Re: FEBUARY WEATHER
Posted: February 25th, 2015, 10:18 am
Being from Montana I have to completely disagree with using only cabin heat. That would take forever on a really cold day, and I've worked on plenty of cold days. I always use the defrosters. If the car has not been running they will blow cold air at first and gradually get warm as the engine warms up, which is exactly what you want. If the car has been in use the customer has already been using the defrosters. Just try defrosting your windshield using only cabin heat before you take your fist drive of the day and you'll understand. If cabin heat only works for you that is great but in my experience it just doesn't cut it in really cold weather.
As far as staying warm I agree with screeenman. Insulated coveralls and a good pair of boots got me through a lot of winters even when the temperatures were well below zero F. I also like mittens with a zipper to allow you get your fingers out when you need them without exposing the rest of your hand and a good stocking hat. One great thing about working in cold weather is a temporary reduction in competition.
I almost hate to mention it but here in the banana belt the last couple of weeks have been amazingly warm and sunny. In fact, most of the winter has been warmer and dryer than normal here. However, that means there is less rock on the road so we might pay for this nice weather in the spring whereas those of you that are having extremely bad weather now should have a great spring.
As far as staying warm I agree with screeenman. Insulated coveralls and a good pair of boots got me through a lot of winters even when the temperatures were well below zero F. I also like mittens with a zipper to allow you get your fingers out when you need them without exposing the rest of your hand and a good stocking hat. One great thing about working in cold weather is a temporary reduction in competition.
I almost hate to mention it but here in the banana belt the last couple of weeks have been amazingly warm and sunny. In fact, most of the winter has been warmer and dryer than normal here. However, that means there is less rock on the road so we might pay for this nice weather in the spring whereas those of you that are having extremely bad weather now should have a great spring.