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Title: Colder weather on the way....preparing now!
Post by: dazmond on August 25, 2023, 08:00:25 am
I can feel it in the air.... ;D

So 2 new numax batteries on the way today.my current ones are losing charge towards the end of the day so I'm gonna swap them this weekend as when it gets colder itll kill them.

New pole hose and brushes
New connectors
Flush poles out
General van tidy and sort out
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Post by: Soupy on August 25, 2023, 08:11:14 am
Boo
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Post by: DJW on August 25, 2023, 02:24:27 pm
£150 in Christmas tips already!
Happy days  8)
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on August 27, 2023, 07:54:18 am
£150 in Christmas tips already!
Happy days  8)

Happy daze!
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Post by: combat1 on September 02, 2023, 06:23:53 pm
Check the heated seats are working before the cold weather hits 😁
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Post by: Bungle on September 02, 2023, 08:23:58 pm
No need to worry about the weather next week folks. It's full sun and 23 degrees all week 😜
Title: Re: Colder weather on the way....preparing now!
Post by: dazmond on September 02, 2023, 09:08:58 pm
No need to worry about the weather next week folks. It's full sun and 23 degrees all week 😜

About time too!but it's always good to think ahead and make sure your system batteries are good,van serviced and ready for winter with means of heating your van overnight for if/when the freezing nights arrive.👍
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on September 02, 2023, 10:55:39 pm
No need to worry about the weather next week folks. It's full sun and 23 degrees all week 😜

Yep. Aircon recharged just in time!
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Post by: Stoots on September 03, 2023, 06:16:40 pm
Prefer the winter anyway, nothing worse than working in heat.
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Post by: Slacky on September 03, 2023, 08:25:09 pm
Im preparing for hot weather.
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Post by: Splash & dash on September 03, 2023, 09:12:37 pm
I don’t see what all the fuss is about anyone with any common sense should have a well maintained van and system if they are using it for  earning a living , regular maintenance, and checking stuff is all that’s required we don’t do anything different for the winter than any other time of the  year .
Title: Re: Colder weather on the way....preparing now!
Post by: Stoots on September 04, 2023, 11:55:30 am
I don't do anything for winter, just wait till it all freezes solid then think about getting a diesel hot water system for 5 mins before coming again to the conclusion it's a total waste of money.
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on September 04, 2023, 12:14:17 pm
Im preparing for hot weather.

Got my Aircon working just in time!
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Post by: EandM on September 04, 2023, 04:15:00 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1693840469_1185694_10201244554148985_1956985244_n.jpg)

I went home, opened all the windows and put the washing out.
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on September 04, 2023, 05:14:57 pm
Yep 28 to 30 here in NW Bristol mid afternoon depending which website you look at.
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Post by: Slacky on September 04, 2023, 05:25:14 pm
Anybody recommend a good parka for the next few days?
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Post by: dazmond on September 04, 2023, 07:38:04 pm
I don’t see what all the fuss is about anyone with any common sense should have a well maintained van and system if they are using it for  earning a living , regular maintenance, and checking stuff is all that’s required we don’t do anything different for the winter than any other time of the  year .

Some unexperienced window cleaners can get caught out when winter decends.....frozen systems or flat batteries....

Any older batteries in your system can be vulnerable when it gets colder....
Title: Re: Colder weather on the way....preparing now!
Post by: Splash & dash on September 04, 2023, 07:44:48 pm
I don’t see what all the fuss is about anyone with any common sense should have a well maintained van and system if they are using it for  earning a living , regular maintenance, and checking stuff is all that’s required we don’t do anything different for the winter than any other time of the  year .

Some unexperienced window cleaners can get caught out when winter decends.....frozen systems or flat batteries....

Any older batteries in your system can be vulnerable when it gets colder....


I here what you are saying but regular maintenance will prevent the vast majority of issues , and a bit of common sense will fix the rest
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Post by: DJW on September 04, 2023, 08:09:05 pm
I use five star batteries .
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Post by: dazmond on September 05, 2023, 07:49:33 am
I use five star batteries .

 Hotel  Fariones  in Lanzarote for me and the missus next week for 7 days!can't wait!🙂👍
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Post by: windowswashed on September 05, 2023, 08:18:54 pm
Use a smart alternator charger to battery at 30amps so always go home with a full charge on the battery
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Post by: NBwcs on September 05, 2023, 08:47:28 pm
I use five star batteries .

 Hotel  Fariones  in Lanzarote for me and the missus next week for 7 days!can't wait!🙂👍

just had a peek, looks lovely Daz, enjoy.
Title: Re: Colder weather on the way....preparing now!
Post by: dazmond on November 28, 2023, 08:31:27 am
Just a heads up to some of you unorganised window cleaners.....

Don't forget to heat the back of your van overnight or drain everything down....

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Post by: alank on November 28, 2023, 10:06:24 am
First snow flurries this morning in North Durham.  :D
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Post by: DJW on November 28, 2023, 10:27:27 am
I’ve ordered some logs and thicker slippers.



………. and three Goretex jackets to cover my reel up.
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Post by: Stoots on November 28, 2023, 03:58:24 pm
Heater just gone in the van for the first time since last winter., supposed to get to 0 tonight.

Actually ive just read Dazs post and i have forgot to drain everything down. Im just defrosting some chicken now i feel obliged to go back outside and do it.  :-\
Title: Re: Colder weather on the way....preparing now!
Post by: dazmond on November 28, 2023, 07:02:48 pm
I absolutely love this cold crisp sunny weather!😄👍

Makes a change from all the grey,wet days we ve had lately....

Plus the Xmas tips are rolling in every day now...