Don't some places use a type of fertilizer instead of salt or sand ? I
heard that the breakdown of the fertilizer produces heat as a by-product
and that helps to melt the ice as well .
At 02:41 PM 12/17/1998 -0500, you wrote:
>Hello Randy,
>No problem answering your question. I use 500-600lbs. of fertilizer over
>the rear axle for winter weight. I keep it sealed up in plastic bags to
>keep it dry. In the spring and over the summer, I spread the fertilizer
>over the yard. This cuts out a spring trip to the local co-op, and keeps
>the yard in decent shape.
>Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Randy Drew [mailto:FonMan@ican.net]
>Sent: Thursday, December 17, 1998 11:07 AM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: thanks to all
>
>
>I just wanted to thank all the people on the list for the info on that
>Motorcycle in my bed question. I will be putting it in on Saturday
>morning. I'm going to use a loading dock in their apt building, it has a
>ramp to push it up and a hydrolic ramp that can be lowered to different
>heights of trucks. (but she didnt mention that there was one till now)
>I'll use all precautions to tie down with blocks.
>
>Hey we got some snow now!!!! It's those non-Dak drivers I fear most.
>:(
>Would I be wearing out my welcome if I asked another question? You can
>tell me to scram!!! if so. If not, Do the Northern Dak Drivers use Sand
>Bags or something else for weight? Do we really need it or just to be
>safe?
>
>thanks, eh! =)
>
>randy drew
>fonman@ican.net
>98 dak sport cc V6. black >i'm not liking the potential effect of Road
>Salt on black Paint :(
>
>
Jack Hilton
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