[[GQC] Tim]

It takes ages to defreeze a tank full of water, my goodness. I use my van for personal things now and then and the sound of the ice in the tank is, well, I dunno, a bit scary I would say. I had visions of the ice piercing the tank.

I do have a greenhouse 180w heater in there, but it doesn't even remotely get warm in my van. Must be because it's got almost no insulation? Citroen Berlingo, old model. I closed all the vents, let's see if that helps.

[simon w]

i think the only safe thing to do in this weather is to give up on this week. at least then i will not be behind just starting up later after xmas. after reading posts people say this is unusual so am hoping it goes away next week. this is only my second winter and still building but will try and put something away for next year to allow for this but not been able to at moment.has anyone else decided to leave it this week.

It's warmed up quite a bit here in Bristol it's now 3deg's and it's 5.30pm! But it's just started to rain..... Happy Days......

Well Simon W I did a bit yesterday in Bristol - 12 noon - 4pm and today 8am to 3pm. (trad.- ing doors, rest wfp) But ... The first hour was indoor trad. and then wfp outside with screen wash in the water from 9.15 and it was a fraction icy underfoot so I put a bit of grit down.

A bit of forethought and you can keep going.

We've managed to work Tue Wed and Thursday mostly W-F-P. Spent all day Monday insulating equipment changing batteries on van's etc. Personally my biggest mistake was not preparing for this cold weather during the Xmas holiday lesson learnt I think the worst is behind us for now anyway