Hosepipe Ban - Tips on how to wash your car....

[Wezzel]

I like the idea of the detailing spray but I have trouble getting my head around rubbing dirt and grit into the paintwork. does the spray somehow lubricate the surface and stop this happening?

 

[Goldfish11]

Karcher seems to be on the case

You are right Diesel Man, I guess the problem is every time it rains on my car it looks dirty!

Anyway I am now tempted to get a pressure washer. Just phoned up Karcher and you can get a "suction kit" which filters the water and can be put in a water butt or bucket - Cost £39.99.

Also according to their site you save water!

Karcher have this on their site.

Save Water

With a hot summer just around the corner it is likely that many areas of the UK will be subject to a hosepipe ban. High pressure cleaners are up to 90% more efficient than a garden hose, read our Q&A below to find out how to reduce your water consumption:

Q: How much water does a high pressure cleaner use?

A: A high pressure cleaner will use between 400 to 600 litres of water per hour. A saving of up to 90% when compared to a garden hose which uses up to 3500 litres per hour.

Q: How else does a high pressure cleaner save water?

A: Kärcher high pressure cleaners are all fitted with an auto-stop facility, when the trigger gun is released the machines pump automatically cuts out and stops the water flow. Saving both water, electricity and prolonging the life of your machine.

Q: Can I still use my high pressure cleaner during a hose pipe ban?

A: By connecting your high pressure cleaner to a hose pipe you will be contravening the water authorities advice. However, certain Kärcher pressure washers can be used without being connected to a hose pipe. With a suction kit accessory it is possible to draw water from a water butt, bucket or static water source. The suction kit is also fitted with a filter to remove any unwanted particles.
Q: Does my high pressure cleaner save water by cleaning more quickly?

A: Yes, because water is applied at high pressure, cleaning tasks are carried out quicker than other conventional methods. Saving you both time and water.

 

[WLeg]

Anyone know that the ban has been lifted ????

http://www.water-guide.org.uk/hose-pipe-bans.html

Anyone see any press/news about this though ? - They made a big thing about it coming in...

Edit - Just found this on the Daily Express:-

"THE first drought warning of the year has been issued – weeks after most hosepipe bans were lifted.

Independent long-range forecasters said millions ­living in drought-stricken parts of the country could expect the return of water restrictions from June."

Edit - more news...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=434214&in_page_id=1770

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1449732.ece

 

[chrispy]

This is one of the benefits of living in the middle of nowhere The last time we had a ban it didn't mean a bloody thing coz no-one can see us out where we are.

 

[Dieselman]

This is one of the benefits of living in the middle of nowhere The last time we had a ban it didn't mean a bloody thing coz no-one can see us out where we are.

Is that knocking on the front door we can hear....

 

[Dieselman]

This is one of the benefits of living in the middle of nowhere The last time we had a ban it didn't mean a bloody thing coz no-one can see us out where we are.

Ahh, but zee vater companis have zee listenink device to track zee vater goink down zee pipe....

 

[Wezzel]

Many of the fields I drive past on a daily basis are still badly flooded. Almost all the ditches are full to bursting so, yes, there is bound to be a hosepipe ban again very soon

Don't you just love the water companies

 

[Howard]

On a serious note ....

I can't find the internal mailing at the mo ( and if i did i couldn't tell you about it as its confidential ) , but we have had over 150% of the projected rainfall over the last 8 months and apparently a hosepipe ban looks extremely unlikely this year ...

Nearly all the aquifers and reservoirs are fully recharged (with the exception of a couple in Gloucs. ) and very little pumping is taking place , most of the landwater is being allowed to run off , as anyone living near the Thames will testify ....

No doubt someone will save this post, so that when we do have a ban this year, you can wave it in my face and tell me 'I told you so ...'

 

[Wezzel]

Nice one Howard. I made that little dig about the water companies with my tongue firmly in my cheek expecting you to reply .

I was expecting a load of grief but on a serious note it's good news that we are well stocked up for the summer.

I just hope people are sensible about using sprinklers etc (unlike my neighbour who has been using his already )