Hotshot Windshield Washer system

[iamwiz82]

Anyone have one?

http://www.buyhotshot.com/

Basically, it heats windshield washer fluid to 145 degree F and sprays it out. The first shot is almost steam, allowing to deice wipers. It then automatically sprays every few seconds to clear off the glass. It has been tested and they say it wont crack the glass in sub zero temps. Looks prety nifty to me. I may have to get one, its only $250..

 

[rh71]

Interesting solution. My dad has one of those hand scrapers that have a heating coil on the underside (attach to the cigarette lighter for power). It works, but it's extremely slow and you're still out there scraping away...

Either way, this is NY and it doesn't get THAT cold enough to warrant this solution. For others, desperation leads to many things...

 

[theknight571]

Wouldn't you still run the risk of breaking the washer arm?

Once I hit the "Wash" button, without realizing that the blades were completely frozen to the windshield, and...SNAP...the arm busted, not just the blade portion but the arm that swipes back and forth.

I like the idea though.

- TK

 

[Evadman]

I use special windshield washer fluid with antifreeze/deiser aditives in the winter. Costs about $3.50 for a gallon vs 89 cents, bhut it is worth it.

One of the nicest things about dodge 2500 trucks is the full gallon capacity of the resovoir

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Evadman
I use special windshield washer fluid with antifreeze/deiser aditives in the winter. Costs about $3.50 for a gallon vs 89 cents, bhut it is worth it.

One of the nicest things about dodge 2500 trucks is the full gallon capacity of the resovoir

my neon takes 1 gallons also, but my jeep doesnt even take 3/4 gal. I like the fact that it will help defog too.

 

[nord1899]

All I know is this morning, my wiper fluid nozels weren't working and I could barely see out of my car. And this is in NY.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: nord1899
All I know is this morning, my wiper fluid nozels weren't working and I could barely see out of my car. And this is in NY.

Bah... just work from home.

I'm about 5 miles from you and my car outside was fine... the snow was soft at 7am.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: theknight571
Wouldn't you still run the risk of breaking the washer arm?

Once I hit the "Wash" button, without realizing that the blades were completely frozen to the windshield, and...SNAP...the arm busted, not just the blade portion but the arm that swipes back and forth.

I like the idea though.

- TK

the washer system will work without wipers, if you want. The PRO system automatically takes care of wiping for you. It adds another button to your dash, pushing it heats the fluid and sprays it.

 

[Thegonagle]

What is with car makers NOT making washer fluid reservoirs hold at least a gallon?

I've only had one car that could hold a gallon or more. An 87 Mazda 626 with headlight washers. It held 2.2 gallons (8 litres).

 

[BooneRebel]

What are the chances of 145 degree F fluid hitting a 0 F piece of glass causing the windshield to shatter in a spectacular fashion?

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: BooneRebel
What are the chances of 145 degree F fluid hitting a 0 F piece of glass causing the windshield to shatter in a spectacular fashion?

Quite good, actually.

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: BooneRebel
What are the chances of 145 degree F fluid hitting a 0 F piece of glass causing the windshield to shatter in a spectacular fashion?

Quite good, actually.

I was thinking the same thing. No fun.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: wje

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: BooneRebel
What are the chances of 145 degree F fluid hitting a 0 F piece of glass causing the windshield to shatter in a spectacular fashion?

Quite good, actually.

I was thinking the same thing. No fun.

actually, if you read it, they say its been tested in the canadian arctic.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: wje

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: BooneRebel
What are the chances of 145 degree F fluid hitting a 0 F piece of glass causing the windshield to shatter in a spectacular fashion?

Quite good, actually.

I was thinking the same thing. No fun.

actually, if you read it, they say its been tested in the canadian arctic.

Yes. Inside a heated garage in the Canadian Arctic.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: wje

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: BooneRebel
What are the chances of 145 degree F fluid hitting a 0 F piece of glass causing the windshield to shatter in a spectacular fashion?

Quite good, actually.

I was thinking the same thing. No fun.

actually, if you read it, they say its been tested in the canadian arctic.

Tested or not, that kind of rapid heat-cycling is a no-no.

ZV

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

Here in Canada we use windshield washer fluid that is rated for use above -45C. For a premium, you can also buy some that's rated down to -60C. Why bother with this heating the windshield garbage when these products are available?

 

[Pepsi90919]

most of the stuff available is -40 not -45.

 

[WileCoyote]

i'll wait until consumer reports or similar does a review of it

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
most of the stuff available is -40 not -45.

The one I have is -45C and it's just the regular old Canadian Tire Motomaster stuff

 

[Dhawk]

Originally posted by: BooneRebel
What are the chances of 145 degree F fluid hitting a 0 F piece of glass causing the windshield to shatter in a spectacular fashion?

Your partially right. It will not shatter the windshield in spectacular fashion, but it will cause any defect in the glass like a small rock chip or hidden edge defect to break or run further. The heated water will cause the glass to expand/contract, generally putting enough extra pressure on the glass to make it crack further. A windshield in perfect condition should not be harmed by the hot water.

The glass in windshields is anealled laminated glass with a pvb inter-layer which holds the glass togeather. It does not shatter, but it will crack.

 

[Hamburgerpimp]

I live in San Diego. And I have a two car garage. Although, that may be cool to shoot at my neighbor!

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: Dhawk

Originally posted by: BooneRebel
What are the chances of 145 degree F fluid hitting a 0 F piece of glass causing the windshield to shatter in a spectacular fashion?

Your partially right. It will not shatter the windshield in spectacular fashion, but it will cause any defect in the glass like a small rock chip or hidden edge defect to break or run further. The heated water will cause the glass to expand/contract, generally putting enough extra pressure on the glass to make it crack further. A windshield in perfect condition should not be harmed by the hot water.

The glass in windshields is anealled laminated glass with a pvb inter-layer which holds the glass togeather. It does not shatter, but it will crack.

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