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Post by pawleyplumber on Oct 11, 2020 12:12:05 GMT
Hi all. Anyone else using freeze machines. I've brought this ro frost turbo 2 brought it cheap for £250 second hand and it's definitely made its own spot on the van ( but Jesus it's a heavy beast 40kg ) I use it quite alot wasn't very good at one point but got it re gassed and made a massive difference. Radiator valve changes in hotel and care homes no problems good for 2 port valves and even stopcocks when carnt turn the main tap of in the roads. made my money back on second job. And it's still going strong just a little review if anyone is thinking about getting one. It's best used with a bit of tissue around the head of the freeze aswell freezes 15mm in about 5 minutes buy the time I have ad a fag and a cuppa ready to go.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 11, 2020 12:19:29 GMT
I’ve heard they’re good
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Post by pawleyplumber on Oct 11, 2020 17:21:00 GMT
yeah this one is a decent one I did have a eco one alot smaller and lighter bit wasn't reliable a bit hit and miss with. But this one does save a lot of time specially when working on open vented systems and you know there a pain to get running again.
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Post by dickpuller on Oct 11, 2020 18:27:13 GMT
I bought a Rotten bugger Plumb Freeze Eco from eBay, repaired it & use it a lot. Simple Peltier technology, it’s the size of a Brief Case - very handy👍👍👍
Over the Winter, I may make my own machine, just for fits & giggles😎😎
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Post by DIYDafty on Oct 11, 2020 18:38:10 GMT
Out of interest do the machines work if the water is flowing?
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Post by tomplum on Oct 12, 2020 20:17:51 GMT
No, the water has to be still, running waters won't freeze, having said that, there are exemptions from the rule, If you can't stop the water, don't even try because, you will be the master of disaster  |
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Post by pawleyplumber on Oct 17, 2020 17:16:34 GMT
Tom I always make it clear to my customers before I do the work it can go wrong very quickly but I have faith in this machine used it alot and never flooded anyone yet.
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Post by tomplum on Oct 18, 2020 22:14:55 GMT
well good on you pawley, I had a very bad experience once but, having said that, it was 20 years ago so maybe I need to catch up. nice to know they've improved keep us young and in touch and thanks for the post ,  |
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