syrup Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 See linkhttp://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...over_tyres.html Quote
Rich_Eason Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 I wonder if one day they will ever run out of things to investigate? :P I mean surely there must be more important things out there to look at such as... why does my local council decide to run a street sweeper down the road to wash it on a night which is forecasted to freeze? :D We are all too fat so eat healthy as long as you dont eat too much salad as that has pesticides, but chocolate can help reduce blood pressure as long as you dont have too much as you end up being fat....and round the bouy we go again. Moral of the story I think it is plain old common sence. You wouldnt stick the pressure hose lance square on to the CV Boot at point blank range if at all would you? I think we all know the damage these things can cause but with careful use they are an excellent tool. A screw driver is an excellent tool but you dont see research projects as to how dangerous it can be if you jabbed it in your eye! :lol: Its a good job I dont spray my imaginary boat with one... or it would sink Quote
Stuey Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 well done whoever commisioned that report! money well spent that :D Now why doesnt someone commision a report as to why the infra-red connections have stoped working on my lights!! Quote
Rich_Eason Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 The trouble is you dont know how much Auto Express has spun the original artical to read more "dramatic". Quote
syrup Posted January 25, 2007 Author Posted January 25, 2007 I've pressure washed my wheels for years without any problems. I hope! Quote
Safety Engineer Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 OK, so what pressure are they using, what nozzle, how far away from the tyre are they being used? Without this it's somewhat academic. Having used 'pressure washers' that are also used with a boost switch to scour rust of metalwork, I'm not sure I'd want to use that on my tyres <_< Rich, as for the screwdriver research - that's in next week's copy !! :P Quote
Rich_Eason Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 Rich, as for the screwdriver research - that's in next week's copy !! <_< Excellent... Can you let me know if its pozidrive, standard slot or even hand held electric...I need to know so I can can get the right amounts of Neurofen for afterwards :P It does matter...oh bugger taking too much Neurofen blocks you up....I'll get some Laxatives....oh bugger taking to many makes you anorexic...... I'm doomed. :P As SE said, completly academic as is makes no mention of how high a pressure was used for all we know it could have been tested on a 20year old tyre that had been obtained via a scrap yard. Quote
bill03 Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 No doubt a new EU directive will be following shortly. <_< Quote
Ciaran2903 Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 OK, i have two opinions here. 1. That article has a little more dignity than people here may suggest, how many people do you think wash their cars with a pressure washer...?? loads, and there are complete numpties out there who may not realise that point, however over emphasized it may be. 2. (and more importantly) if you dont like the article, dont read it, simple as that. It is like when old ladies ring up and complain about a nipple being shown on TV......change the channel then!!! No-one is forcing you to watch it, in the same way no-one is forcing you to read that article... That is just my personal opinion... <_< Quote
syrup Posted January 25, 2007 Author Posted January 25, 2007 Rich, as for the screwdriver research - that's in next week's copy !! :PNo next week I do believe they are conducting a test on which type of air to inflate your tyres, as the wrong type could prove damaging. <_< Quote
Rich_Eason Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 No next week I do believe they are conducting a test on which type of air to inflate your tyres, as the wrong type could prove damaging. <_< Dont joke because it will probably happen! I wash my car by hand :D as I ... 1. Have a long garden and cannot get the car near the house,2. Dont have an extension lead long enough,3. Nor have a hose long enough,4. Wouldnt like points 3 and 4 to mix,5. Would imagine I could wee faster by the time it comes out the end.6. Enjoy the elbow grease I love nipples (female :P ) so I know for sure I wouldnt be turning over any channels nor complaining :D Besides which I'd need to read the article before I decided I agreed with it or not! :P The point I was making Ciaran, is that common sense dictates as I pointed out in my first post. You wouldnt put the washer right up to any bearings or neat paintwork at full blast at about an inch off the body work and nor would you use it to wash your hands afterwards. Not that it affects me as I dont have a pressure washer nor do I really want one. :D :D Its all a bit of light hearted poking fun at some spun artical thats all..... Quote
bill03 Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 and more importantly) if you dont like the article, dont read it If people want to express an opinion on anything who are you to tell them not to?If you don't like the comments, don't read them.. Quote
wozza Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 OH SNAP! Sorry just thought that last comment from bill was funny <_< Quote
C4VTS Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 The warning about cleaning tyres was in the instructions with my Karcher pressure washer which I have had for several years. I have used my pressure washer for stripping paint off the garage which works quite well. I only use the pressure washer with an approved brush for car cleaning, and the water pressure is very low. Quote
Safety Engineer Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Did a little bit of digging and had a chat with one of our contractors who do high pressure cleaning, water jetting and water cutting. He is aware of some stuff that says 150psi is ott on rubber components. especially with a 'cutting' head, other attachments or a non directional spray head will alter things. My criticism is that the AE article doesn't quantify, and doesn't give practical advice. What precautions/pressures can be used any particular technique etc, what pressure do garage car washes put out. The sort of info that allows me to make an informed choice and take the appropriate precautions. In the safety industry the AE article is a 'bonkers conkers' story - long on emotive and scare but short on fact. But then it sells papers. As for the right air for tyres, OFN (Oxygen Free Nitrogen) is the best as it has good pressure retention properties and has no moisture content, also has a low level of expantion with heat. Unlike refridgerent gases (anyone remember R12) that expands quite a lot with heat. I investigated an accident where an aircon engineer used R12 to 'top up' a leaky tyre - it blew out at 70mph!! <_< Does the above post qualify me for a golden anorak award???? Quote
Rich_Eason Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 SE you have hit the nail on the head. No particular information to back up the claims that are made in the article and for that and the other information you are congratulated and now the owner of not a golden anorak but, a golden suit! (Couldnt find a pic of a anorak in gold!). Extra points for research ;) http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1093/goldlamesuit7515ut3.jpg Not sure how practicle this will be for wearing to work or if it fits into your dress code..... :D Quote
Stuey Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 Safety Engineer, you may now add anorak to your signiture ;) Quote
Ciaran2903 Posted January 26, 2007 Posted January 26, 2007 If people want to express an opinion on anything who are you to tell them not to?If you don't like the comments, don't read them..That is a very good point. Quote
Safety Engineer Posted January 27, 2007 Posted January 27, 2007 Rich, I have to wear hi-viz on site. Can't get much more hi-viz than a gold suit. I thank you !! Quote
billynibbles Posted January 27, 2007 Posted January 27, 2007 I'm told that the water comes out of my pressure washer at nearly 200 mph. Therefore the answer to the tyre problem is simple. Get Z-rated ones - after all, no one says you mustn't go out in the wet in case 'fast rain' hits your tyres. Sorry - couldn't wait till April 1st. If only these smilies were big enough to show when a 'thung' is firmly inside your 'theek'. Quote
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