DIY Windshield Washer
Feb 13, 2024 10:38:22 #
I came across this on a website last night, and I ordered these. Drop a tablet into a gallon of water, and you have a gallon of windshield washer fluid for about $0.08. Naturally, it will freeze if the temperature drops below 32°. I've read that adding eight ounces of isopropyl alcohol will keep it from freezing. I'll test that before I try it. Some sites recommend adding dish liquid to the mixture. I tried that many years ago, and it gummed-up the nozzles.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C22RBPN2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C22RBPN2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Feb 13, 2024 13:59:08 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
jerryc41 wrote:
I came across this on a website last night, and I ... (show quote)
Buying from the dealer, no issues
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Feb 13, 2024 20:20:20 #
SteveFranz
Loc: Durham, NC
A few years ago I attended the 'Great American Truck Show' in Dallas. One of the show's exhibitors was giving away something like that. A few drops in your washer tank and the spray would be more effective to clean your windshield.
It was horrible - streaked, left bubbles all over. I ended up flushing out my washer tank.
It was horrible - streaked, left bubbles all over. I ended up flushing out my washer tank.
Feb 13, 2024 20:51:21 #
Feb 14, 2024 08:02:25 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
For northern climes just use a gallon of whiskey! 
Effective and economical, right?
Feb 14, 2024 10:33:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I came across this on a website last night, and I ... (show quote)
Some things mentioned / listed in the Amazon ad:
-- "washer fluid"
-- "specific uses: car, glass, windshield"
-- "climate pledge friendly: health and household"
-- "please keep it out of reach of children to prevent swallowing"
-- "special feature. -- concentrate"
-- "Legal Disclaimer :
Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition."
_______________________________
WAIT !!!......... WHAT???
Maybe you'll find bugs attracted to a good tasting, climate friendly, dietary supplement residue on your windshield???
Feb 14, 2024 10:34:56 #
badapple
Loc: Twin Lake, Michigan
BassmanBruce wrote:
For northern climes just use a gallon of whiskey!
I’ll ride on your hood if you do!
Feb 14, 2024 10:40:09 #
dustie wrote:
Some things mentioned / listed in the Amazon ad: b... (show quote)
Warnings are necessary because of idiots.
Feb 14, 2024 10:47:54 #
Feb 15, 2024 08:00:17 #
I bought a liter of 99% isopropryl alcohol to soak my DMM. After soaking it looks fine so I save it perhaps I use it for windshield washer.
Feb 15, 2024 08:03:11 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I bought a liter of 99% isopropryl alcohol to soak my DMM. After soaking it looks fine so I save it perhaps I use it for windshield washer.
Did you soak the internals or just the case?
Feb 15, 2024 08:40:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Did you soak the internals or just the case?
Short answer just the internals and not the case.
My DMM had a problem. When it is set to measure resistance and you don't plug in the test leads or having them plugged in but not touching anything it should display OL (which means overload as the resistance is over 600 megaohms), however mine would display something around 240 megaohms in this condition. There is no need to measure higher than say 100 megaohms or so, so I left it in that condition for a long time. Then someone in an electronic forum said there is somehow moisture gets into it and cause what they cause PCB leakage and the remedy is to soak the main circuit board in alcohol for 24 hours. So I removed the internals from the case, removed the LCD display and soak the rest in alcohol for a day. Dry it for a few hours in front of a fan. It fixed the problem. So in fact the pure (I only have 99% but they recommend as pure as possible) alcohol drives out the moisture.
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