kneerick | 01-21-2009 | comment profile send pm notify |
soon to be starting a new job were it is how shall i say chillie,does anyone have any tips on stayiing warm? |
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kneerick | 01-21-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
o yeah low teen's or even single digit temp's |
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Todd | 01-21-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
The best one i have heard is dont use all your hot water to fill your water tank before your wife showers or you will get the cold shoulder. |
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kneerick | 01-21-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
no problem there ill be out of town! Iam going to buy a water heater $50 bucks to heat my water tank just so it stays liquid water is your best friend,a co woker said the company won't pay for that, but it dose'nt matter.what does matter is being able to get the pump clean! |
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scolew | 01-21-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
my advice for cold weather is: dress in layers don't sweat to much stay dry, if it snows, put on your raingear keep your hands, feet and especially your ears covered dry and warm take advantage of the exhaust from generators, they put off alot of heat, just don't burn yourself or your clothing.Important note: generators put off sparks The most important advice that I can give is don't get so severely cold that you get hyperthermic. It is deadly. Keep some coffee,tea or just warm water available to keep your core temperature up. All this advice is pretty much common sense and some may laugh, but it has helped me get through and I've worked in some pretty cold weather with low wind chill, even before I started pumping. |
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ShortStik | 01-21-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
adjust to being cold. |
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Pigpen3 | 01-22-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
I use under armor every day works great wet or dry. Extra cloths sox undies coat gloves, for WHEN YOU GET WET and you WILL GET WET LOL> Noth'n better than stripp'n down in the middle of winter |
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Dan | 01-22-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
has anyone ever heard of wearing dress socks that are all synthetic in the winter to keep your feet warm. Had a Laborer tell me that it works great just have not had the courage to to try it. |
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TooTall | 01-22-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
Insulated coveralls!!! Felt packs or wool boot liners like "Sorels". Drop another $20 or $30 on a hot/cold 12v lunchbox that plugs into the cig. lighter, you'll love it! Bring a small propane torch and a couple spare bottles for defrosting. |
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38zman | 01-23-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
Layers of wicking clothing help alot I am also a ski patroler in the winter and I use my base layer clothing for pumping it costs alot but you stay warm no matter how cold it is and I have winter boots that are rated to minus 100. Always have extra cloths with you because if a water line goes you need to change asap otherwise hypothermia can set in dont take nothing for granted. So if you can go to a ski shop and ask for wicking base layer clothing and buy 2 pairs of everything |
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38zman | 01-23-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
ps.... coldest I ever pumped concrete -35 coldest I ever patroled -48 yes there are people who are dumb enough to ski or board in that temp which brings me to this who is the dumbest the one who skis/boards in that temp or the ones who go and save them.....lol |
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Vala | 01-23-2009 | reply profile send pm notify |
Well, here in Iceland the formula 4 staying warm and dry are WOOL!!! Wool long john´s, Wool Shirt, Wool sock´s Wool hat, Wool glove´s And rain and wind prof overalls...And wear the wool next too you´r skin then you will be warm even if you get a litle weet.. And the best is the icelandic cardigan :c) |