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chrisgixer

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Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« on: 27 July 2013, 00:43:52 »
Just a heads up.  :)


http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/06/14/pneumonia_screenwash/


Bit of an over dramatic title but it gets your attention.
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #1 on: 27 July 2013, 08:18:22 »
They are selling strawberry or lemon smelling screen wash now  ::)
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #2 on: 27 July 2013, 08:29:07 »
its been known about in the trade for a number of years as a possible.

if you was "wanting to be carefull with your money" you can use a cup of bleach,to kill the bactria that live in there,but its not a genuine part.
 whoops should have said to clean the washer bottle out,then refill
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #3 on: 27 July 2013, 08:34:46 »
Quote from: biggriffin on 27 July 2013, 08:29:07
its been known about in the trade for a number of years as a possible.

if you was "wanting to be carefull with your money" you can use a cup of bleach,to kill the bactria that live in there,but its not a genuine part.

...wreak havoc with your paintwork.... ::)
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #4 on: 27 July 2013, 08:37:33 »
I'd like some custard smelling screen wash  ::)
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« Reply #5 on: 27 July 2013, 09:30:15 »
Magic Tree smelling screen wash?  :P
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« Reply #6 on: 27 July 2013, 13:43:13 »
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #7 on: 27 July 2013, 14:28:34 »
Dish Washer Tablet work well, have to dissolve it first with warm water and a wee drop of white vinegar.  :y
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #8 on: 27 July 2013, 16:16:29 »
always use a little drop of meths in mine don't know if it kills bugs and germs but don't freeze sure cleans the windows and if your thirsty?
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #9 on: 27 July 2013, 18:35:32 »
Don't think it lasts long enough in a car with HID's to ever have legionella bacteria.  ::)

Seem to be able to practically empty the washer bottle on a long journey in poor driving conditions.
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #10 on: 27 July 2013, 19:15:26 »
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 July 2013, 18:35:32
Don't think it lasts long enough in a car with HID's to ever have legionella bacteria.  ::)

Seem to be able to practically empty the washer bottle on a long journey in poor driving conditions.

Aye i've noticed it really uses it up much quicker when the lights are on  :o
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #11 on: 28 July 2013, 10:19:29 »
Quote from: VXL V6 on 27 July 2013, 18:35:32
Don't think it lasts long enough in a car with HID's to ever have legionella bacteria.  ::)

Seem to be able to practically empty the washer bottle on a long journey in poor driving conditions.
Mrs TB gets through screen wash faster than she gets through Pimms on a hot day.

I think TBE still has a full winter mix in, as she doesn't use it much ;D.  Of course, the saving grace is I can just put water in for now, and it will still be a strong mix.
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« Reply #12 on: 28 July 2013, 12:59:01 »
Did it survive intact then :-\ That crash bar makes for a pretty effective heat shield if it did :y
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #13 on: 28 July 2013, 19:49:47 »
Quote from: ex taxi al on 28 July 2013, 12:59:01
Did it survive intact then :-\ That crash bar makes for a pretty effective heat shield if it did :y
Yup, I think Irmscher bumpers are perfect insulators...  ...even the foam padding behind is in tact.
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Re: Use screen wash or risk legionnaires
« Reply #14 on: 28 July 2013, 19:51:01 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 July 2013, 19:49:47
Quote from: ex taxi al on 28 July 2013, 12:59:01
Did it survive intact then :-\ That crash bar makes for a pretty effective heat shield if it did :y
Yup, I think Irmscher bumpers are perfect insulators...  ...even the foam padding behind is in tact.

What's the word from Josh's bumper man?
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