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Title: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 06, 2012, 06:42:34 pm
As above. Whats the best way to remove debris/dust/grim before attacking it with a wash mitt?

Im thinking something like this... with a heavy shampoo/warm water mix.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kobold.com.cn%2Fpro%2Fpressure_sprayer-1007.jpg&hash=17c42a114c1782045f4091e77e9cecbcb02bef73)

I though it would be good to start a new thread just to keep ideas/advice and thoughts all together.  :happy2:

Rich
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Andy on April 06, 2012, 06:53:43 pm
just pop up to north yorkshire and wash your car at mine :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 06, 2012, 07:05:09 pm
just pop up to north yorkshire and wash your car at mine :signLOL:

450 mile round trip?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: welikeaps on April 06, 2012, 07:13:20 pm
I got these but they are now sold out. I fill both to rinse car then fill again to rinse after 2BM. Use open watering can to sheet water. Not as powerful as a PW but still pretty good.

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/hoses-water-butts+watering/wilko-pressure-sprayer-8ltr/invt/0148140/?htxt=5eJwEY5uVQ8pxXXRPZL6s%2FRreE5rpve1UiN9%2FmtVR4RVuq53CyJPBIQG8lCrV5NPFa84qFV9w25S%0AQ%2F8KyT0JAA%3D%3D (http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/hoses-water-butts+watering/wilko-pressure-sprayer-8ltr/invt/0148140/?htxt=5eJwEY5uVQ8pxXXRPZL6s%2FRreE5rpve1UiN9%2FmtVR4RVuq53CyJPBIQG8lCrV5NPFa84qFV9w25S%0AQ%2F8KyT0JAA%3D%3D)
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: ktlstar on April 06, 2012, 07:14:24 pm
Car port with closed doors  :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 06, 2012, 07:15:48 pm
i got these but they are now sold out.

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/hoses-water-butts+watering/wilko-pressure-sprayer-8ltr/invt/0148140/?htxt=5eJwEY5uVQ8pxXXRPZL6s%2FRreE5rpve1UiN9%2FmtVR4RVuq53CyJPBIQG8lCrV5NPFa84qFV9w25S%0AQ%2F8KyT0JAA%3D%3D (http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/hoses-water-butts+watering/wilko-pressure-sprayer-8ltr/invt/0148140/?htxt=5eJwEY5uVQ8pxXXRPZL6s%2FRreE5rpve1UiN9%2FmtVR4RVuq53CyJPBIQG8lCrV5NPFa84qFV9w25S%0AQ%2F8KyT0JAA%3D%3D)

Spotted these in local store other day & was going to mention.  Good for shows too for quick wash when you arrive  :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 06, 2012, 07:17:43 pm
Car port with closed doors  :happy2:

What? Drive around in a car port?  :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 06, 2012, 07:19:17 pm
i got these but they are now sold out.

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/hoses-water-butts+watering/wilko-pressure-sprayer-8ltr/invt/0148140/?htxt=5eJwEY5uVQ8pxXXRPZL6s%2FRreE5rpve1UiN9%2FmtVR4RVuq53CyJPBIQG8lCrV5NPFa84qFV9w25S%0AQ%2F8KyT0JAA%3D%3D (http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/hoses-water-butts+watering/wilko-pressure-sprayer-8ltr/invt/0148140/?htxt=5eJwEY5uVQ8pxXXRPZL6s%2FRreE5rpve1UiN9%2FmtVR4RVuq53CyJPBIQG8lCrV5NPFa84qFV9w25S%0AQ%2F8KyT0JAA%3D%3D)

Spotted these in local store other day & was going to mention.  Good for shows too for quick wash when you arrive  :happy2:

I was thinking of one of these too.  :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on April 06, 2012, 07:20:37 pm

Great minds think alike  :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: ktlstar on April 06, 2012, 07:23:47 pm
Car port with closed doors  :happy2:

What? Drive around in a car port?  :signLOL:

Can use the hose without no-one knowing  :jumpmove:

or dont wash it.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 06, 2012, 07:24:28 pm
.
I would give up all thoughts of washing the car........

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FHotties%2FPoetryInMotion.jpg&hash=6d59cd39cf653cd2e61c44905ee15b319968d695)

.... And use a different kind of hosepipe.



Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Richn83 on April 06, 2012, 07:26:35 pm
I have one of those pressurised prayers for cleaning the car in the flat car park, you will want something at 7.5 litres and up or you will be back and forth to the tap 4 or 5 times to get it properly rinsed.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 06, 2012, 07:27:34 pm
Im not gonna Pi$$ on my car robin  :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: ianv5 on April 06, 2012, 08:04:09 pm
I washed mine today using a 25litre container full of rain water from my waterbutt using my Jetwash with a small piece of hosepipe attached and in the container, worked a treat :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Weston on April 06, 2012, 08:04:36 pm
Ignore it  :laugh:

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/ignoring-of-hosepipe-ban-begins-201204055097/
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 06, 2012, 08:07:44 pm

Ignore it  :laugh:

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/ignoring-of-hosepipe-ban-begins-201204055097/


....That's hilarious!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: PND on April 06, 2012, 08:24:57 pm
I got these but they are now sold out. I fill both to rinse car then fill again to rinse after 2BM. Use open watering can to sheet water. Not as powerful as a PW but still pretty good.

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/hoses-water-butts+watering/wilko-pressure-sprayer-8ltr/invt/0148140/?htxt=5eJwEY5uVQ8pxXXRPZL6s%2FRreE5rpve1UiN9%2FmtVR4RVuq53CyJPBIQG8lCrV5NPFa84qFV9w25S%0AQ%2F8KyT0JAA%3D%3D (http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/hoses-water-butts+watering/wilko-pressure-sprayer-8ltr/invt/0148140/?htxt=5eJwEY5uVQ8pxXXRPZL6s%2FRreE5rpve1UiN9%2FmtVR4RVuq53CyJPBIQG8lCrV5NPFa84qFV9w25S%0AQ%2F8KyT0JAA%3D%3D)

Plenty of similar things available on eBay for instance...

8 LTR OUTDOOR GARDEN PRESSURE SPRAYER WEED PEST CONTROL CHEMICAL FERTILISER NEW (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-LTR-OUTDOOR-GARDEN-PRESSURE-SPRAYER-WEED-PEST-CONTROL-CHEMICAL-FERTILISER-NEW-/130675204822?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenEquipment_HandTools_SM&hash=item1e6cd962d6#ht_2132wt_1398)

I'm OK though as I live 'up North'.  :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Greeners on April 06, 2012, 10:15:57 pm
Watering can would be my choice.....
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Banham on April 07, 2012, 01:10:54 am
As above. Whats the best way to remove debris/dust/grim before attacking it with a wash mitt?

Im thinking something like this... with a heavy shampoo/warm water mix.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kobold.com.cn%2Fpro%2Fpressure_sprayer-1007.jpg&hash=17c42a114c1782045f4091e77e9cecbcb02bef73)

I though it would be good to start a new thread just to keep ideas/advice and thoughts all together.  :happy2:

Rich

I used one of them today to wash my car took forever and had to keep refilling up every panel. but it did the job in the end.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: zubi on April 07, 2012, 01:19:10 am
i have an agreement with my neighbours - they dont tell on me and i wont tell on them? :)  :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 07, 2012, 01:31:45 am

i have an agreement with my neighbours - they dont tell on me and i wont tell on them? :)  :signLOL:


....A very sensible and civilised arrangement. I used to know someone who lived in the same street as the Kray Twins - notorious criminals in the East End of London - and the arrangement was the same. But if you grassed up The Krays you'd doubtless meet a very nasty death!
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 07, 2012, 11:44:01 am
As much as i like the "lets no grass on each other" plan, thats a bit risky... a 1000 pound fine isn't something I'm prepared to mess with!
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: markc on April 07, 2012, 01:06:04 pm
I washed mine today using a 25litre container full of rain water from my waterbutt using my Jetwash with a small piece of hosepipe attached and in the container, worked a treat :happy2:

Correct,  Water Butt (or even 2 of linked) Karcher Suction hose (or equivalent item)  :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: simonp on April 07, 2012, 03:13:07 pm
How will you fill the butt? Does it fit under your kitchen tap??
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 07, 2012, 03:27:13 pm

How will you fill the butt? Does it fit under your kitchen tap??


.... :signLOL:

Very good question!

Er, from a length of circular hose attached to the tap at one end and flowing into the butt at the other end... Oh hang on! That's a hosepipe!  :laugh:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: maxload on April 07, 2012, 03:55:23 pm
I guess I'm one of the lucky one's. Parts of Hampshire are affected , but as I live in Southampton the water ban dosn't affect me as there is no ban here.
So it was out with the presure washer and on with the snow foam this morning  :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: markc on April 07, 2012, 04:45:57 pm
How will you fill the butt? Does it fit under your kitchen tap??

From a downpipe (gutter) with a connector kit pipe.

http://www.waterbuttsdirect.co.uk/connectors.htm
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Hedge on April 07, 2012, 05:12:31 pm
I very nearly bought a water butt and filled it from the tap before all the nonsense started. :chicken:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 07, 2012, 05:29:18 pm

How will you fill the butt? Does it fit under your kitchen tap??


From a downpipe (gutter) with a connector kit pipe.

http://www.waterbuttsdirect.co.uk/connectors.htm

....I have one of those (similar) for collecting rainwater for the garden but there's no way I'd use that water to wash the car after it has been stagnating in the butt. We don't have a hosepipe ban down in my neck of the woods.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: markc on April 07, 2012, 05:52:37 pm
RR,  I've used water out of them regularly, you should find the water is fine, not like a garden pond at all.  There is a filter available for the suction hose anyhow  :wink:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on April 08, 2012, 02:24:46 pm

I bought one of these:

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=210125

Did a good job of getting the car wet initially, and had just enough power to get some of the dirt off around wheel areas, but it's not a workable option to rinse the suds off. I tried, but by the time I'd done a panel, the sudes were drying.

I had to resort to throwing buckets of water over half the car and then getting the water magnets on it quickly. I reckon I probably used more water than if i'd been allowed to use a hosepipe  :stupid:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: LouCyffer on April 08, 2012, 03:10:48 pm
Or a Mountain Bike pressure washer....

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=58018
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: simonp on April 08, 2012, 04:04:43 pm
Most pressure washers will work by suction, I believe, so just buy the appropriate intake hose and stick it in a bucket . Job done.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: dan930 on April 08, 2012, 04:57:01 pm
How about using a bucket??just keep on filling it up
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on April 08, 2012, 05:33:23 pm
How about using a bucket??just keep on filling it up

Oldschool, but a bucket got the suds off quickly, in fact, it was probably quicker than a hose!
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: dan930 on April 08, 2012, 06:19:24 pm
How about using a bucket??just keep on filling it up

Oldschool, but a bucket got the suds off quickly, in fact, it was probably quicker than a hose!

So u would get away with it by using the bucket method
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: simonp on April 08, 2012, 10:17:40 pm
Just don't fill the bucket with a hose! :laugh:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Mk5 GTian on April 09, 2012, 04:25:23 am
How about using a bucket??just keep on filling it up

Oldschool, but a bucket got the suds off quickly, in fact, it was probably quicker than a hose!

So u would get away with it by using the bucket method
Yep, there's no bucket ban! But saying that, I wouldn't be surprised if the pesky meddlers did that next!
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: ianv5 on April 09, 2012, 09:24:17 am
Most pressure washers will work by suction, I believe, so just buy the appropriate intake hose and stick it in a bucket . Job done.

Like my original post but I use a 25litre drum. I just use a piece of hose cut to length so it fits in my drum/bucket and connect the other end to my Karcher jetwash. It works a treat!
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Hedge on April 09, 2012, 10:57:27 am
As it looks like its going to be raining all day mine will get washed.

I'll get wet of course but I can live with that.  :smiley:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: simonp on April 09, 2012, 11:10:22 am
Not if you squirt Fairy Liquid on it from an upstairs window and let the rain do the rest...
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 09, 2012, 11:58:22 am
.
Non-stop rain and wind here in coastal southwest Dawsett too. But mine is in her batcave with guards on the door:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FPondLife%2FSpiderGarage_0327.jpg&hash=c2d4367baf470c7ca56148fbe5267b13c3d6dcd4)

I only wash mine when she gets dirty enough for me to see a difference - Otherwise it feels like spending 2 hours for very little result. I sometimes clean only the wheels.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 09, 2012, 12:07:04 pm
OMG... thats gross Robin.  :sick:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 09, 2012, 12:19:13 pm

OMG... thats gross Robin.  :sick:


....I have a whole collection of spider pics if you are interested  :evilgrin: I don't want to handle them but they are beautiful looking creatures.

They are an important creature within the animal/insect world. It's all about balance. Fear of Spiders is equivalent to fear of Wolves - Essential to keep Deer/Elk populations under control etc which without predation can adversely effect a wildlife environment. Bring back the Wolf! And the Bear! This applies more to the grand old U S of A.

Hosepipes > Spiders > Wolves etc is quite an off-topic, even for me!

Hosepipe Babe pic to bring it back towards topic?.....................  :popcornsoda:

Here you go:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FHotties%2FWash2.jpg&hash=cade52e57b73331380867a3a64368a2cbd71ccd3)
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Hedge on April 09, 2012, 12:26:12 pm
She looks overdressed to my untrained eye.  :wink:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: SimonBash on April 09, 2012, 01:03:52 pm
Rinse the car down at the local jet wash? They don't appear to be affected by the ban :smiley:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 09, 2012, 01:08:25 pm

Rinse the car down at the local jet wash? They don't appear to be affected by the ban :smiley:


....I always use the local jet wash just to pressure hose water before going home to handwash. Gets some of the stuff off to start with and especially as my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Hedge on April 09, 2012, 01:12:31 pm
my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.

It can happen as you get older Robin.  :wink:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 09, 2012, 01:23:55 pm
my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.

It can happen as you get older Robin.  :wink:

Mr Innuendo...  :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Horatio on April 09, 2012, 02:08:42 pm

OMG... thats gross Robin.  :sick:


....I have a whole collection of spider pics if you are interested  :evilgrin: I don't want to handle them but they are beautiful looking creatures.

They are an important creature within the animal/insect world. It's all about balance. Fear of Spiders is equivalent to fear of Wolves - Essential to keep Deer/Elk populations under control etc which without predation can adversely effect a wildlife environment. Bring back the Wolf! And the Bear! This applies more to the grand old U S of A.

Hosepipes > Spiders > Wolves etc is quite an off-topic, even for me!

Hosepipe Babe pic to bring it back towards topic?.....................  :popcornsoda:

Here you go:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FHotties%2FWash2.jpg&hash=cade52e57b73331380867a3a64368a2cbd71ccd3)

I see your a "3 Wolf Moon" t-shirt owner....I doff my cap sir

http://www.amazon.com/The-Mountain-Three-Short-Sleeve/product-reviews/B002HJ377A/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_5?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addFiveStar

"I'll be honest. I ordered the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt based off the amazing promises I read about at Amazon.com.

When my order arrived, I was not disappointed. As the UPS truck was driving down the street with my delivery, my female neighbors began opening their doors and stepping outside. I suspect the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt contains powerful lupine pheromones.

The shirt is made up of soft cotton. I was grateful to see this as it flexed as my muscles grew after donning this garment.

The Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt gave me a +10 resistance to energy attacks, +8 Strength, and added 30 feet to my normal leap. I cannot list the specific effects involving the opposite sex as I am still discovering these. And they are many.

Since owning the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, I have successfully solved 7 crimes in my city, including 4 cold case murders. The local police force is currently wishing to retain my services.

I do have one complaint, and that's that I must stay indoors on windy days. Last fall we had a windy day and I received notice that hundreds of women were suddenly pregnant, carrying my offspring, up to 12 miles away.

That said, I would whole-heartedly recommend the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt. You never need to be a lone wolf again!"
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on April 09, 2012, 02:51:21 pm

I see your a "3 Wolf Moon" t-shirt owner....I doff my cap sir

http://www.amazon.com/The-Mountain-Three-Short-Sleeve/product-reviews/B002HJ377A/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_5?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addFiveStar

"I'll be honest. I ordered the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt based off the amazing promises I read about at Amazon.com.

When my order arrived, I was not disappointed. As the UPS truck was driving down the street with my delivery, my female neighbors began opening their doors and stepping outside. I suspect the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt contains powerful lupine pheromones.

The shirt is made up of soft cotton. I was grateful to see this as it flexed as my muscles grew after donning this garment.

The Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt gave me a +10 resistance to energy attacks, +8 Strength, and added 30 feet to my normal leap. I cannot list the specific effects involving the opposite sex as I am still discovering these. And they are many.

Since owning the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, I have successfully solved 7 crimes in my city, including 4 cold case murders. The local police force is currently wishing to retain my services.

I do have one complaint, and that's that I must stay indoors on windy days. Last fall we had a windy day and I received notice that hundreds of women were suddenly pregnant, carrying my offspring, up to 12 miles away.

That said, I would whole-heartedly recommend the Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt. You never need to be a lone wolf again!"


.... :signLOL:

No need for the T-shirt:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRR%2FWolfCap_1397.jpg&hash=0e1d73fba7148f8558438006b15e7e82a2844050)

^ Native Pride
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Horatio on April 09, 2012, 09:03:54 pm
^^^ Just.....wow ^^^    :scared:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on April 09, 2012, 09:12:56 pm
I don't get the off topic-ness of the above...  :stupid:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Hedge on April 09, 2012, 09:14:38 pm
Off topic you say?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fchzlolcats.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F03%2Ffunny-cat-pictures-yeah-like-you-dont.jpg&hash=2974392ad5d867be51d2efeed8fd5ddf00c45542)

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Frenzy on April 11, 2012, 11:10:20 pm
i think i'm going to use a watering can.  though i can see this resulting in umpteen trips to the tap  :fighting:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Gladiator on April 15, 2012, 08:59:07 pm
I totally forgot about the ban after hosing and cleaning mine today.....oh well, looks like I will be forgetful again in future!!
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rdfcpete on May 12, 2012, 04:36:56 pm

Rinse the car down at the local jet wash? They don't appear to be affected by the ban :smiley:


....I always use the local jet wash just to pressure hose water before going home to handwash. Gets some of the stuff off to start with and especially as my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.

How do you rinse afterwards Robin - is it a trip back down there?
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rdfcpete on May 12, 2012, 04:37:59 pm
Also, I heard the ban has been lifted in certain parts(?).

I've no idea whether it affects me in the East midlands - is there a conclusive list of the areas that have had the ban lifted after the recent downpours?
Ta.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Hedge on May 12, 2012, 04:42:21 pm
Look on your local water authority website.

South East water in their wisdom have decided to keep their ban running.  :fighting:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rdfcpete on May 12, 2012, 04:44:30 pm
You're not alone Ian  :ashamed:

"Find out if there is a hosepipe ban in your area from 5th April 2012

To find out whether the hosepipe ban affects you, enter your postcode and press the check button.

A hosepipe ban applies for your area"
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Nodz on May 12, 2012, 05:21:33 pm
Most places have only had the drought classification lifted but the hosepipe ban is still in force
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Frenzy on May 12, 2012, 09:32:46 pm
Took advantage of the break in the constant rain to wash the car. Of course being under Thames water jurisdiction i couldn't use a hosepipe so proceeded to legally use about 3 times the amount of water i ordinarily would use because i had to use a bucket to rinse every 2 seconds...   :confused: The law is an ass that i could have faced a £1k fine for using less water  :rolleye:

Whilst washing i noticed that the drivers side front headlight has popped out of its seating slightly on the bottom left corner as you look at it, i can't for the life in me fathom how it has happened as there are no scratches or scuffs anywhere near that region and there are no marks on the headlight itself..? Anyone else ever had this happen?

I took a quick look to see if i could reseat it but from what i can tell you have to take off a good deal of the front of the car in order to get at the lights - is this so and if so is it easy enough to do, i have the correct torx screwdrivers.

Thanks
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on May 12, 2012, 11:58:57 pm

Rinse the car down at the local jet wash? They don't appear to be affected by the ban :smiley:


....I always use the local jet wash just to pressure hose water before going home to handwash. Gets some of the stuff off to start with and especially as my hose at home doesn't deliver so much high pressure.


How do you rinse afterwards Robin - is it a trip back down there?


....I rinse using my garden hose - It works well enough to rinse. No hosepipe bans down here anyway.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: beetie on May 13, 2012, 09:44:41 am
Also, I heard the ban has been lifted in certain parts(?).

I've no idea whether it affects me in the East midlands - is there a conclusive list of the areas that have had the ban lifted after the recent downpours?
Ta.

If you're severn Trent, like I am, then you are ok. They have never brought a ban in this year.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Ashley g on May 19, 2012, 07:23:11 pm
I'm not risking a grand fine, so just bought one of these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140731829200?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1952.l2649
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: ianv5 on May 19, 2012, 07:44:04 pm
Plug my hose into my waterbut and connect to jetwash, job done :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rdfcpete on May 20, 2012, 01:29:49 pm
I'm not risking a grand fine, so just bought one of these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140731829200?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1952.l2649

Those are much cheaper than I thought Ashley! Pretty cool.

Does it have enough pressure in it to attack the skirts, sills and arches in reality?
Ta  :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Frenzy on May 20, 2012, 03:30:48 pm
^^^ just picking up on the fact you use the word 'attack' maybe you don't actually mean that but just in case...

You don't really want to go at dirt on a vehicle too hard with a blasting jet of water, all you'll end up doing is embedding fine pieces of grit and metal into your paintwork.

If you do use a pressure washer make sure you are angling the jet at the bodywork rather than aiming it in a direct manner / face on.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on May 20, 2012, 03:50:49 pm
^^^^
That's a good tip, Frenzy  :drinking:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rdfcpete on May 20, 2012, 04:18:21 pm
^^^ just picking up on the fact you use the word 'attack' maybe you don't actually mean that but just in case...

You don't really want to go at dirt on a vehicle too hard with a blasting jet of water, all you'll end up doing is embedding fine pieces of grit and metal into your paintwork.

If you do use a pressure washer make sure you are angling the jet at the bodywork rather than aiming it in a direct manner / face on.

Nope, purely aggravation so it's loose and comes off nicely  :happy2:

For £8 I wondered if it was going to be more like a tap flow rather than with some power like a normal hose pipe nozzle.
Title: water butt filter?
Post by: Horatio on May 20, 2012, 07:10:21 pm
Exploring a few solotions for using water butts and a power washer.... has anyone got one of these? http://www.gardening-naturally.com/acatalog/Hose_Water_Filter.html

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gardening-naturally.com%2Facatalog%2Fhose_water_filter.jpg&hash=f3ce816940ed601029abb2d1a32f59df1a6348ba)
Title: Re: water butt filter?
Post by: Horatio on May 21, 2012, 09:51:57 pm
Exploring a few solotions for using water butts and a power washer.... has anyone got one of these? http://www.gardening-naturally.com/acatalog/Hose_Water_Filter.html

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gardening-naturally.com%2Facatalog%2Fhose_water_filter.jpg&hash=f3ce816940ed601029abb2d1a32f59df1a6348ba)

Scrap that, just tried my dads Karcher with a bucket and hose and works perfect...all of 40 seconds  :P
Title: Re: water butt filter?
Post by: Jussa on May 21, 2012, 10:50:16 pm
Exploring a few solotions for using water butts and a power washer.... has anyone got one of these? http://www.gardening-naturally.com/acatalog/Hose_Water_Filter.html

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gardening-naturally.com%2Facatalog%2Fhose_water_filter.jpg&hash=f3ce816940ed601029abb2d1a32f59df1a6348ba)

Scrap that, just tried my dads Karcher with a bucket and hose and works perfect...all of 40 seconds  :P

What do u mean you just had a bucket and hose and it worked  :confused:

I just bought a Karcher and intend installing a water butt to use it - not sure of what connections etc. I need to buy to get it to work??  :scared:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: ianv5 on May 22, 2012, 01:25:53 pm
I use my karcher and a standard female hose attachment plugs int the tap on the butt no probs!

Also use a 25litre container/bucket with a small piece of hose connected to the Karcher and open hose end submerged in the bucket/container, works exacly the same as connected to the mains.

Also the benefit is that it is rain water and it does not leave any marks on the car when drying :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Horatio on May 22, 2012, 04:17:20 pm
I use my karcher and a standard female hose attachment plugs int the tap on the butt no probs!

Also use a 25litre container/bucket with a small piece of hose connected to the Karcher and open hose end submerged in the bucket/container, works exacly the same as connected to the mains.

Also the benefit is that it is rain water and it does not leave any marks on the car when drying :happy2:

Yup what he said ^ Hose from bucket to Karcher. My pa's got a K3.8, the one with a soap dispensor. The ad's ive seen for karcher recently have quoted all karchers draw water from water butts. I would be a bit wary of using rain water straight from the butt. Unless youve got a filter, you could be spraying tiny bits of grit at your car and not realising it. Not sure if karchers have built in filters. I would gues not.

HTH
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Squeeguk on May 22, 2012, 09:35:37 pm
Thinking of getting one of these instead of the hand pump jobs. Will also come in handy when we go camping.

Anybody got or used either of these units? Any input would be welcome.

http://www.mobiwasher.co.uk/shop/product/v17/ (http://www.mobiwasher.co.uk/shop/product/v17/)

http://www.nomad-direct.co.uk/index.php/Products/Nomad-18-V-Cordless/Nomad-18-V-Jungle/p_7.html (http://www.nomad-direct.co.uk/index.php/Products/Nomad-18-V-Cordless/Nomad-18-V-Jungle/p_7.html)
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: simonp on May 23, 2012, 10:32:34 am
Unless youve got a filter, you could be spraying tiny bits of grit at your car and not realising it.

Because that never happens while you're driving it, eh?! :wink:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Frenzy on May 23, 2012, 11:17:16 pm
Unless youve got a filter, you could be spraying tiny bits of grit at your car and not realising it.

Because that never happens while you're driving it, eh?! :wink:

Yes but you call that bad-luck or nature's misfortune... the idea behind detailing / caring for your car is that you don't knowingly / wilfully marr your own paintwork!  :booty:  :grin:

when dealing with the things you value there is no harm in thinking things through and taking precautions, every chance of harm from a willy nilly approach  :happy2:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on May 24, 2012, 04:15:00 pm

Unless youve got a filter, you could be spraying tiny bits of grit at your car and not realising it.


Because that never happens while you're driving it, eh?! :wink:


Yes but you call that bad-luck or nature's misfortune... the idea behind detailing / caring for your car is that you don't knowingly / wilfully marr your own paintwork!  :booty:  :grin:

when dealing with the things you value there is no harm in thinking things through and taking precautions, every chance of harm from a willy nilly approach  :happy2:


....I don't call it bad luck - It's just normal wear and tear when you enjoy driving. Irrespective of stone chips etc it's not a good idea to drive too close to the vehicle in front anyway. I think you can value your car and love it just as much without detailing it every Sunday or getting too worried about stuff which inevitably happens.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Frenzy on May 24, 2012, 11:19:22 pm
Agreed Robin and that was what i was trying to get across (in a fairly unsuccessful manner) - if it happens on the road then that is *shoite happens* / nature's misfortune, general wear & tear as it is referred to, if you do it yourself knowingly then that's gormless numptyism  :laugh:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Horatio on May 25, 2012, 07:01:46 am
Unless youve got a filter, you could be spraying tiny bits of grit at your car and not realising it.

Because that never happens while you're driving it, eh?! :wink:

 :confused: not a like for like comparison really
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Squeeguk on May 29, 2012, 09:42:58 pm
Well, I should have my Nomad 18V by Thursday. Will give it a go and do a review for you guys.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on July 09, 2012, 11:31:34 am
Its ok.... we dont need to deal without now!!!  :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

All band lifted!
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Banham on July 09, 2012, 05:28:52 pm
Its ok.... we dont need to deal without now!!!  :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

All band lifted!

Its about time  :smiley:

Only washed the car at the weekend so need to wait for it to get dirty now  :sad1:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: RedRobin on July 09, 2012, 05:32:35 pm
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Over 3" of rain within 24hrs in my neck of the woods this weekend and serious flooding.
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: AndyED30 on July 09, 2012, 07:49:36 pm
Lucky I had a day off from work and just spent 6 hours foaming, cleaning, iron-x'ing, claying, polishing n waxing the bloody thing then!  :smiley:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: Frenzy on July 10, 2012, 10:41:47 pm
the ban's off every where but good luck if you can find the time in and amongst the floods to clean it! May a well keep the ban in place for what it's worth  :signLOL:
Title: Re: How to deal with the hosepipe ban?
Post by: rich83 on July 10, 2012, 10:47:28 pm
I managed to use my new Nilfisk for about 5 hours today. Patio cleaned, drive cleaned.  :happy2: :happy2: