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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Slacky on February 10, 2021, 08:06:58 am

Title: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Slacky on February 10, 2021, 08:06:58 am
Coldest night of the winter so far, in which case, if you haven’t take your RO’s indoors yet you probably ought to.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Stoots on February 10, 2021, 08:12:17 am
Plugged the heater in last night but someone decided to pull it out to plug the toaster in last night...

So vans absolutely frozen solid this morning.

My R.O has been running all night into my ibc which has prevented it freezing even though its outside with no insulation.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 10, 2021, 01:06:27 pm
My r/o is in a wooden cupboard by the house. I have a 70w tube heater in with it.

Which is cosy.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Michael Peterson on February 10, 2021, 06:29:22 pm
Leave mine running :-)
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: zesty on February 10, 2021, 06:56:22 pm
-7 to -10 here tonight, won’t be working tomorrow, waters gonna freeze on the glass within a second.

Mild next week, so cracking on then.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Bungle on February 10, 2021, 07:06:23 pm
Plugged the heater in last night but someone decided to pull it out to plug the toaster in last night...

So vans absolutely frozen solid this morning.

My R.O has been running all night into my ibc which has prevented it freezing even though its outside with no insulation.

I put the heater in last night and forgot to plug it in  :-\. Fortunately I'd covered the reel with a blanket and that didn't freeze. Pole hoses were frozen though, so I disconnected them and put them in the cab to defrost while I drove to work. On my last job I noticed a puddle under the van. Antifreeze is leaking out somewhere. So tomorrow it's booked in at a garage 🙄
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: malcolms cleaning on February 10, 2021, 07:23:12 pm
Minus 6. Tonight.  In sw london    no work untill Monday.

There's clumps  of ice. All over the roads

Moped riders still delivering food. Crazy
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: EandM on February 10, 2021, 07:35:18 pm
Currently -2.4C in West Dorset.

Yesterday the warmest it managed at noon was 0c.

I didn't go to work either.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: colin bird on February 10, 2021, 08:24:58 pm
I'm in West Sussex  ( Thakeham ) I have a van mounted system with ro & pump fitted in van,500w rad in back of van,inside a box covering system with a duvet on top of box,Probably not working tommorow due to temp going down to minus 7 tonight.
I'm normally able to work at minus 2 after defrosting external ports with hair drier.
 
Probably have a lie in with mens entertainment as wife going to work
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Soupy on February 11, 2021, 05:07:54 am
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1613020070_Screenshot_20210211-050715.jpg)
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Mike Burd on February 11, 2021, 05:59:48 am
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1613020070_Screenshot_20210211-050715.jpg)
I’m assuming that’s too cold?

It amazes me the people that down tools at zero. We’ve not lost a day to weather in two years. One day lost to snow two years ago when I called it at 8 and it stopped snowing at 9.  ::)roll
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Don Kee on February 11, 2021, 07:58:06 am

It amazes me the people that down tools at zero. We’ve not lost a day to weather in two years. One day lost to snow two years ago when I called it at 8 and it stopped snowing at 9.  ::)roll

You’re my hero...
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Soupy on February 11, 2021, 07:59:59 am
Too cold?

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1613030391_IMG_20210211_075257__01__01.jpg)
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Mike Burd on February 11, 2021, 08:18:36 am

It amazes me the people that down tools at zero. We’ve not lost a day to weather in two years. One day lost to snow two years ago when I called it at 8 and it stopped snowing at 9.  ::)roll

You’re my hero...
I detect sarcasm. I'm guessing it's a degree or two higher in Bristol. Have you sacked it off?
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Don Kee on February 11, 2021, 08:47:07 am

It amazes me the people that down tools at zero. We’ve not lost a day to weather in two years. One day lost to snow two years ago when I called it at 8 and it stopped snowing at 9.  ::)roll

You’re my hero...
I detect sarcasm. I'm guessing it's a degree or two higher in Bristol. Have you sacked it off?

Have we heck; who do you think I am, NWH?
We’ve not sacked in a day because of cold (yet), just slightly later starts.

-3 here at the moment, Soups has it slightly colder.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Stoots on February 11, 2021, 08:50:18 am
Minus 2 apparently here but working, apart from the odd house/window/conny thats iced up ive managed to work everday so far this winter apart from 2 heavy snow days. Its probably been the wettest/coldest winter i can remember yet not lost many days at all. Amazing what you can do when you just get on with it.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: dazmond on February 11, 2021, 08:56:48 am
Minus 2 apparently here but working, apart from the odd house/window/conny thats iced up ive managed to work everday so far this winter apart from 2 heavy snow days. Its probably been the wettest/coldest winter i can remember yet not lost many days at all. Amazing what you can do when you just get on with it.

It must be horrible though using cold water in this weather!rather you than me!😄👍
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: dazmond on February 11, 2021, 09:01:24 am
Theres  window cleaners on the 'other forum' crying off because its 0c,dont work in the rain and are moaning about being behind with work....👍😄

I must admit -22 must be harsh for you Scottish window cleaners...I'd be sacking it off too!
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Soupy on February 11, 2021, 09:18:34 am
Theres  window cleaners on the 'other forum' crying off because its 0c,dont work in the rain and are moaning about being behind with work....👍😄

I must admit -22 must be harsh for you Scottish window cleaners...I'd be sacking it off too!

I left the heating on (low) all night and still got frost on the inside of my windows.

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1613035076_IMG_20210211_075735__01.jpg)

And yes, that is snow up to my window sill. Nearly two feet high!
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Slacky on February 11, 2021, 09:57:46 am
Whats that white stuff? Does it improve your profit margin?
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: KS Cleaning on February 11, 2021, 11:15:06 am
Theres  window cleaners on the 'other forum' crying off because its 0c,dont work in the rain and are moaning about being behind with work....👍😄

I must admit -22 must be harsh for you Scottish window cleaners...I'd be sacking it off too!
It’s not -22 everywhere in Scotland....that said there is a lot of snow in my area so still not workable👎
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: NWH on February 11, 2021, 12:11:43 pm
That Tradman must be struggling to get out he lives around the Cairngorn area doesn’t he,he’s a fair way up I know that.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Soupy on February 11, 2021, 01:29:59 pm
That Tradman must be struggling to get out he lives around the Cairngorn area doesn’t he,he’s a fair way up I know that.

He's local to me - Aberdeenshire.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: NWH on February 11, 2021, 01:35:52 pm
Oh is he beautiful up round that way where you are.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: dd on February 11, 2021, 01:37:55 pm
Oh is he beautiful up round that way where you are.
Why, has Dave Morris got competition?
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: NWH on February 11, 2021, 01:45:22 pm
You what double D I can’t remember seeing Dave Morris’s name mentioned can you m8,you’ve had 1 too many donuts 🍩 it’s turned you into 1 go and watch a bit of Shaun Atwood.  🤣
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Mike Burd on February 11, 2021, 01:49:30 pm

It amazes me the people that down tools at zero. We’ve not lost a day to weather in two years. One day lost to snow two years ago when I called it at 8 and it stopped snowing at 9.  ::)roll

You’re my hero...
I detect sarcasm. I'm guessing it's a degree or two higher in Bristol. Have you sacked it off?

Have we heck; who do you think I am, NWH?
We’ve not sacked in a day because of cold (yet), just slightly later starts.

-3 here at the moment, Soups has it slightly colder.
I remember my first winter asking how to keep going in the cold. As long as you keep the water flowing once you're thawed it's all good. Easy to just have a trickle with a tap - which is what we use. But what's the point of hot water if you're van's on the drive cos it's coldy woldy.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: NWH on February 11, 2021, 02:02:33 pm
How often do you look at your thermometer and it says -10 not very often unless you live in Scotland,the usual cold temperatures hot can be used and it gets used by me with no problems if you know what you are doing.
Ignore the cleaning benefits completely soft hoses nothing frozen in the van all kept warm by the frost stat only the bucket full of trad gear rigid with cold,have you ever tried reeling in frozen microbore it slaps back on the reel like a hookers thighs 🤣🤣 sod that the problems cold users have had this week you won’t have heard 10% of the problems they’ve had,I’ve just had a someone text me saying everything has frozen from outside tap to hose into tank.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Smudger on February 11, 2021, 03:28:44 pm
Or do as you do......

Spend 5k then sit at home 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

Each to his own Nigel (hugs and kisses)

Darran
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: NWH on February 11, 2021, 04:03:47 pm
Thanks Darren for you’re input lost without you

Kindest Regards much Appreciated
Lots of love Nigel.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: NWH on February 11, 2021, 04:06:59 pm
Sit at home by choice ie earn enough when the weathers workable without being in pain from ridiculous temperatures,just checked the van all good hoses warm.
 Best wishes and a happy forthcoming Valentine’s Day to you.
Kind regards Nigel.
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: Smudger on February 11, 2021, 05:35:52 pm
Yep so are mine 😄😄😄😄

I am truly pleased that all is well Nigel - stay safe, affectionately yours xxx

Darran
Title: Re: Tonight’s weather.
Post by: NWH on February 11, 2021, 05:40:57 pm
Thanks Darren love you stay warm 😘