Quick question for any emergency services driver.
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What do you guys do about your windows misting/iceing up in cold weather? The other day I got into the car and it took the best part of 5 minutes to get the car de-iced and de misted to a level where I felt it was safe to start driveing.
Obviously you guys can't really afford 5 minutes so what do you do? Do you keep your vehicles heated or is there some sort of de-misting/mist repelling spray that you use?
Obviously you guys can't really afford 5 minutes so what do you do? Do you keep your vehicles heated or is there some sort of de-misting/mist repelling spray that you use?
RabD said:
What do you guys do about your windows misting/iceing up in cold weather? The other day I got into the car and it took the best part of 5 minutes to get the car de-iced and de misted to a level where I felt it was safe to start driveing.
Obviously you guys can't really afford 5 minutes so what do you do? Do you keep your vehicles heated or is there some sort of de-misting/mist repelling spray that you use?
Police they tend to be in use 24/7.Obviously you guys can't really afford 5 minutes so what do you do? Do you keep your vehicles heated or is there some sort of de-misting/mist repelling spray that you use?
That's a really good question, I find that if you spray deicer on the windows they then mist up and you have spend goodness how long waiting for it to clear because the aircon won't work below 5 degrees.
The only thing I have done recently to avoid this is to scrape the frost/ice off and that way they don't mist up, but that takes at least 5 minutes.
The only thing I have done recently to avoid this is to scrape the frost/ice off and that way they don't mist up, but that takes at least 5 minutes.
vonhosen said:
RabD said:
What do you guys do about your windows misting/iceing up in cold weather? The other day I got into the car and it took the best part of 5 minutes to get the car de-iced and de misted to a level where I felt it was safe to start driveing.
Obviously you guys can't really afford 5 minutes so what do you do? Do you keep your vehicles heated or is there some sort of de-misting/mist repelling spray that you use?
Police they tend to be in use 24/7.Obviously you guys can't really afford 5 minutes so what do you do? Do you keep your vehicles heated or is there some sort of de-misting/mist repelling spray that you use?
I use hot water from an old washing up liquid bottle. The water is about 50C, taken from the hot tap until the bottle is 2/3 or 3/4 full then topped up with cold tap water and mixed up. On a very cold day it might take 2 bottles' worth.
Pour this on your windscreen, start the car up and drive off with clear windows. It takes significantly less than 5 minutes
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Pour this on your windscreen, start the car up and drive off with clear windows. It takes significantly less than 5 minutes
.The Tuscan Rat said:
wasted years said:
The Tuscan Rat said:
Always find that if you don't put the coffee on the dash while eating the doughnut it keeps the screen clear !!!
Back in a toasty warm car again or you still being hardcore on the bike?
Another question for the services if i may?
If you find you can't get through a set of traffic lights 'cos the driver in front won't risk his licence by crossing the white line and pulling to one side (im talking about when it can be safely done, ie without entering the junction itself) do you continue to pressurise that driver by sitting behind with lights and bells going, or do you knock them off and then set them going again when you can continue on your way?
If you find you can't get through a set of traffic lights 'cos the driver in front won't risk his licence by crossing the white line and pulling to one side (im talking about when it can be safely done, ie without entering the junction itself) do you continue to pressurise that driver by sitting behind with lights and bells going, or do you knock them off and then set them going again when you can continue on your way?
carrotchomper said:
R_U_LOCAL said:
I always run with the A/C switched on, irrespective of the season.
Typical BiB. Wasting the public's fuel money on your own comfort. Why don't you catch some rapists and murderers?
Someone had to start 
Heebeegeetee said:
Another question for the services if i may?
If you find you can't get through a set of traffic lights 'cos the driver in front won't risk his licence by crossing the white line and pulling to one side (im talking about when it can be safely done, ie without entering the junction itself) do you continue to pressurise that driver by sitting behind with lights and bells going, or do you knock them off and then set them going again when you can continue on your way?
Turn them off, generally go offside if safe to though so it isn't a problem.If you find you can't get through a set of traffic lights 'cos the driver in front won't risk his licence by crossing the white line and pulling to one side (im talking about when it can be safely done, ie without entering the junction itself) do you continue to pressurise that driver by sitting behind with lights and bells going, or do you knock them off and then set them going again when you can continue on your way?
Deva Link said:
wasted years said:
vonhosen said:
Police they tend to be in use 24/7.
Every marked car would be out at every station I've worked at.
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