[callum macleod]

hi was just wondering about how i am going to get on in winter time as this is steadily approaching has anyone got any do's and don'ts during the cold months? i have only just started wfping 5 mths ago now would appreciate any help in as what to look out for thanks :

[williamx]

Tartan

Firstly if you are leaving you pump in you vechicle, disconnet the hoses from it and cover with some lagging each night.

Carry some salt gravel with you because if the temperture drops then the water from the windows can freeze.

Wear a pair of tights, and gloves with a body warmer.

Drink plenty of hot drinks.

[Sarah Sarill]

Wear a pair of tights,

Plain or fish nets   

Only kidding.  Peacocks do a great range of thermal leggings for men - make sure you buy a size small as they need to be tight.

Mind you, wouldn't mind seeing my hubby in tights (robin hood and all that !!!!)

Sarah

[Moderator David@stives]

Peathingys   =  Peaco cks     

[callum macleod]

I've found ski trouser's an excellent insulation for my legs water proof too.

Tartan

Firstly if you are leaving you pump in you vechicle, disconnet the hoses from it and cover with some lagging each night.

Carry some salt gravel with you because if the temperture drops then the water from the windows can freeze.

Wear a pair of tights, and gloves with a body warmer.

Drink plenty of hot drinks.

[neil100]

Still wearing me shorts, no were near cold enough for long pants yet.

Put plenty of hand cream on. my wife hates it when I have rough hands.

Nel

[matt]

Wear a pair of tights,

Plain or fish nets   


Sarah

fishnets are far better

so sarah, what do you prefere 

[craig jwc]

I would have thought a good water and windproof jacket and a good pair of gloves would be enough. Oh and a wooly hat.
Dress up to much and i would have thought it would restrict your movement plus you would get to hot whilst working.

I just bought a pair of sealskin waterproof gloves from millets for £25 and a jacket that walkers use for £25 from a local shop.

I worked outside for years previous to window cleaning and found what i said above was fine.

Craig

[matt]

Ive found the water INSIDE the pump freezes on real cold nights, so i take the pump box into the garage

[neil100]

Put a wee heater in you van. ones that switch on when the temp drops to a certain level.  Nel

[AuRavelling79]

Put a wee heater in you van. ones that switch on when the temp drops to a certain level.  Nel

I'm not heating my wee up for anyone!

[dai]

I carry a DI vessel in the van in case I run out of water. Do these freeze up too?
DAI

[steve massey]

Hi
We take all hoses and poles in doors on a night as the jets freeze and block up.
I also put a heater in van and when van warms up take heater out and throw a quilt over tank.

[Roy Harding]

Hi all

I put one of these in the van at night, and find they are economical.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4159074.htm

Roy

[neil100]

Roy                                                                                                                              How does the frost protection work?

You will have to leave your van door unlocked though wont you? I've a bulkhead in mine.

Nel

[Roy Harding]

Hi
No The side door will alow me to close it and lock it with out cutting extension lead.

As for frost protection it great no ice on windsreen and van warm in the morning.

Lovley Job.

Roy

[matt]

i prefere the oil heater type

they look like old radiators, mine was about 20 quid from focus, i just leave it next to my RO in the garage,

[neil100]

does that work of oil or electric?

Nel

[matt]

electric

but its s.posed to be really really cheap to run

not that its on much

they are also s.posed to be safer than the fan type of heaters

[neil100]

Matt,

What type of ro unit have you got?

I was going to get a van mounted ro system, but now I'm thinking of getting a static ro. All my work is within 9 miles of home so its no problem coming home to have something to eat and fill up.

Thinking of cheap 200gall ro- man system or this from gapswater.Which would you buy?
I estamite I will use between 1000-1200 ltrs a day for me and the lad.

Nel.


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