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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Shane sharples on November 09, 2015, 10:14:00 am
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Hi all, just thought I'd share this with you all.
Was getting fed up with iPhone/ bbc weather being inaccurate or just wrong . So iv been looking into other apps and found DARK SKY app - this app gives you info down to the minute when it's going to rain and for how long, which is quite handy on a day like today! It's £2.99 and I never buy apps , so this is a 1st for me. But so far, it hasn't let me down ;D
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Looks good. I take it you are using an Iphone 6 then as it can use the built in barometer for a more accurate local forecast?
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I'm actually using the 4s ! ( I don't usually buy new phones until my old one breaks )
And it's pretty damn accurate on this so ,on newer phones, it might work better I'm not sure.
It's hammering down in Lancashire but had about an hour when it stopped, ( it actually says' rain in 12 minutes ) so it helped me plan for that, instead of getting ready for a full day, I just did an hour, then the rain started and I couldn't see looking up lol . It's saying dry tomorrow, so will hopefully catch up abit tomorrow .
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As long as it's not too windy and driving rain hitting the glass then most will just crack on using wfp method as will make no different with the finished results when the glass eventualy dries out.
Doing gutter clearing, fsg cleaning, conservatory roofs etc I've found it actual makes the job easier when it’s raining too. Not to mention pressure washing hard surfaces as long as the ground soaks away areas are not sodden so the runoff disappears ok just crack on too..
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Head wet = raining
Head Dry = not raining
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Head wet = raining
Head Dry = not raining
You could always ware a hat you know like this maybe ;D
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High winds with or without rain I don't clean
Heavy rain I don't clean.
Tip, stop looking at weather forecasts or apps as you will waste more time using them than you will save.
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Don't need an app for West Yorkshire today! ;D
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To be honest, I dont mind rain but when I start feeling uncomfortable and it's going in my eyes so I'm squinting , then enoughs enough and time to go home
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To be honest, I dont mind rain but when I start feeling uncomfortable and it's going in my eyes so I'm squinting , then enoughs enough and time to go home
Sound like you need a pair of these ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpXC7iXuAfA
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Head wet = raining
Head Dry = not raining
Head Gone = Hurricane
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Head wet = raining
Head Dry = not raining
Head Gone = Hurricane
;D
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1447081391_weather-stone.jpg)
I was out today in HIGH winds & HEAVY rain. So couldn't post this picture as it was a case of head down, crack on!
Finished now and 2 hours early!
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Head wet = raining
Head Dry = not raining
Head Gone = Hurricane
lol ;D ;D
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Lol yeah head down because you can't look up to see the bedroom windows because of all the rain going in your eyes!!
Feet up , in me dressing gown with a brew ;D ;D
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accuweather is good - you an get hourly and minute by minute.
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Head wet = raining
Head Dry = not raining
Head Gone = Hurricane
lol ;D ;D
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John
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Lol yeah head down because you can't look up to see the bedroom windows because of all the rain going in your eyes!!
Feet up , in me dressing gown with a brew ;D ;D
Pretty much yeah, i have the squint from the side look down to a T.
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Lmao
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The free Met office app works well. Everyone gets their weather information from there any ways.
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High winds with or without rain don't clean
Heavy rain don't clean.
Tip, stop looking at weather forecasts or apps as you will waste more time using them than you will save.
i agree with your last sentence sean. ;D
i worked all day today (9am-4pm).its probably the worst weather ive worked in all year.heavy rain nearly all day,fairly windy too at times.had 2 "not todays" but the rest of my scheduled work got cleaned.
waterproofs held up pretty well but im glad to be home and dry now. :)
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I'm actually using the 4s ! ( I don't usually buy new phones until my old one breaks )
And it's pretty damn accurate on this so ,on newer phones, it might work better I'm not sure.
It's hammering down in Lancashire but had about an hour when it stopped, ( it actually says' rain in 12 minutes ) so it helped me plan for that, instead of getting ready for a full day, I just did an hour, then the rain started and I couldn't see looking up lol . It's saying dry tomorrow, so will hopefully catch up abit tomorrow .
i wear a cap with hood up on my goretex jacket when cleaning in the rain.it stops most of the rain going in your eyes. ;)
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'curtains' is the most accurate one I've used.
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Well done lads well done 👏
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Record day TBH :D
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i don't look at weather on tv or on apps waste of time just get up in morning look at sky and then off i go
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Always used BBC.
Now use msn weather on phone gives percentage chances of rain.
Also does state 0 percentage chance.
Being looking at this for last month been very accurate.
I know all follow met office but its amazing how different weather sites vary
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The best app I've found is the human brain.
Is it too windy to work outside? Yes or No
Is it too wet to work outside? Yes or No
Is it too cold to work outside? Yes or No
Do you have better things to do? Yes or No
Answer Yes to any of the above and pack it in as it's a simple as that really.
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;D
Do I need the money? Yes/No.
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;D
Do I need the money? Yes/No.
Indeed but safety should come first ;D
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True
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Weather Channel app is about the best , But with a lot if forecasts TV or Apps the data is taken from local weather stations take the BBC weather app it will give the same forecast for within an approximate 10 mile radius of my home not bleeding accurate at all as quite a lot of weather is localised .
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Every single app and forecast I've looked at for West Dorset and East Devon has been wrong - every day for the last fortnight including today ???