Science says .....
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Mark Topic as New
- Mark Topic as Read
- Float this Topic for Current User
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Printer Friendly Page
- Plusnet Community
- :
- Forum
- :
- Other forums
- :
- General Chat
- :
- Science says .....
Science says .....
10-11-2017 2:55 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
According to our favourite ( OTT ) reporters .......
Sunday night could be the coldest night of the season so far with -8C possible in sheltered Scottish glens
In a further sign of the big freeze that could last until Christmas, snow showers are forecast on Saturday and Sunday, predominantly across the Scottish hills, according to the Met Office.
Here`s the fastest way to defrost your windscreen... according to science.
However, it would seem that those instructions require you ot have the engine running, and it already warmed up... while the process is in operation....
Two points about that.....1. Leaving a vehicle unattended whilst the engine is running, is illegal.
2. lt would probably also nullify your car insurance if it were nicked ! ! ! ..
so here is "shutter`s way to go"! >>>>....
before settling down to brekky..... Make up two hot water bottles.... place them on the dash board, lock your car... and then go back in doors, have your brekky,... when you come out again... the screen will be free of frost.. it will also be warm, and your breath will not "fog" it up as you drive off to work... !
Re: Science says .....
10-11-2017 3:20 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
Good idea, my approach takes longer but defrosts all the windows plus a warm car.
I simply put a mains powered fan heater in my car connected to an extension lead, have my breakfast and 15 minutes later job done.
I am fortunate to have a drive to park my car on and access to a external power socket.
Re: Science says .....
10-11-2017 3:36 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
@gleneagles I sometimes do the same.... especially if it is an "early start"... i.e. before 9 am.... when the car is REALLY cold...as you say, it also warms up the whole of the interior...
Of course, with it being on an extension lead, you can , usually, lock the car for security....
Re: Science says .....
10-11-2017 5:23 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
Heated front and rear screens are the answer. It only takes a few minutes
Just got home and the temperature has been dropping noticeably all afternoon.
.
Re: Science says .....
10-11-2017 5:42 PM - edited 10-11-2017 5:46 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
Re: Science says .....
10-11-2017 5:42 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
In some cases that might be correct but not all cars have heated front windows, oddly enough my honda has heated seats and wing mirrors but no heated front window.
Re: Science says .....
10-11-2017 8:49 PM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
Just remember to not blast the windscreen with hot air or pour hot water over it when it's cold, otherwise you could end up with cracks running along it which would mean needing a new windscreen...
Re: Science says .....
11-11-2017 6:52 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
When faced with two choices, simply toss a coin. It works not because it settles the question for you. But because in that brief moment while the coin is in the air. You suddenly know what you are hoping for.
Re: Science says .....
11-11-2017 7:41 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
The ford patent ran out some years ago. Until other manufacturers fit them in the quantities that ford do, they will be an expensive option - catch 22!
Re: Science says .....
11-11-2017 9:22 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
@DaveyH wrote:
I just park the car in the garage...
There is so much, 'essential' junk in my garage I can hardly get in myself let alone a car.
Looking around at the number of cars parked in driveways or on the road where houses have garages I suspect I am not alone.
Re: Science says .....
11-11-2017 9:30 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
Actually, I think you'll find most modern cars (AKA 'Tonka Toys') won't fit in a traditional home garage because they are too 'fat'.
Re: Science says .....
11-11-2017 10:59 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
I doubt mine would - though I would have to get a skip in first to clear out the rubbish in mine.
I have a lot, including an old washing machine my sister left round.
So at least I have a spare if mine goes wrong .. think it still works, well it did around 6 years ago when it was last used
Re: Science says .....
11-11-2017 11:32 AM - edited 11-11-2017 11:34 AM
- Mark as New
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Highlight
- Report to Moderator
Next y'all be worrying about engine oil heaters. We used to holiday over in Montana (USA) in November/December where the day time temperature would be about 10 deg F. Many of the motels would have electricity points in their outdoor parking bays where you could connect a cable to your (engine oil) block heater to keep your engine warm overnight. It makes starting a lot easier.
Edit: added link to heaters.
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Mark Topic as New
- Mark Topic as Read
- Float this Topic for Current User
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Printer Friendly Page