Hosepipe Ban?

[JonnyFive]

So, apparently here in the South East we have a hosepipe ban on the way.

How do we clean our cars if we're not allowed to use the hose?

[matthias73]

Bucket, or just don't?

Its not the end of the world, is it?

[JonnyFive]

matthias73 said:

Bucket, or just don't?

Its not the end of the world, is it?

Not the end of the world.. But as we're on PH, we enjoy cars.. Clean cars. Weekends are for cleaning cars.

How long do these bans usually go on for?

[sebhaque]

matthias73 said:

Bucket, or just don't?

Its not the end of the world, is it?

You don't need to clean your windows, but you do it anyway, don't you? Bit of a silly thing to say on a motoring enthusiast's website, don't you think?

Anyway, back to the subject in hand. Have you got a garage or somewhere you can run a pipe over your car without being noticed (or do your neighbours really care?). If not, stick a shower head on your (painted white) hosepipe, nothing saying you can't give your car a shower!

[jains15]

Last time it was bandied about, car washing was banned. However there was also a requirement to clean safety and legal elements clean which meant lights, windows & number plates and using tap water was permitted for doing this

[JonnyFive]

sebhaque said:

You don't need to clean your windows, but you do it anyway, don't you? Bit of a silly thing to say on a motoring enthusiast's website, don't you think?

This is PH remember.. replies are expected.

[FreeLitres]

Move North?

[matthias73]

sebhaque said:

matthias73 said:

Bucket, or just don't?

Its not the end of the world, is it?

You don't need to clean your windows, but you do it anyway, don't you? Bit of a silly thing to say on a motoring enthusiast's website, don't you think?

Anyway, back to the subject in hand. Have you got a garage or somewhere you can run a pipe over your car without being noticed (or do your neighbours really care?). If not, stick a shower head on your (painted white) hosepipe, nothing saying you can't give your car a shower!

Well yes, the reason why I said it is because if he really wanted it clean, he would use a bucket ect, but mainly because the bans don't last too long (normally)

[sebhaque]

JonnyFive said:

This is PH remember.. replies are expected.

Fair point... looking at the (worrying) pile of empty beers after TG tonight, maybe it's best I turn in Never been one for forum confrontations, furious typing isn't one of my interests

[Stu R]

If it means that much to you just buy a load of distilled water, doesn't cost much.

[JonnyFive]

FreeLitres said:

Move North?

Guess jet washes will still be open so can go over and do it there and do all the details at home..

[matthias73]

sebhaque said:

JonnyFive said:

This is PH remember.. replies are expected.

Fair point... looking at the (worrying) pile of empty beers after TG tonight, maybe it's best I turn in Never been one for forum confrontations, furious typing isn't one of my interests

I'm going to back out gracefully here haha
I admit to cleaning mine on a weekly basis, but I don't mind if I can't for a while.
Anyway, must save grace so will go to the kitchen to cook bacon.

[Sargeant Orange]

So would a ban put all the Polish car cleaning places up sh*t creek or do they get some exemptions as it's their business?

[sebhaque]

matthias73 said:

I'm going to back out gracefully here haha
I admit to cleaning mine on a weekly basis, but I don't mind if I can't for a while.
Anyway, must save grace so will go to the kitchen to cook bacon.

Apologies if I sounded harsh, I'm not particularly coherent tonight! I think I missed the point of your post and I appreciate your lack of rising to my reply let's draw a line under this thread!

[matthias73]

sebhaque said:

Apologies if I sounded harsh, I'm not particularly coherent tonight! I think I missed the point of your post and I appreciate your lack of rising to my reply let's draw a line under this thread!

No worries, a lot gets lost in translation on the web eh

[JonnyFive]

I don't mind not cleaning it for a while.. But how long is a while? Weeks/Months?

[Robb F]

JonnyFive said:

sebhaque said:

You don't need to clean your windows, but you do it anyway, don't you? Bit of a silly thing to say on a motoring enthusiast's website, don't you think?

This is PH remember.. replies are expected.

I think that's a bit harsh, it is a valid response to your quandary, just don't wash it until the ban ends. Or as suggested, bucket of water, or even albanian car wash or a normal car wash.

Detailing world is that way --->

[JonnyFive]

Robb F said:

I think that's a bit harsh, it is a valid response to your quandary, just don't wash it until the ban ends. Or as suggested, bucket of water, or even albanian car wash or a normal car wash.

Detailing world is that way --->

Was a sarcastic reply.. Whats the need?

It's a genuine question, we're on a motoring forum.. Thus we surely must enjoy keeping the things we spend our money on in good condition?

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So a hosepipe ban.. Whats the usual length of them? Are we talking weeks or is it months?

[STash07]

so what would actually happen if you were caught using a hospipe in a hose pipe ban?

[Big Al.]

Last time we had a ban down here in Sussex IIRC it lasted nearly a year.

Car wash companies were OK as they were running a business, it was only really aimed at domestic households it was called a hosepipe ban. We could only use a hose to clean a patio, fill a swimming pool or fill a water butt, we could not use it for washing cars or watering the garden.

Fingers crossed for this year

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/8241618.Sussex_hose...

And for those in risk areas

http://www.hosepipeban.org.uk/category/hosepipe-ba...