR CHANGE :o"