Poles freezing

[Crystalalan]

It does mate happened to me today...

same here and I was in costa del bournemouth

 

[steve garwood]

People are just not putting the heating on this year, or if they are they have turned down the thermostat, plus the majority of houses I look into have got multiple clothes maidens drying wet clothes creating a lot of condensation on the inside...

‘Clothes maidens’ ??
Haven’t heard that expression since my Nan died ?

 

[THL4KEL]

same here and I was in costa del bournemouth

I got the back pack on charge for tomorrow, I will keep the hose in my hand...

‘Clothes maidens’ ??
Haven’t heard that expression since my Nan died ?

Thats where the big money is these days selling them

 

[scottish cleaning service]

Hummm will be interesting to see what happens last 2 days we started working in -2 and had a few pains of glass creaking when using a short length of hose around 25 meters didn’t check the water temperature but there was steam coming off the glass like a sauna ???? once we were using 125 meters of hose the temperature was greatly reduced but still had steam and no creaking . To be fair we dont generally get it to cold hear but in 2009-2010 winter it was really bad for several weeks -4-8 regularly we used hot all through that and didn’t break any glass , you can work easily with hot water but the problem is when it hits the ground leaving ice lakes behind so although you you could clean the glass ok I was more concerned about leaving ice behind and ones falling over and being held responsible, I tried to only do work ware it was not going to land on a surface that could cause problems and we did doors with a cloth and spray , if it gets that bad again will probably just take time off it’s not often that bad so can afford to not work on those days .

I think I better stop cleaning the doors or it will turn to black ice.

 

[Iron Giant]

That’s because you’re faffing about in that barrel of water

Just for you it was a bit fresh

 

[WombatPool]

No way

If that’s you, you’re a very brave man ?

 

[Iron Giant]

No way

If that’s you, you’re a very brave man ?

Definitely me, my wife was doing the recording, I did 2 minutes submerged

 

[jimbob1]

F* that!!! ?

 

[AllGleam]

-10 coming in a week apparently crippling just before crimbo if its not Van its weather ?

 

[AllGleam]

Just for you it was a bit fresh

Ice man wim hof technique supposed to be extemely good for you and cold showers

 

[THL4KEL]

Just for you it was a bit fresh

Looking forward to see the January episode

 

[steve garwood]

Just for you it was a bit fresh

Brave man that Eddie the eagle ?

 

[Iron Giant]

Ice man wim hof technique supposed to be extemely good for you and cold showers

Definitely has it's benefits, my energy levels were high today I completely smashed my work out

 

[Chris34]

First time ever water froze on windows had to stop work iced sils up lol and brush head froze even shook off excess water on it supposed to be artic colds on way and temps like this for next 2 weeks holy ?

I had that problem on Wednesday. big conservatory on the back of a big bungalow with fields at the back. As soon as I started cleaning it the water froze, the sills were already frozen and the ground was completely frozen. This was at 15:30 at the end of a sunny day, think it was 0c to -1c all day.

The customer was an old lady and she obviously had the heating completely off. Surprised me though. Literally had seconds to work with and and just had to keep going once I had started. They were sheeted over when I had finished, just explained to her the problem and she was fine about it. House windows were fine though.

Despite the water icing though I've quite enjoyed this week. Actually prefer this to the freezing rain when it's like 5c.

 

[Iron Giant]

Looking forward to see the January episode

Next, you'll be asking for private videos and a calendar ?

 

[Iron Giant]

Brave man that Eddie the eagle ?

Pleased that you think I'm ginger, but I think you should get yourself to the opticians and get your eyes tested ?

 

[THL4KEL]

Next, you'll be asking for private videos and a calendar

I can see this going viral on You Tube, you will get a massive following

 

[Iron Giant]

I can see this going viral on You Tube, you will get a massive following

I feckin hope not, you know I don't like people

 

[BigFoot]

Anyone had any experience using isopropanol alcohol mixed in tank for working in cold ?
purchased two barrels last year in preparation after I had a few conys freez on Me.

 

[Pjj]

Anyone had any experience using isopropanol alcohol mixed in tank for working in cold ?
purchased two barrels last year in preparation after I had a few conys freez on Me.

I cannot remember the ratio needed to stop the water freezing but it’s a lot don't think it would be cost effective to add it to a large tank of water , it’s ok on paper but real world working is a different kettle of fish , and you will still end up with ice on the ground sometimes it’s just better to take a few days off for how often it gets that bad in this country .

 

[AllGleam]

I cannot remember the ratio needed to stop the water freezing but it’s a lot don't think it would be cost effective to add it to a large tank of water , it’s ok on paper but real world working is a different kettle of fish , and you will still end up with ice on the ground sometimes it’s just better to take a few days off for how often it gets that bad in this country .

I feel its going to more than a few days pjj i think rest of December will be knocked on the head