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paul marshall

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Heating the van
« on: October 28, 2012, 11:02:41 am »
ok finaly sorted out plug and heater in van all hoses are now insulated i even got a spare fill hose and inside tap connector for really bad nights when outside tap freezes , so i drive off at 8am on the coldest morning you ever did see , but with all my good planning im ready to roll   BUT , after a hour or so all my gear will be freezing again , there will be no electric heater to turn on , so what happens then when my pipes and fittings start forming iceicles , any tips please clean it uppers , this is my first winter  ??? ??? ???
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2012, 11:39:13 am »
paul propex heater is the answer
my m8 ;)

more tips fr yr big m8 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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paul marshall

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2012, 02:36:22 pm »
my dadhere watching the match , said he,s got one i can have , result ,,,,,, gav i got myself a pair of those gloves 11 pound delivered there boss , ive got a feeling im gonna need em this week ,  ;D ;D ;D
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Steve_c

Re: heating the van
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2012, 02:36:49 pm »
Do you think that would be dangerous?

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2012, 02:52:46 pm »
my dadhere watching the match , said he,s got one i can have , result ,,,,,, gav i got myself a pair of those gloves 11 pound delivered there boss , ive got a feeling im gonna need em this week ,  ;D ;D ;D


Told you they were cheap enuf
And descent too if you want any info
On the propex just Giza bell
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KLEENAWAY

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2012, 02:54:16 pm »
When you set your van on fire paul i want the first shout of renting your work   :-*

Danny

landy2

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2012, 06:06:35 pm »
this is what i dont understand about heating van . i wrap everthing up and yes pipes still freeze and since being water fed filter casings cracked twice. i dont heat the van as too heat it will cost a lot of money , and if pipes were frost free like mentioned above on way to work pipes would freeze ,
on the aspect of heated water system ok water hot in van but does it not freeze in pipe running along frozen ground , and then when it hits the glass does it not freeze on the glass.
in my oppinion raffer stay at home .

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2012, 06:27:29 pm »
propex heater is cheaper
than all ya replacement parts
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landy2

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2012, 06:32:27 pm »
not if the van goes up , insurance will not cover heaters in vans , what stops water freezing in pipe when on the floor or when it hits the glass hot watr freezes faster than cold

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2012, 07:09:51 pm »
explain to me how the van goes up ???
it blows hot air fool
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DG Cleaning

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2012, 07:31:55 pm »
Any tips for heating a van that's left on the street? Obviously I can't run power to it, I'm planning to take the pump and reel in on really cold nights but would prefer not to if I can get away with it.

Steve Sed

Re: heating the van
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2012, 07:36:27 pm »
Any tips for heating a van that's left on the street? Obviously I can't run power to it, I'm planning to take the pump and reel in on really cold nights but would prefer not to if I can get away with it.

What about the tank? I have the same problem btw.

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2012, 07:37:07 pm »
Propex heatsource 2000
Google em
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landy2

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2012, 07:37:23 pm »
i aint NO FOOL

and the end of the day you have to power it , propane or electric  all leave it liable to fire when it is unatended

DG Cleaning

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2012, 07:39:55 pm »
Any tips for heating a van that's left on the street? Obviously I can't run power to it, I'm planning to take the pump and reel in on really cold nights but would prefer not to if I can get away with it.

What about the tank? I have the same problem btw.


Not too worried about the tank i'll just fill it up late on. Don't think that much water will freeze overnight.

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2012, 07:40:34 pm »
Yeah yeah why don't you google em
See what other uses they are made
For instead of assuming , these
Heaters are ideal for our uses
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DG Cleaning

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #17 on: October 28, 2012, 07:41:50 pm »
just googled them at that price I think I'll sleep in the van and use my body heat to keep things warm ;D

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2012, 07:44:14 pm »
eBay my friend
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landy2

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Re: heating the van
« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2012, 07:46:37 pm »
never said they were no good to heat van , just would not leave in van unatended all night ,