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g.brookes

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hot systems a waste of money?
« on: January 17, 2013, 05:16:00 pm »
It has been -2 -3 here in manchester this week and my cold wfp system has had no problems whatsoever.  any colder than this and i dont think anyone would be working, hot system or not.
if i can work in -3 temps with a cold system, then am i right in saying the only point in spending hundreds, if not thousands on a hot system is to make first cleans a bit quicker?!

Steve Sed

Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2013, 05:18:42 pm »
Good question. After a bit of help a few weeks ago I am now able to work in -3 so I wondered the same as you.

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2013, 05:20:20 pm »
Its just for a bit of flash really I cant wait to fit mine and start cleaning with it steaming all over the place.  :-*

Granny

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2013, 05:24:32 pm »
It has been -2 -3 here in manchester this week and my cold wfp system has had no problems whatsoever.  any colder than this and i dont think anyone would be working, hot system or not.
if i can work in -3 temps with a cold system, then am i right in saying the only point in spending hundreds, if not thousands on a hot system is to make first cleans a bit quicker?!
Hi
Have you got no hot anything - immersion heater or filling up with hot water?
Didn't you have any problems with the poles freezing at -3?

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2013, 05:26:27 pm »
They use magic poles and water Granny! soon be Leeds again mate.

g.brookes

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2013, 05:27:26 pm »
i bring in my system and pole over night, also my barrels.  put them in the van in the morning and have had no problems

g.brookes

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David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2013, 05:31:54 pm »
Yes Gareth but you take a mathematical approach in cleaning windows I here. ;)

bobplum

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2013, 05:34:13 pm »
had mine a week
good tool to have in the tool box
would i spend say £150.00 on the L5 type....yes
would i spend £1000.....no
can i live with out it.....yes
would i prefer to work with hot.....yes(cleans frames better,bird muck etc)
would i use it in the summer...mmm 50/50


to me its all about the initial cost

g.brookes

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g.brookes

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David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2013, 05:35:31 pm »
What type did you buy bob?

JackieW

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2013, 05:36:48 pm »
I worked yesterday at minus 4, according to a customers outside thermometer,  with totally cold WFP and apart from ice forming in the Aquadapter and stopping the little spring working, I was able to carry on.

Have to admit I was surprised it was possible.

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2013, 05:37:42 pm »
god, this is what it feels like to be stalked!

You are being watched

JackieW

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2013, 05:38:15 pm »
Bobplum

''good tool to have in the tool box
would i spend say £150.00 on the L5 type....yes
would i spend £1000.....no
can i live with out it.....yes
would i prefer to work with hot.....yes(cleans frames better,bird muck etc)
would i use it in the summer...mmm 50/50''

I agree

bobplum

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2013, 05:40:39 pm »
bob, do you have to declare that to your van insurers?

its on my "to do list"

bobplum

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2013, 05:45:05 pm »
What type did you buy bob?

L5 of Steven Ainger.£50.00,if i get a year out of it i will be happy
even if i had to buy the next one from the states i would probably spend the £150.00 as an invest for the year you cant go wrong for that kind of money

Granny

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2013, 05:53:52 pm »
They use magic poles and water Granny! soon be Leeds again mate.
Get on with your homework and stop wasting time on here.
 ;D

PoleKing

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2013, 06:34:48 pm »
My insurance knows, didn't cost anymore, they just have to be informed.
www.LanesWindowCleaning.com

It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

R.C Property

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Re: hot systems a waste of money?
« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2013, 06:50:17 pm »
best thing i brought is the L5, its made me money otherwise i would be sitting at home loosing it!