Jack Hilton III wrote:
>
> 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
>
> HEMI@charter.net
Jack,
Not in Toronto. Salt keeps our automobile industry and rust proofing
shops in business. though what you suggest sounds more environmentally
friendly. =)
randy
toronto
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