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« on: October 12, 2011, 07:42:08 PM » |
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have heard loads that this winter is gonna be the worst in 40 years. Glad I bottled the ladders and use waggas method instead. Just wondering how you folk manage in the winter. Last winter I added salt to my solution and it helped tremendously , though any windows that were not in rooms which werent heated ie spare bedrooms or conservatries were difficult to clean without the water icing on the glass. Thought that we should add any assistance to each other as for most of us this is our bread and butter.... its not just drink money or pocket money , so lets give adsvice and help where we can, for eg I got rid od ladders last winter and it helped immensly , so much so that I have stayed with them and ofcourse added salt to the water, cheers and good luck everyone.
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mikefaerosyth
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2011, 10:48:34 PM » |
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my 2 di froze and broke so used ettore backflip.gonnae get isopropynol if it gets bad this year,about £55 of ebay 25 litre drum.use in bucket should get a fair few shifts out of it.
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2011, 03:24:39 PM » |
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Thanks for the good luck Hilly, the Scottish lads need it most. The gulf stream last year was 2 degrees down on average this time of year, the good news is its only 1 degree below normal NOW so hopefully it wont be quite as cold as last year.But if we dont see the sun for 12 weeks  ? |
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2011, 04:29:16 PM » |
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I've been fretting all year about this winter. I'm taking the pessimistic view that it's going to snow and be -10 at least from the beginning of December. When it's as bad as that I don't think there's any point trying to work as I'd spend more time trying to defrost everything than actually doing any work! So I've made plans not to do anything at all... If I can get out then bonus otherwise nada.
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hilly
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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2011, 06:54:05 PM » |
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what i meant by waggas methods was to use extension poles and wagtail equipment.... but NO ladders... to dangerous apart from anything else
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2011, 08:49:52 PM » |
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I did 20 years on ladders and never fell off once. It's amazing really and I did have a lot of close shaves though. I been poling now for a few years and I am not really scared of the coming winter. Have to admit though, the last one or two were among the worst I have ever seen. So much for global warming lol  |
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hilly
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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2011, 10:57:25 PM » |
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hate ladders Jimmy , make sure you got big old spikes mate  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2011, 10:51:23 PM » |
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At the end of the day if the weather is that bad then its a day at home , doing the diy jobs that needed doing . Or playing with the kids . Yes its money lost , but tighten your belts and just enjoy not working . Live to live . I admit I do worry and when not working feel a little bit guilty and down that i'm not out working . But over the last two bad winters I now have another baby and I enjoy my free-time . So as winter is coming just CHILL , out . |
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« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2011, 11:03:50 PM » |
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day at home? i'm thinking more along the lines of a month dvd's and nintendo, bring it on  |
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THIS IS THE WORST FIRM I'VE EVER WORKED FOR!
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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2011, 11:05:19 PM » |
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I did 20 years on ladders and never fell off once. It's amazing really and I did have a lot of close shaves though. I been poling now for a few years and I am not really scared of the coming winter. Have to admit though, the last one or two were among the worst I have ever seen. So much for global warming lol Wagga how do you do the top level of leaded lights? |
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streakless windows guranteed!
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wagga
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« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2011, 11:09:31 PM » |
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I do all those type WFP. The vids are just for demo to show technique basically.
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« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2011, 01:02:31 AM » |
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Netweather.tv, who are competent, have published their winter forecast. They say December and the first half of january will be relatively mild, and late january and february will be cold.
A few things, don't use salt in your solution, you will be at high risk of leaving streaks and it is ineffective in very low temperatures. If you want to prepare for this winter, go down to halfords now, not when the cold weather hits, and buy some Comma Xstream screen wash, which, provided you use the recommended dilution rates, will keep your solution from freezing in any temperatures we will ever experience in the UK. If you use it at a ratio of 1:3 (Screenwash:Water) that will keep it from freezing right down to -20.
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« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2011, 01:53:12 AM » |
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Netweather.tv, who are competent, have published their winter forecast. They say December and the first half of january will be relatively mild, and late january and february will be cold.
A few things, don't use salt in your solution, you will be at high risk of leaving streaks and it is ineffective in very low temperatures. If you want to prepare for this winter, go down to halfords now, not when the cold weather hits, and buy some Comma Xstream screen wash, which, provided you use the recommended dilution rates, will keep your solution from freezing in any temperatures we will ever experience in the UK. If you use it at a ratio of 1:3 (Screenwash:Water) that will keep it from freezing right down to -20.
ps. I took one of peterpetersnbg's tips on board and bought one of those pump spray bottles ( You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login ). they are such a good idea for the cold months as you don't have to plunge your hands into water and you will use much less cleaning solution, therefore saving you money on the antifreeze screen wash. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2011, 08:06:40 PM » |
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Good advive Mosty, thanks |
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hilly
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« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2011, 08:49:25 PM » |
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Netweather.tv, who are competent, have published their winter forecast. They say December and the first half of january will be relatively mild, and late january and february will be cold.
A few things, don't use salt in your solution, you will be at high risk of leaving streaks and it is ineffective in very low temperatures. If you want to prepare for this winter, go down to halfords now, not when the cold weather hits, and buy some Comma Xstream screen wash, which, provided you use the recommended dilution rates, will keep your solution from freezing in any temperatures we will ever experience in the UK. If you use it at a ratio of 1:3 (Screenwash:Water) that will keep it from freezing right down to -20.
ps. I took one of peterpetersnbg's tips on board and bought one of those pump spray bottles ( You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login ). they are such a good idea for the cold months as you don't have to plunge your hands into water and you will use much less cleaning solution, therefore saving you money on the antifreeze screen wash. but surely its about the water freezing the moment it hits the glass when temperatures are very low |
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mosty
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« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2011, 12:30:02 AM » |
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Netweather.tv, who are competent, have published their winter forecast. They say December and the first half of january will be relatively mild, and late january and february will be cold.
A few things, don't use salt in your solution, you will be at high risk of leaving streaks and it is ineffective in very low temperatures. If you want to prepare for this winter, go down to halfords now, not when the cold weather hits, and buy some Comma Xstream screen wash, which, provided you use the recommended dilution rates, will keep your solution from freezing in any temperatures we will ever experience in the UK. If you use it at a ratio of 1:3 (Screenwash:Water) that will keep it from freezing right down to -20.
ps. I took one of peterpetersnbg's tips on board and bought one of those pump spray bottles ( You are not allowed to view links.
Register or Login ). they are such a good idea for the cold months as you don't have to plunge your hands into water and you will use much less cleaning solution, therefore saving you money on the antifreeze screen wash. but surely its about the water freezing the moment it hits the glass when temperatures are very low Yea, that's why you put the screenwash in your cleaning solution, to stop that from happening. Remember, once you've mixed it with your soap and anti-freeze screenwash it is no longer just water, it is a water based mix of chemicals with a lower freezing point than tap water. |
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