Hot Water For Your Hose

Probably wouldn't work for the OP's mobile/outdoors operation though.
Bob
Tankless is exactly what I thought of when I read the OP. It would most definitely work in a mobile environment provided his generator was able to supply the correct amount of amps. In fact, a tankless water heater would probably be the only true solution for producing endless hot water.
The only caveat I would offer is to be careful with the temperature of the water. Too hot and you start to liquifying the wax which then de-bonds and runs off the vehicle like melted butter. Mike or Larry (especially since Larry lives in New York and has done this job through many north-east winters) could most likely give the temp to avoid reaching. Besides, when it's say, 20 deg. outside, 80 deg water will feel a lot hotter than it actually is and is probably hot enough to do just about anything needed to be done - save for melting tar and removing some of the more stubborn bug innards.
 
Believe it or not...
Under certain circumstances, hot water freezes before cold water.
I have actually seen this happen.

Warm-water car-washing...during colder weather would be nice...
but you may have to work as fast, or faster, than if the water was cold.

Just a thought.

:)

Bob

In this context, it won't though.

Hot water freezes SOLID before cold water because of an insulation effect. Place a cup of cold water outside, it'll freeze on the outside, insulated the water inside from the cold, meaning it takes longer to freeze.

Take some HOT water, and it'll take much longer to develop that 'shell' and instead will form an 'ice cube' in the middle that will grow. The hot water will freeze solid before the cold water. However, the cold water will develop ice, first. And in thin amounts (beads/sheets) the cold water will freeze faster.

At least; that's how I understand it and how it was explained to me! I could be wrong!

But, hot water in ice trays really does speed it up!

OP; one thing to consider is how cold the car is that you are working on. Hot water on cold glass can cause it to crack. Don't believe me? Take a glass and stick it in the freezer overnight. Run the hot water through the tap until it's nice and steamy hot. Put the frozen glass underneath the stream of hot water. Prest-o crack-o!

I don't think it's super likely with 'warm' water, especially if the car is kept in an attached garage where it's likely much warmer than the outside (but not necessarily warm!). But just a 'heads up.
 
I should have specified that Id rather warm water. Either way, nobody knows of any attachments on the market?
 
In this context, it won't though.

But, hot water in ice trays really does speed it up!
Tankless is exactly what I thought of when I read the OP.
It would most definitely work in a mobile environment provided his generator was able to supply the correct amount of amps.
In the context of mobile detailing, out of doors, in below 32°F temperatures: I believe it will...
Basis:
Per the hot water in ice trays example, as well as a tankless water heater: One would have to detail-wash very quickly.
Then:
How clean...can a person get a vehicle when ice is forming?
Would this increase the chances of marring-up a vehicle?


OP; one thing to consider is how cold the car is that you are working on.
Just a well-meant reminder:

Keep in mind the surrounding air, and vehicles panels' temperatures, whenever mobile detailing...
especially when it's hovering around, or is below, freezing temperatures.

Disclaimer:
My opinions are based solely on the fact the I got the impression the OP is going to try to wash vehicles outdoors,
during the cold season, when temperatures will be sometimes below freezing...Often for a long stretch of time.


:)

Bob
 
In context of OP IIRC he's in a location were freezing isn't a huge concern; Florida right?...
Either way, for what Bob is saying, This is why it's best to only work in section with any detailing procedure, when working in extreme temperatures whether hot or cold.
I work more along the lines of warm rinseless solutions during cold months. And try to get all my work done before the sun starts setting and wind chills blow through.

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Where I used to work we did environmental abatement and had to set up showers onsite with water reclamation tanks. We used I believe 20 gallon 110 v hot water heaters. In your context you would probably need to plug it in overnight and let the insulated tank keep it warm during the day. Unfortunately I'm sure 20 gallons of hot water is not enough and it would be a lot of extra room.
I would think you could set up a gas tankless hot water heater to run off propane and then just solder up a manifold to hook it all together.
 
In context of OP IIRC he's in a location were freezing isn't a huge concern; Florida right?...
Either way, for what Bob is saying, This is why it's best to only work in section with any detailing procedure, when working in extreme temperatures whether hot or cold.
I work more along the lines of warm rinseless solutions during cold months. And try to get all my work done before the sun starts setting and wind chills blow through.

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^^^Good advice^^^

According to the below...Maryland appears to be the OP's State
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Bob
 
You are referring to Mass, not weight right?

Originally Posted by swanicyouth
What's next?
Am I going to find out 10 lbs of feathers weigh more than 10lbs of bricks ?

They never will...whenever both are in a total vacuum.
 
You are referring to Mass, not weight right?

^^^Why?^^^

Originally Posted by swanicyouth
What's next?
Am I going to find out 10 lbs of feathers weigh more than 10lbs of bricks ?


They never will...whenever both are in a total vacuum.

The weight of an object depends on where it is located...
while its mass stays the same, regardless.
If it's matter to begin with, that is.


(That was FUN!!!)

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Bob
 
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