[boodles]

N6. Is there some type of fan arrangement which keeps the dust settling on the windscreen? Can you put something on the screen to keep the dust at bay? What causes it. Static electricity???

 

[tbk]

dust on the windshield

Ya, it's static electricity that makes it "stick" to the glass. Bean dust is horrible for that, especially at night. Try dragging a chain off the frame of the machine along the ground to see if that won't help. Otherwise keep a pump bottle of washer fluid and a squeegee handy!

 

[TotaledmyGN]

Try using a California duster on the windows. If you do the windows when you shut down at night the overnight dew won't mess the windows up too much. It's quick to use too so you can do it a couple times a day and it's won't waste much time.

 

[nddan]

I'd vote to try rainx polish. The water just rolls off and i bet the dust would wipe off quickly with soft cloth.

 

[boodles]

I already drag a chain so that is not working. I wonder about chains and the release of static electricity in to hot dry wheat stubble. I know it can occasionally throw a spark so why doesn't it light more crops.

 

[Don Boles]

Try using a California duster on the windows. If you do the windows when you shut down at night the overnight dew won't mess the windows up too much. It's quick to use too so you can do it a couple times a day and it's won't waste much time.

If you mean by California duster one of those short handled mop deals then yes, they really work well, are quick, easy and not messy like any liquid application.
Good point on wiping the windows down before dew has a chance to glue the thin layer of dust.

Hey, I just noticed your handle, hope GN doesn't stand for Grand National?

 

[abfarmer]

a quick shot of air from a long blow nozzle attached to your truck works very well and truck driver can do it in 30 seconds.

 

[abfarmer]

also close off feeder house hole on top of drum with a piece of baler belt. works better with older style feeder pre 82

 

[Marusko]

Considering the title, you guys missed a window of opportunity to make this into another painful pun thread.

Anyway, yea we usually blow off or dry-wipe if we're in a rush - can't seem to find a way to avoid dusty windows.

Though I think the crop catcher (link) helped a bit.

 

[Transaxial]

If you mean by California duster one of those short handled mop deals then yes, they really work well, are quick, easy and not messy like any liquid application.
Good point on wiping the windows down before dew has a chance to glue the thin layer of dust.

Hey, I just noticed your handle, hope GN doesn't stand for Grand National?

I like to start the day with clean windows, just water and a squeegee. That seems to reduce any sticking from static as well. After that if the window needs cleaning, it is just a matter of wiping loose dust off with whatever you happen to have handy. I have used a rag or take the whole roll of paper towel and wipe in big sweeps. It seems to work better than just a wad of paper.

 

[Don Boles]

Oh, oh.

Considering the title, you guys missed a window of opportunity to make this into another painful pun thread.

Yes, indeed!:frown::redface:
What a pain eh?

 

[Don Boles]

I have used a rag or take the whole roll of paper towel and wipe in big sweeps. It seems to work better than just a wad of paper.

These mops though TA cover a large area and can be cleaned (good enough) by simply banging them down on a handrail.
They don't streak or trail and almost seem to work better the more you use them.
Cat's ass!:biggrin:

 

[Auscocky]

I'm harvesting corn at the moment. It's 11% so you can imagine the dust.
Anyway, took your advise Don and wiped the windows down with a cats ass.
It did a better job than I thought but the cat was not a willing participant. I haven't got much skin left on my arm!
I wouldn't recommend it.:wink:

 

[TotaledmyGN]

If you mean by California duster one of those short handled mop deals then yes, they really work well, are quick, easy and not messy like any liquid application.
Good point on wiping the windows down before dew has a chance to glue the thin layer of dust.

Hey, I just noticed your handle, hope GN doesn't stand for Grand National?

GN does stand for Grand National. You should win something! lol

 

[Don Boles]

GN does stand for Grand National. You should win something! lol

Ah thanks, just mail me the cheque!

I owned one gives me an edge, right towards the end of the model run.

Might start a thread on, let's call it "My car adventure"!