[Elfyn]

I was out to work at 7 this morning to do a few shops - it was -5c. Started working and within 5mins the water in the hose on the ground had frozen solid. So, I packed up and came home.  

[Frankybadboy]

did you not watch the weather forecast last night 

[Jonny 87]

I don't know why everyone doesn't have a hot water heater now.

One days work and it's paid for itself.

[Ian101]

not able to trad them ?

[Elfyn]

Yes  I did. Everything okay in the van - loads of insulation and a heater in overnight. It's just that sometimes I feel that no matter what you do the weather will get the better of you. And, before anyone asks, no I don't use hot water - I just can't justify the cost.
The weather is turning back to being a bit milder in a couple of days and I'll catch up then.

[Ian101]

even with hot some days best to stay home ... throwing water onto very cold ground and will freeze to become a hazard ..... maybe im cautious but after fighting (and winning)(should post story one day) a false insurance claim for last 18+ months it makes you very aware to what can happen

[Spruce]

even with hot some days best to stay home ... throwing water onto very cold ground and will freeze to become a hazard ..... maybe im cautious but after fighting (and winning)(should post story one day) a false insurance claim for last 18+ months it makes you very aware to what can happen

Hi Ian
If you could post this story it would be very informative. I grit around doors and pathways of residential unless specifically told not to, but I wouldn't do shop fronts wfp in this weather TBH.

[G Griffin]

Sometimes it's better to give in or 'let it go, let it go......'

[Ian101]

even with hot some days best to stay home ... throwing water onto very cold ground and will freeze to become a hazard ..... maybe im cautious but after fighting (and winning)(should post story one day) a false insurance claim for last 18+ months it makes you very aware to what can happen

Hi Ian
If you could post this story it would be very informative. I grit around doors and pathways of residential unless specifically told not to, but I wouldn't do shop fronts wfp in this weather TBH.

yup perhaps it would make a few more of us aware of what can /does happen ESPECIALLY with your own insurance company   .. doing tax return  tomorrow so will write it then in between calculations - plucking up courage to get out there this morning for a gutter clean  

[AuRavelling79]

even with hot some days best to stay home ... throwing water onto very cold ground and will freeze to become a hazard ..... maybe im cautious but after fighting (and winning)(should post story one day) a false insurance claim for last 18+ months it makes you very aware to what can happen

Yes please share Ian - I had two coves walk over my hose and one loudly says to the other "If I trip over that I can make a claim."

I overheard and loudly said "only if you're colourblind and couldn't read English".

It does make me a little concerned even if it was meant as a joke.

[Ian101]

Sometimes it's better to give in or 'let it go, let it go......'

 

[gary999]

will go out after 11am should be okay, no chance im chuking water about
at the mo hot or otherwise

[Walter Mitty]

Delayed start here in southeast but temperature lowly climbing.  Will be out there working from 10.  Not got a warm water system as been about to change the van for past couple of years and didn't want hassle of re-doing everything in new one.  Currently backpacking temporarily anyway as using hire van.

[kempy]

Hot costs about £150-£200 to be assembled - DIY

Then about £2 a day Gas .

If you earn say £100 a day for two days , then it's paid for itself .

Very cheap if you ask me .

Days like this your better just staying at home and enjoy Family time , or do what Gary says and work after 11am or 12pm .
And just Tickover with work .

[G Griffin]

Gary's right, warm/hot water can still freeze on the ground.
We've not had the Mpemba effect mentioned, for a while. I enjoyed those discussions  .

[Jonny 87]

even with hot some days best to stay home ... throwing water onto very cold ground and will freeze to become a hazard ..... maybe im cautious but after fighting (and winning)(should post story one day) a false insurance claim for last 18+ months it makes you very aware to what can happen

Will look forward to that post Ian!

[Jonny 87]

Gary's right, warm/hot water can still freeze on the ground.
We've not had the Mpemba effect mentioned, for a while. I enjoyed those discussions  .

Mpemba schmemba.lol

[tony braid]

Hi guys who is the guy who sells the heaters one off mine has gone down

[Elfyn]

not able to trad them ?

I was quite some time getting the windows soap free, so why re-soap them?

[Jonny 87]

Corwoods ez heat is the best in my opinion.

Full guarantee and no 20 minute cut off, plus all the connections you need.mjust add the propane bottle and your up and running. £180