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Title: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: dazmond on October 09, 2014, 10:20:19 pm
so 5 days in using hot water every day on every job(including last friday).

my set up is working like a dream at the moment.i had lots of trouble last winter with blown connectors and burst hoses due to the fact my pump didnt shut off quick enough after i turned tap off at brush end.so my L5 had loads of water pumping into it creating lots of pressure!

this time around i have my pump set at 60 with calibration on 17 and my pump is shutting off within 10 seconds so no problems!

im not sure why everythings working fine now but i use thermobore plus now which is 8mm minibore with rectus 26 connectors and all brass fittings on heater and a solid sturdy redashe koreel hi vis 100 reel.

ive had lots of bigger 8 weekly jobs this week to clean near trees,shrubs and main roads and i have to say ive defo been quicker on most of these by 5 or 10 mins using hot water.

it defo dissolves the dirt/snail trails/birdmuck,fly/bee spots so much quicker.ive not had to use my scraper on any jobs this week!

the next few weeks ive got a few full UPVC cleans and a large glass conny roof to fit in around my regular work.im almost looking forward to cleaning them now lads!! ;D ;D

i reckon its costing me around £3 a day in gas to use hot water all day every day.i can live with that through the winter months for sure!loving it! ;)
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Smudger on October 09, 2014, 10:26:16 pm
While I admire your gusto and enthusiasm dazmondo I've never noticed any real benefit other than a tank of hot water keeps the vans frost free and hoses supple which is a great advantage from November through to February.

If it's that good why are you not using it all year round ?

Darran
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: dazmond on October 09, 2014, 10:35:23 pm
the vans warm enough in the summer months without having the boiler on as well darran!sometimes on very hot days my water is warm at brush end anyway just using a cold system! ;)
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Marc Whitbread on October 09, 2014, 10:40:03 pm
Thought about it last year but the professional set up was 4k as a bolt on system!! couldn't justify that for the 1 or 2 days we loose over the winter!
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Dave Willis on October 09, 2014, 10:51:16 pm
Not cold enough to use mine yet. Waste of money if you ask me.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: ben M on October 09, 2014, 10:52:17 pm
the vans warm enough in the summer months without having the boiler on as well darran!sometimes on very hot days my water is warm at brush end anyway just using a cold system! ;)
warm in Manchester? hahahahaha
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Total shine cleaning services on October 10, 2014, 08:29:23 am
same set up as you Daz and have to agree that you get a faster clean especially with snail trails and bird muck, the same analogy could apply to dirty dishes, how many of you at home wash up with cold water..?

Graham
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Plankton on October 10, 2014, 11:14:47 am
same set up as you Daz and have to agree that you get a faster clean especially with snail trails and bird muck, the same analogy could apply to dirty dishes, how many of you at home wash up with cold water..?

Graham
Washing dishes! No need for that kind of language on here.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Richard ham on October 10, 2014, 07:03:36 pm
Hot water is easier to work with. I use hot all year.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: dave f on October 11, 2014, 07:50:51 am
ive used hot for the last 2yrs a 13kg bottle lasts a bout 8 or 9wks i havent started to use it yet not cold enogh .ill be out to day getting my winter clobber ready hope i dont have to use it.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: SeanK on October 11, 2014, 08:10:19 am
same set up as you Daz and have to agree that you get a faster clean especially with snail trails and bird muck, the same analogy could apply to dirty dishes, how many of you at home wash up with cold water..?

Graham

If your getting the same on your windows as on dishes I would move to a new neighbourhood ;D, plus try cleaning dishes
with hot water alone and see how far you get.
From what I have read over the last few years there doesn't seem to be any financial benefit to using hot water, some people
just prefer working with it.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: koopmaster on October 11, 2014, 10:09:28 am
Because I am in south london its a bit warmer here than up north so never needed a hot water system. 

I think in 3 years I had a issue once, perhaps twice where the water froze in the joints or on the snow.

But I have insulated my van last year and I have a little van heater for those -5 nights.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: one eyed window cleaning on October 11, 2014, 10:59:59 am
I use hot (warm) water all year, wouldn't be without it.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Dave Willis on October 11, 2014, 02:58:36 pm
There's a guy on here called Dezmond I think. Took his out last February and basically said it was a waste of money and a total pain in the arse.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Smudger on October 11, 2014, 06:05:50 pm
Is that the same dazmond that stated WFP was a sh!t€ way to clean windows..

Is that the same dazmond that stated trolley systems were the best wat to WFP

Is that the same dazmond that stated You don't need a tank just barrels

Is that the same dazmond that stated Trolley systems were sh!t€ and only van mounts were the way to WFP

Is that the same dazmond that stated A 500 ltr tank is the dogs dang lies

Is that the same dazmond that stated You couldn't live without aquadaptors

Is that the same dazmond that stated aquadaptors are sh!t€

Is that the same dazmond that stated Round software was for idiots and what's wrong with pen and paper

Is that the one dave ⁉️

Daz just teasing mate 💗

Darran
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: sunshine windows on October 11, 2014, 08:07:38 pm
Funny. ^^^^
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Smudger on October 11, 2014, 08:15:43 pm
Hopefully it will be taken as meant - just a bit of fun

Darran
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: tlwcs on October 11, 2014, 08:16:53 pm
He's big enough, funny post though because it's true
 ;D
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on October 11, 2014, 08:30:26 pm
Warm water here - immersion heater. Not started this year yet.

Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: LWC on October 11, 2014, 09:56:59 pm
I will be using it over winter. I use it pretty much all the time. Honestly...ive said it before, it isnt massively faster. Its just great to work with...its a joy. I really enjoy working with it.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Steven Biggs on October 11, 2014, 11:29:17 pm
Yeh it is a joy , in fact it's lovely and really pretty as well . I've got some nice pink flowers painted on my hose as well . I couldn't live without it , in fact I really don't like summer very much when I turn it off . I really want to move to Siberia and work all year round there . My grandmas knitted me some pink mittens to match my hose as well . Oh I just can't wait for those 3 cold days in January , I'm so excited .
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: dazmond on October 12, 2014, 08:05:08 pm
Hopefully it will be taken as meant - just a bit of fun

Darran

I'm not afraid to change my mind and admit I was wrong!sometimes I have to work with something first before I make my mind up but that could also change over time!

The problems I had with hot water is mentioned in my other posts.I've ironed them out now.learning curve and all that!

Certainly no offence taken smudger! ;D
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Window Lickers on October 12, 2014, 08:18:48 pm
I heard on the grapevine that apparently Daz the Mancunian Sex Machine uses hot.

I hear he heats it by immersing his missus in his water tank - the carpet burns she suffers whilst having sex heat the water in less than 3 minutes. Which coincidentally is the same amount of time from initial penetration to the vinegar stroke. Poor girl.

Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: dazmond on October 12, 2014, 08:25:06 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: 8weekly on October 12, 2014, 09:09:40 pm
Is that the same dazmond that stated WFP was a sh!t€ way to clean windows..

Is that the same dazmond that stated trolley systems were the best wat to WFP

Is that the same dazmond that stated You don't need a tank just barrels

Is that the same dazmond that stated Trolley systems were sh!t€ and only van mounts were the way to WFP

Is that the same dazmond that stated A 500 ltr tank is the dogs dang lies

Is that the same dazmond that stated You couldn't live without aquadaptors

Is that the same dazmond that stated aquadaptors are sh!t€

Is that the same dazmond that stated Round software was for idiots and what's wrong with pen and paper

Is that the one dave ⁉️

Daz just teasing mate 💗

Darran
The point is that Dazmond is not afraid to admit he is wrong. I take my hat off to him.
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Smudger on October 12, 2014, 09:16:37 pm
Dazmond used to wear a hat thought it was the best thing since sliced bread,

Won't wear one now..... 😄😄😄😄

Darran
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: Jonny 87 on October 12, 2014, 09:59:17 pm
Without daz on this forum it would be a much worse place.

Absolutely no negativity from him and he just shakes off everyone's comments.

Keep it up Dazmond. 😀
Title: Re: so who uses hot water in winter?
Post by: gary999 on October 12, 2014, 10:58:35 pm
That because he is away in never never land with his mate
peter most of the time ;D