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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ian_Miller on November 12, 2021, 02:24:19 pm

Title: Freeze protection
Post by: Ian_Miller on November 12, 2021, 02:24:19 pm
A double electric under blanket on medium setting draped over wands and machines will avoid a frozen pump etc.  Use a low power extension lead and door will close if wire exits from corner - check cable for damage regularly and you should save yourself some expense.  Put a reminder note on the dash though, just to be safe 😉
Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: Mike Halliday on November 13, 2021, 06:36:22 am
I bought one of these a few months back, once I get some time I will fit it in my van. It a diesel 12v hot air heater. I’ve tried it and the heat is really good,

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Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: dustee on November 14, 2021, 07:11:24 pm
where from mike
Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: Mike Halliday on November 14, 2021, 07:21:47 pm
This was off Facebook market place cost me £80, but you can buy new ones for around £100
Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: Lewis Newby on November 14, 2021, 07:59:11 pm
I got one similar Mike , works very well the low setting is around 5c so in an insulated van it used less then £5 last winter ( only used on the colder nights from 10pm to 6 am. Also van Nicky defrosted each morning
Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: dustee on November 16, 2021, 07:47:22 pm
Do they give off any diesel fumes / smell
Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: Mike Halliday on November 16, 2021, 07:57:12 pm
That’s the only bad thing you need to drill/cut 2 x 1 inch holes in your van floor. 1 for a fresh air intake the second one for a exhuast pipe.

There is no smell the burnt fuel and the hot air blown into the van are totally separate
Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: john martin on November 16, 2021, 10:31:21 pm
liquid antifreeze for me , through machine ,  hoses ,  tools  ..   ... when its cold enough  .
Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: Mike Halliday on November 20, 2021, 08:04:58 am
Just seen this on Facebook looks a good price, inc everything you need

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Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: dustee on November 21, 2021, 07:50:11 pm
Mike how long / hours doe's it last  before you have to refill with diesel
Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: Mike Halliday on November 22, 2021, 04:58:56 pm
From reading the Facebook groups dedicated to these heaters  3lts  a night to keep a camper van comfortable to sleep in, but to protect a van from freezing must be much less.

Mine has a 5lt tank I would think this would las 3 nights

Title: Re: Freeze protection
Post by: dustee on November 22, 2021, 08:04:37 pm
Ta