[Smudger]

Darren how many vans you got ?
I have a crazy idea that might work

six mate

[Smudger]

Immersion heater is great for this.

Sorry - the thread was for people WITHOUT access to electricity

However I quite like the idea of 'camping posts' where each van could hook up in a yard ( then I would use oil filled radiators )
thats food for thought

Darran

[Ian Sheppard]

An alternate option would be an insulated tank and immersion heater, We have developed a unit to manage an immersion heater, http://springltd.co/v11m-ihc-tp

The problem Ian is with those who can only park in the street, sometimes a bit away from their house/flat.

Fair point, IHC is an option but yes it wil need a power supply

[Plankton]

You cannot put hot water through resin it kills it

Sorry to be contrary, but yes you can, I have done it.

It uses the resin up faster, but it still purifies the water just fine.

Remember, this is not intended as a permanent solution, just as a way of preventing freezing for a couple of days.

Have you got a link to prove that hot water kills the resin and and what temperature does it start at.

[Windy Miller]

My van is parked in the drive and I've only ever used sleeping bags and I've never had a problem yet. I know it wouldn't withstand a winter 2010 event but then none of us would be working and would have the equipment drained of water anyway if that occured again.
I just make sure to cover everything that will hold water, drain any hoses which can be easily detached from the resin etc and I bring the poles, reels, cloths into the garage.
Nothing fancy but I assure you it works a treat.
I've saw occasions where I've left brush heads and cloths in the van and they've been brick hard with frost but everything covered up with sleeping bags was 100%.

[Splash & dash]

You cannot put hot water through resin it kills it

Sorry to be contrary, but yes you can, I have done it.

It uses the resin up faster, but it still purifies the water just fine.

Remember, this is not intended as a permanent solution, just as a way of preventing freezing for a couple of days.

Have you got a link to prove that hot water kills the resin and and what temperature does it start at.

I don’t have a link no only repeating what I was told by two leading  wfp manufacturers who build and sell hot systems

[jonboywalton75]

My van is parked in the drive and I've only ever used sleeping bags and I've never had a problem yet. I know it wouldn't withstand a winter 2010 event but then none of us would be working and would have the equipment drained of water anyway if that occured again.
I just make sure to cover everything that will hold water, drain any hoses which can be easily detached from the resin etc and I bring the poles, reels, cloths into the garage.
Nothing fancy but I assure you it works a treat.
I've saw occasions where I've left brush heads and cloths in the van and they've been brick hard with frost but everything covered up with sleeping bags was 100%.

My van has been parked on the drive for years.
In 2010 the most I ever needed was a £20 fan heater from Argos.
That's it👍

[Smudger]

My van is parked in the drive and I've only ever used sleeping bags and I've never had a problem yet. I know it wouldn't withstand a winter 2010 event but then none of us would be working and would have the equipment drained of water anyway if that occured again.
I just make sure to cover everything that will hold water, drain any hoses which can be easily detached from the resin etc and I bring the poles, reels, cloths into the garage.
Nothing fancy but I assure you it works a treat.
I've saw occasions where I've left brush heads and cloths in the van and they've been brick hard with frost but everything covered up with sleeping bags was 100%.

My van has been parked on the drive for years.
In 2010 the most I ever needed was a £20 fan heater from Argos.
That's it👍

and did this fan heater require electricity ?

Darran

[jonboywalton75]

My van is parked in the drive and I've only ever used sleeping bags and I've never had a problem yet. I know it wouldn't withstand a winter 2010 event but then none of us would be working and would have the equipment drained of water anyway if that occured again.
I just make sure to cover everything that will hold water, drain any hoses which can be easily detached from the resin etc and I bring the poles, reels, cloths into the garage.
Nothing fancy but I assure you it works a treat.
I've saw occasions where I've left brush heads and cloths in the van and they've been brick hard with frost but everything covered up with sleeping bags was 100%.

My van has been parked on the drive for years.
In 2010 the most I ever needed was a £20 fan heater from Argos.
That's it👍

and did this fan heater require electricity ?

Darran

You are correct, this thread is about those without electricity available.
For those that do have access to an electrical connection a £20  heater should do
Those without use a duvet😉😉

[Plankton]

You cannot put hot water through resin it kills it

Sorry to be contrary, but yes you can, I have done it.

It uses the resin up faster, but it still purifies the water just fine.

Remember, this is not intended as a permanent solution, just as a way of preventing freezing for a couple of days.

Have you got a link to prove that hot water kills the resin and and what temperature does it start at.

I don’t have a link no only repeating what I was told by two leading  wfp manufacturers who build and sell hot systems

Nothing personal but I'll take that as inconclusive 

[Slacky]

You could always try it yourself.

[Dave Willis]

I think resin is made from plastic (polystyrene) so I guess hot water may well ruin it if warm enough.

[alank]

A customer of mine who is a retired scientist that worked in the nuclear industry told me that water up to 40 degrees Celsius would be fine. I use an immersion during the winter and have had no problems .

[robbo333]

I have about 1 metre of hose from the tank outlet, through pump, upto hose reel, that's it. That 1 metre is lagged.
I drain it and cover everything with a duvet. I made a pump box so it's all enclosed. Pole comes indoors.
In severe weather, I use a camping heater for about 20mins, just to make sure everything is warm and supple.
Job done.

[Jonny 87]

My van is parked in the drive and I've only ever used sleeping bags and I've never had a problem yet. I know it wouldn't withstand a winter 2010 event but then none of us would be working and would have the equipment drained of water anyway if that occured again.
I just make sure to cover everything that will hold water, drain any hoses which can be easily detached from the resin etc and I bring the poles, reels, cloths into the garage.
Nothing fancy but I assure you it works a treat.
I've saw occasions where I've left brush heads and cloths in the van and they've been brick hard with frost but everything covered up with sleeping bags was 100%.

You must be in a different climate to me. Remember Britain is quite varied. In Scotland we regularly get -5 nights in the winter, and it takes till Lunch time to get anywhere near to 0.

A duvet wouldn’t suffice.

That’s why I use a grippatank hot water setup. Love it.

I don’t require power either for a couple of days as the battery to battery charger takes care of it.

I connect it to the mains to charge up though to be safe.

Having no access to electricity at home as a window cleaner would be a right pain.