Hosepipe Ban - Page 4

Ribald · 26 May 2006, 14:22

I have just checked the paperwork that Sutton & East Surrey Water sent us relating to the Non-Essential Use Drought Order 2006 that comes into force tomorrow (27th) which states:

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.....the use of water supplied by S&ESW an any part of its area of supply is prohibited for any of the following purposes:

5. The washing by hosepipe, sprinkler or other similar apparatus of road vehicles, boats, railway rolling stock or aircraft for any reason other than safety or hygiene.

I would consider the flushing of an outboard to be a safety issue as blocking of the waterways could lead to engine overheating could lead to engine siezure could lead to rescue situation.

Tim M · 27 May 2006, 13:16

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The East coast has a problem

Especially around here. I live about 8 miles from the sea. They say in 100 years we could be as little as 2 miles from it.

Will a pressure washer work ok from a water-butt or does it need a certain amount of pressue in the hose to draw from?

codprawn · 27 May 2006, 15:29

Well it has rained here for the last 10 days solid - I have never seen the rivers carrying so much water at this time of year. A ford that is normally dry nearly washed my discovery away - great fun!!!

What has it been like in the SE? Much rain?

Tim M · 27 May 2006, 16:38

Its been raining in Norfolk for the last week too.

Interesting that Norfolk is supposed to be the dryest county in the country yet we have more than enough water....

Limey Linda · 27 May 2006, 17:48

This is reply number 64. How is it possible to have so many replys about a frigging hosepipe??. This must be a world record!!!!

Pete7 · 27 May 2006, 19:09

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

How is it possible to have so many replys about a frigging hosepipe??. This must be a world record!!!!

Nah, this one is quite short for Ribnet, try a search on Jet drives, drillin a hole or even the Eurocommuter

Pete

Jimbo · 27 May 2006, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Nah, this one is quite short for Ribnet, try a search on Jet drives, drillin a hole or even the Eurocommuter

Pete

And console changes?

Rogue Wave · 27 May 2006, 19:20

we talk anout the weather a lot in this country!

slimtim · 17 June 2006, 09:35

Ok, I've just phoned southern water (who cover the whole of the isle of wight) and after asking whether I could use a hosepipe to run a boat engine, they said something along the lines of:

"A hosepipe can be used to wash a boat hull, engine and [i think] trailer and a motor bike engine, so yes you can use it to run your motor".

They said if anyone rings to complain about me doing so, they would be told the same thing. They obviously said I should use as little as possible.

Lovely Jubley.

Andy · 17 June 2006, 22:45

Do Southern Water have a hosepipe ban in place yet?

slimtim · 17 June 2006, 23:48

yeah, sussex kent and the isle of wight i think.

Biggles · 18 June 2006, 00:51

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

This is reply number 64. How is it possible to have so many replys about a frigging hosepipe??. This must be a world record!!!!

And the best part of this is that the UK is one of the wettest/Temperate countries in Northern Europe. I pay several hundred of your finest english pounds a year a year for water and can't use a hosepipe.
During the winter we were threatened with gas shortages because it was believed to be a cold winter.
Shame it wasn't a cold wet winter.
Neither of these events are exactly new. Its just that we have crap Government.

Limey Linda · 18 June 2006, 01:22

Hi Biggles

I live in a desert, Temp. today is 110 degrees F. However the humidity is only around 15 %. It only rains about 20 days of the year. Have house on 1 1/4 acres with lots of plants/trees, and a swimming pool that evaporates about 50 gals. per day, and automatic , underground sprinkler system. My annual water bill is about the same as yours, no hosepipe ban. I agree, I think you guys are being screwed.
At that cost it probably costs 05 P. to take a dump and flush. No wonder I saw so many people walking funny when I was last back in the UK.

Ribald · 18 June 2006, 07:22

Screwed is an understatement I think - water companies are still paying the shareholders

Biggles · 18 June 2006, 12:04

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

Hi Biggles

I live in a desert, Temp. today is 110 degrees F. However the humidity is only around 15 %. It only rains about 20 days of the year. Have house on 1 1/4 acres with lots of plants/trees, and a swimming pool that evaporates about 50 gals. per day, and automatic , underground sprinkler system. My annual water bill is about the same as yours, no hosepipe ban. I agree, I think you guys are being screwed.
At that cost it probably costs 05 P. to take a dump and flush. No wonder I saw so many people walking funny when I was last back in the UK.

JEALOUS !!!!

Limey Linda · 18 June 2006, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Biggles

JEALOUS !!!!

And to make you feel even worse. The cost of petrol is 0.45 pounds per ltr. We considered retiring back to the UK but decided we could not afford it.
Best of luck

John Kennett · 18 June 2006, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

It only rains about 20 days of the year. Have house on 1 1/4 acres with lots of plants/trees, and a swimming pool

Put the kettle on! We're all on our way . . .

John

Biggles · 19 June 2006, 06:10

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

We considered retiring back to the UK but decided we could not afford it.
Best of luck

You would have to be mad to do that !!!

tcwozere · 19 June 2006, 06:37

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Originally Posted by Andy

Do Southern Water have a hosepipe ban in place yet?

Check who you pay for water Andy, cos Portsmouth Water haven't a hosepipe ban..