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November 12th 03, 05:52 PM
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Winter road tests for eco-friendly grit
From local CEEFAX
"An environmentally friendly alternative to rock salt will be tested on roads in County Durham this winter. Eco-Thaw is a liquid by-product of sugar beet processing and could prove a cheaper alternative to rock salt and without its corrosive qualities. Durham County has more than 2000 miles of roads and often suffers the worst of the winter weather. Although Eco-Thaw can be sprayed onto roads directly, it is most likely to be used as a supplement to salt stocks." A friend of mine works in the gritting and snow clearance department, so I'll let you know how it goes. If it means less corrosion for my car, then I'm all for it. -- Ken Cook, Copley (5miles north of Barnard Castle), County Durham. 830ft http://mysite.freeserve.com/copley (MO climat. site updated before 10Z and 19Z daily) kencookATcopleydurham.freeserve.co.uk --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.538 / Virus Database: 333 - Release Date: 10/11/03 |
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November 13th 03, 10:09 AM
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Winter road tests for eco-friendly grit
I always prefer sweat than savoury options....lol
"Ken Cook" wrote in message ... From local CEEFAX "An environmentally friendly alternative to rock salt will be tested on roads in County Durham this winter. Eco-Thaw is a liquid by-product of sugar beet processing and could prove a cheaper alternative to rock salt and without its corrosive qualities. Durham County has more than 2000 miles of roads and often suffers the worst of the winter weather. Although Eco-Thaw can be sprayed onto roads directly, it is most likely to be used as a supplement to salt stocks." A friend of mine works in the gritting and snow clearance department, so I'll let you know how it goes. If it means less corrosion for my car, then I'm all for it. -- Ken Cook, Copley (5miles north of Barnard Castle), County Durham. 830ft http://mysite.freeserve.com/copley (MO climat. site updated before 10Z and 19Z daily) kencookATcopleydurham.freeserve.co.uk --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.538 / Virus Database: 333 - Release Date: 10/11/03 |
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