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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: bridger windows on January 05, 2010, 04:18:22 pm

Title: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: bridger windows on January 05, 2010, 04:18:22 pm
how do i stop my van freezing when i cannot get power lead to it? without spending millions!!!!
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: JRDEasiReach on January 05, 2010, 04:24:05 pm
do you have a neighbour with a garage, best bet m8 and before you try anything always put a duvet into the van aswell and anything else that may prevent the heat from escaping thats there
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: C-N-C on January 05, 2010, 04:26:08 pm
just wot im lookin into now dude....

http://www.lmkengineering.co.uk/HJprods.htm

Kindest regards
Justin ;)
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: bridger windows on January 05, 2010, 04:34:40 pm
thanks chaps, going to buy an oil heater and park in my parents drive wont be working for a while cant produce water as waste pipe frozen!! when will it end???
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: JRDEasiReach on January 05, 2010, 04:37:14 pm
a wee fan heater from homebase will do the same job parasene frost fighter, ive one works well :) 27.99
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: Scrimble on January 05, 2010, 04:53:04 pm
park it in a garage!
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: gary999 on January 05, 2010, 05:08:40 pm
cheapest back up plan is to go and get some barrels
from your local car wash normally give away free.

fill up and keep inside over night
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: michael papworth on January 05, 2010, 06:57:45 pm
Rather than putting heat into the system (which is expensive) think about how you can minimise heat loss from the system.

First of all, cover up the windscreen with something.

Pop along to your local charity shops and buy up as many blankets, heavy curtains, towels and tatty fur coats as you can get your hands on. Use these to wrap up your tank and pipes etc - and especially the pump.

Pour some warm water into the tank before going to bed. It should stay above freezing all night as long as the insulation is good enough.
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: 1wayno on January 05, 2010, 06:58:51 pm
give it a nice big warm hug in the morning  ;D
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: d.ward on January 05, 2010, 07:18:22 pm
ive got a halogen heater from pound stretcher for £11.89

gives out upto 1200kw

With it being an escort van i am abit weary of heating it too much that it might catch fire
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: Frankybadboy on January 05, 2010, 07:26:46 pm
Quote from: d.ward on January 05, 2010, 07:18:22 pm
ive got a halogen heater from pound stretcher for £11.89

gives out upto 1200kw

With it being an escort van i am abit weary of heating it too much that it might catch fire
would that be a great loss losing a escort van ;D ;D ;D ;D

sorry somone had to say it.
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: d.ward on January 05, 2010, 07:28:25 pm
yeah ive just got a new 250L system in it

i would agree though - i want a combo or dispatch in the new year
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: michael papworth on January 05, 2010, 11:43:27 pm
Quote from: d.ward on January 05, 2010, 07:18:22 pm
ive got a halogen heater from pound stretcher for £11.89

gives out upto 1200kw

With it being an escort van i am abit weary of heating it too much that it might catch fire

Errr ... original post says he can't get a power lead to the vehicle, so any kind of electrical heater is out.
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: Window Washers on January 06, 2010, 03:02:13 am
Quote from: C-N-C on January 05, 2010, 04:26:08 pm
just wot im lookin into now dude....

http://www.lmkengineering.co.uk/HJprods.htm

Kindest regards
Justin ;)
Have they given you a price, if so what size and price ?
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: C-N-C on January 06, 2010, 11:04:26 am
Hiya there windowwashers  ;)
Didnt think anyone was intrested,only me...LOL

Just got the price back after few Q's about what liquid in tank,tank size etc....

The mail i received goes like this....WOW.... ::)
Are you ready....

Quote
Dear Justin,


Thank you for the further information, please find attached some details regarding our IBC Flexible Heating Jackets.


The jackets simply wrap around the tank, clip together and the fully adjustable thermostat can be set to the desired temperature. They are highly insulated to reduce heat-loss and increase efficiency.
 
 
Costs:
IBC1 Heating Jacket: £875
IBC2 Heating Jacket: £1380
IBC Insulated Lid: £135
 
I hope this helps - feel free to contact us again for any further information.
Best regards,

HMMMMMM.......... :o
Sounds a bit pricey to me mate...sorry dude,might ov bin cheapish ::)

Anyway take care fella & my heart goes out to you and your family dude.....

Kindest regards

justin

www.clean-n-clearwindows.co.uk (http://www.clean-n-clearwindows.co.uk)
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: JRDEasiReach on January 06, 2010, 12:02:06 pm
Feck thats pricy that!!
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: C-N-C on January 06, 2010, 12:27:44 pm
Quote from: JRDEasiReach on January 06, 2010, 12:02:06 pm
Feck thats pricy that!!


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DLOL ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I didnt expect that sort ov price dude....maybee a hundred or two :o :o :o :o :o


c ya mate

Justin ;)
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: david68 on January 06, 2010, 01:29:31 pm
I was told a night heater and was price around £450 fitted. This is maybe £100 second hand.
It is fitted some how to your diesal tank and only require a small amount.
I believe its what the heavy goods vechile sue when the drivers are having a sleep in the cabs

Dave
Title: Re: How do i stop my van freezing
Post by: C-N-C on January 06, 2010, 04:11:49 pm
Hiya dave mate....
Yeah!  i think they call it a aux heater?????
anyone tried this......

Nice 1 dave ;)

Kind regards

Justin :)