[simon w]

I can't believe no ones mentioned it yet? 😂😂

Front protection system ot heaters in the van?   Or do you just put a box set on and think sod this.  😂

Oil filled radiator in van next to my hose reel overnight

Broom and ice melt grit for customers that want me to grit their driveway/path.

That's it. Business as usual.

Are you not using the frost protection system on your hot water system?

Frost protection on PF heater only protects heater, not the rest of your kit in van.

Not on the Grippatank hot water setup.  It works a treat for me.  It circulates hot water through the hoses and back to the tank.   When water temp drops to 2 degrees it kicks in for 5 mins. 

Keeps everything fully defrosted.

What even all your water fed poles, brushes and pole hose? greenhouse heater on the right setting keeps EVERYTHING in the back of the van from freezing

I tried a greenhouse heater the other night. My gear was frost free but the roof of the van was frozen. I don't think it's as good as an oil filled radiator.

Inside of the roof or outside? Inside of my van roof has never been wet, plumbing in my van is very good, no leaks, rarely any leaks/water in my van.

[The Jester of Wibbly]

I can't believe no ones mentioned it yet? 😂😂

Front protection system ot heaters in the van?   Or do you just put a box set on and think sod this.  😂

Oil filled radiator in van next to my hose reel overnight

Broom and ice melt grit for customers that want me to grit their driveway/path.

That's it. Business as usual.

Are you not using the frost protection system on your hot water system?

Frost protection on PF heater only protects heater, not the rest of your kit in van.

Not on the Grippatank hot water setup.  It works a treat for me.  It circulates hot water through the hoses and back to the tank.   When water temp drops to 2 degrees it kicks in for 5 mins. 

Keeps everything fully defrosted.

What even all your water fed poles, brushes and pole hose? greenhouse heater on the right setting keeps EVERYTHING in the back of the van from freezing

The hose real acts as a radiator for ages after a circulation.  It was designed for that reason.

After 8 years of using this method I can confirm it works well.

[Scottish Cleaning Service]

Last year I bought a cheap kingsize 16.5 Tog duvet for £20 or less. I have it over my tank and hose reels and the small oil filled rad between the reels and RO. Seems to work and even keeps the warm tank still warm the next morning. Everybody who looks in the side door ask if I have a bed in the back of my van. When I reply no they come back with why do you have a duvet in the van so I have now jumped to the chase and rely the quilt is to keep my water tank warm.

[Billy clarke]

Which oil filled radiator is suitable . 500 watt , 1500 or 2000. Never used one before . So no idea . I presume you just leave it on a low setting all night ?

I would go for a mid range one with a sensitive thermostat on it .

Or a fan heater.

The sensitive thermostat is the important thing.

Also a timer.

cheers old timer . Thing is , I have 2 small fan heaters . But I am paranoid about leaving them all night . Woukdnt be able to sleep . I cover the pump and reel with a sleeping bag . Works most of the time . Then in the morning put the fan Heaters in the back pointing at the pump . Usually everything is fine . The wife says im definitely not leaving any kind of Heater on all night in the back of the van . She’s scared it will set on fire . So that’s that . I’ve managed all week . The 2 nano trolleys have earned there money this week . Like she says it’s usually only a couple of weeks a year we get this crap .

[Billy clarke]

Fun times.

. My son and his bird have rented a wooden lodge at loch Tay for the week 🤣🤣🤣. Went up today with there 2 killer border terriers . Any idea if you can rent pedalos on the loch . 😂😂what a couple of muppets . Hopefully they will be frozen solid by Monday and on there way home . Give him a right bollocking for booking a week off 4 weeks before Christmas.

[dazmond]

Which oil filled radiator is suitable . 500 watt , 1500 or 2000. Never used one before . So no idea . I presume you just leave it on a low setting all night ?

I would go for a mid range one with a sensitive thermostat on it .

Or a fan heater.

The sensitive thermostat is the important thing.

Also a timer.

cheers old timer . Thing is , I have 2 small fan heaters . But I am paranoid about leaving them all night . Woukdnt be able to sleep . I cover the pump and reel with a sleeping bag . Works most of the time . Then in the morning put the fan Heaters in the back pointing at the pump . Usually everything is fine . The wife says im definitely not leaving any kind of Heater on all night in the back of the van . She’s scared it will set on fire . So that’s that . I’ve managed all week . The 2 nano trolleys have earned there money this week . Like she says it’s usually only a couple of weeks a year we get this crap .

Oil filled radiator in the back overnight is your best bet (its safer)....who's the boss?you or the missus?🤣👍

[The Jester of Wibbly]

Which oil filled radiator is suitable . 500 watt , 1500 or 2000. Never used one before . So no idea . I presume you just leave it on a low setting all night ?

I would go for a mid range one with a sensitive thermostat on it .

Or a fan heater.

The sensitive thermostat is the important thing.

Also a timer.

cheers old timer . Thing is , I have 2 small fan heaters . But I am paranoid about leaving them all night . Woukdnt be able to sleep . I cover the pump and reel with a sleeping bag . Works most of the time . Then in the morning put the fan Heaters in the back pointing at the pump . Usually everything is fine . The wife says im definitely not leaving any kind of Heater on all night in the back of the van . She’s scared it will set on fire . So that’s that . I’ve managed all week . The 2 nano trolleys have earned there money this week . Like she says it’s usually only a couple of weeks a year we get this crap .

Also just invest in an RCD safety extension lead and plug for the heater.  So there is nothing to worry about if something goes wrong with the heater.   We are in a world with outdoor sockets and charging stations these days which cope with all weather conditions.

[Bungle]

Which oil filled radiator is suitable . 500 watt , 1500 or 2000. Never used one before . So no idea . I presume you just leave it on a low setting all night ?

I would go for a mid range one with a sensitive thermostat on it .

Or a fan heater.

The sensitive thermostat is the important thing.

Also a timer.

cheers old timer . Thing is , I have 2 small fan heaters . But I am paranoid about leaving them all night . Woukdnt be able to sleep . I cover the pump and reel with a sleeping bag . Works most of the time . Then in the morning put the fan Heaters in the back pointing at the pump . Usually everything is fine . The wife says im definitely not leaving any kind of Heater on all night in the back of the van . She’s scared it will set on fire . So that’s that . I’ve managed all week . The 2 nano trolleys have earned there money this week . Like she says it’s usually only a couple of weeks a year we get this crap .

I'd be paranoid about having fan heaters in the back of my van. I usually use an oil filled radiator (tried greenhouse heater this week). Moisture dripping off the roof of my van onto the electric parts are my worst fear. I never sleep well when I've got a heater on in the back. The crap weather has come a bit early this year though. Poles come inside or stay in the cab and thaw on the way to work.

Thank Fook it's the weekend 💪

[Ched]

Also just invest in an RCD safety extension lead and plug for the heater.  So there is nothing to worry about if something goes wrong with the heater.   

Just so you are aware, a RCD won't protect a fan heater from catching fire. Fan heaters are dangerous because the suck in air and can collect dust and particles on the element that can catch fire.  An RCD will protect from electricity leaking to earth via faulty cables or devices but it's not a protect a device from anything!