Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Highrise on September 09, 2007, 03:53:57 pm
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Can someone give me some info as to what i should buy to heat the water up on my system.....
And as it is coming ( WINTER ) What do you do in regards to the hose and pipes from frezzing up...
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I think Omnipole do a add on for heating your water.
If its cold enough to freeze the water in my hose I go home .
To help prevent this I have a greenhouse parafin heater in the van for really cold nights, also lag your tank . In the past I have taken my poles and hose reel in the house overnight
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Anymore ideas :'(
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Anymore ideas :'(
I start college tues so will ask there for any ideas for wfp heating, got to be worth a try, maybe they will let me do that as a project this year ;)
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One idea I had ages ago and still haven't gotten round to trying is solar heating.
The first step would be to insulate your van tank and static tank very very well. The foil sided polyurethane foam rigid builders board is very good for this, and easy to use.
Next, an evacuated tube solar panel (These work well in cold and overcast weather, and only cost about 10% more than a normal panel), pump and controller. Set-up the solar panel on the roof of your shed, and let it heat your static tank as much as possible. You'll probably get 1000 litres up to 70-80 degrees C if you've insulated right.
In the morning, transfer the hot water to your van tank,.. and when you get home at night transfer any remaining back to re-heat.
The advantages,... no extra equipment in your van, no gas cylinder (which would have to be declared to your insurance provider),.. no extra fuel costs, so it would pay for itself in 6 months to a year,.... and you'll get a lot of extra customers by pushing the green eco image in your advertising.
The disadvantages,.... more expensive initially,... more work involved (A good bit of DIY probably),... a gas heater would get the water a bit hotter,.. your tank will cool slightly over the day.
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what about the freezing for people keeping there water outside over night? in such like water butts?
Dave
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night heater in the van perhaps.
I know they cost about £500 but they last years & could easily pay for themselves by being able to work cos the equip didnt freeze.
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I use Ex Bt vans and they are equipped with Eberspacher timed diesel heaters, set it for 1 hour before you get in on full pelt and it is all thawed out ready to go