[dazmond]

starM ill put the duvet over the top of the tank not the sides!itll insulate it a bit!im still not convinced hot is the way to go as i want to keep my overheads to a minimum!!


best wishes


dazmond

[Richard Shepherd]

looks good but IMO its just more things to go wrong,higher insurance and general faffing about.i was thinking of a hot system a few months ago but i dont think ill bother.its probably only worth using if you do lots of one off cleans and conny roofs.maybe the odd day if we get really cold weather.

oil filled rad,aquarium heaters and a duvet is my winter preperation.oh and screenwash/trad pole if its below freezing in the day and hoses are freezing up.

more expense on top of normal wfp costs as well with diesel/gas used has put me off going hot!!

Don't know where you clean Dazmond me old mucker but last year we had almost 3 months of -10 days, I have been running hot for 3 years now and have hardly missed a day.

[gary999]

ive been cold wfp since 2007,i missed seven days
during last winter and that was due to vehicle breakdown

couldnt see hot helping me with that one.

the only time i have problems during really
cold weather is when cutomers arent in and the water
freezes to the window but thats a rarity.

i insulate my pole hose and keep my packs off the
ground and salt,grit if it freezes on the ground.

i clean a lot of old properties with old glass and there is
no way i would trust hot water on these windows in cold
weather

[[GQC] Tim]

Less babble, more pictures please! 

This isn't a cold vs hot debate, thanks!

[gary999]

Less babble, more pictures please! 

This isn't a cold vs hot debate, thanks!

i wasnt debating

[andrew tapsell]

nice system. did you have that installed professionally? . i want to do the same but worried about the cost , what did that cost? if you dont mind telling

[[GQC] Tim]

nice system. did you have that installed professionally? . i want to do the same but worried about the cost , what did that cost? if you dont mind telling

Hi, I've installed that myself. Well actually I had the tank & frame fitted because the fuel tank had to come out underneath, didn't fancy balaning the tank on my chest etc. Every single thing other then that I've put in myself.

To be fair if I'd do it again I'd get a DIY fit crash tested tank and securing system (these should come to market sooner then later) and buy and order the parts myself and fit them. It's not hard. Best to make a drawing first of all components, tubing, wiring etc necessary and then go from that. If you don't want the hassle, Purefreedom systems probably come in closest in cost when it comes to cold systems.

If you were purely speaking about the hot add on, that's very very simple to do.

[dave f]

i thought the same daz at first but its worth having i hardlly use any gas just have it warm not to hot its kept me going in freezing weather plus the hose and pole help keep chill off plus dint loose any days off with freezing pipes etc  when you tell your custys your hot wash watch the expretion on there face worth every penny pays for its self in no time so think on when your stuck in cose its baltic were out

[Dave Willis]

Here you go

[Dave Willis]

Roof vent.

[[GQC] Tim]

That roof vent looks interesting, where did you get that one from? What's it called?

[Dave Willis]

https://www.easupplies.com/BROAN-RVK1A-Roof-Vent-Kit-p/hv2f95.htm

[GDwindowcleaning]

Just looked at the pics, i really like the way the hose drops into the floor and comes out the rollers. Wheres that from?

[Stu Wallace]

Hi  Your van looks great

I'd get a DIY fit crash tested tank and securing system (these should come to market sooner then later) Do you know when and who from?

[[GQC] Tim]

Just looked at the pics, i really like the way the hose drops into the floor and comes out the rollers. Wheres that from?

Rollers are winch guide rollers, ebay will sort you out. The cabinet mount roller guide can be purchased from Gardiners.

Hi  Your van looks great

I'd get a DIY fit crash tested tank and securing system (these should come to market sooner then later) Do you know when and who from?

I've heard some rumours, not sure yet where it's going to be sold.

[Cliff perkins]

can guarentee you will go hot dazmond heard it all before from you, wasnt so long ago you were trad only and couldnt see how wfp would do a good enough job!

and dazmond why put a oil filled rad in your van then cover the tank with a duvet? sounds stupid!

Hes just trying to keep the frost of it im no expert but can see his reason.

[Cliff perkins]

I do like your adaption of the hose reel pure brilliant and i can see u have put alot of time and thought into it,i will let you know my thoughts after this cold snap we have comming up lol
All t,he best

[[GQC] Tim]

I do like your adaption of the hose reel pure brilliant and i can see u have put alot of time and thought into it,i will let you know my thoughts after this cold snap we have comming up lol
All t,he best

Thanks it works really well, I can have over 180 degree of movement, so even if the van isn't pointing in the best direction it's still fine. Because it's low as well it doesn't cause any trip hazard, even when pulling. I was doing my back in at one point and thought, there must be an easier option. As far as I know I was the first to implement something along these lines.

[thermoclean]

On the grippatank website there is talk of a mira crash tested system coming soon
Wonder if it is the same as gardiners sold as they have some connection through the poles for gutter vacs??

[[GQC] Tim]

http://www.grippatank.co.uk/FAQS/special-offers.html

Could very well be.....