We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

I use a hair dryer on the tractor, but that gets tiring to do that all
the time in freezing cold. I have not used the hair dryer on the
windos because I am afraid the glass might crack from the heat
difference.

I am looking for some sort of spray that will displace the ice as well
as lubricate and prevent freezing again. Does any such thing exist?
(Not WD40, I tried it, it dont help). Silicone spray seems to help on
tyhe tractor switch for a few days, but only after using the hair
dryer, and it dont last long.

Is there anything made for this that will both thaw, and lubricate?

This has been the worse year for things freezing up because the
weather keeps changing.

Thanks

In article ,
wrote:

We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

STP is good at keeping switches, locks etc from freezing BUT you have to
get the object warm and dry before you apply

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/

nick hull wrote:

In article ,
wrote:

We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

STP is good at keeping switches, locks etc from freezing BUT you have to
get the object warm and dry before you apply

If you're the same guy who recommended putting STP in a car lock,
we're still waiting to hear if you mean the motor honey. [and if you
do, I'm still a skeptic]

'STP' covers a lot of products-
http://www.stp.com/
The gooey motor honey is the most popular, but I have a jar of it on
my bench in my garage and it isn't very slippery in the winter. It's
also a dust magnet, so I don't like to use it in the open.

Jim

On Jan 13, 7:15*pm, wrote:
We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. *The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. *I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside. *

I use a hair dryer on the tractor, but that gets tiring to do that all
the time in freezing cold. *I have not used the hair dryer on the
windos because I am afraid the glass might crack from the heat
difference. *

I am looking for some sort of spray that will displace the ice as well
as lubricate and prevent freezing again. *Does any such thing exist?
(Not WD40, I tried it, it dont help). *Silicone spray seems to help on
tyhe tractor switch for a few days, but only after using the hair
dryer, and it dont last long.

Is there anything made for this that will both thaw, and lubricate?

This has been the worse year for things freezing up because the
weather keeps changing.

Thanks

Contact old Mr. Twitchell in the town of Beansboro and order some
Summer Wheeze. That's the snow melting spray he invented.

Frosty Returns
In the same way that many a Hollywood sequel has little to do with the
first film, Frosty Returns has almost nothing in common with the
original Frosty the Snowman, aside from a man made of snow. The
biggest difference is that this Frosty doesn't need a magic hat to
come to life. The story: In the town of Beansboro, old Mr. Twitchell
has invented an aerosol spray that can remove snow without the hassle
of shoveling or plows. This frightens Frosty, who enlists the help of
amateur magician Holly and her friend Charles to stop the old coot. .
--Andy Spletzer

On Jan 13, 6:15*pm, wrote:
We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. *The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. *I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside. *

I use a hair dryer on the tractor, but that gets tiring to do that all
the time in freezing cold. *I have not used the hair dryer on the
windos because I am afraid the glass might crack from the heat
difference. *

I am looking for some sort of spray that will displace the ice as well
as lubricate and prevent freezing again. *Does any such thing exist?
(Not WD40, I tried it, it dont help). *Silicone spray seems to help on
tyhe tractor switch for a few days, but only after using the hair
dryer, and it dont last long.

Is there anything made for this that will both thaw, and lubricate?

This has been the worse year for things freezing up because the
weather keeps changing.

Thanks

Buy a spray bottle at the dollar store, Walmart, whatever. Fill it
with Iso Heet (pure isopropyl alcohol) and spray away the frost to
your heart's content. Alternatively, windshield washer solvent works
pretty well, and works even better if mixed with some methanol (methyl
alcohol). Regular Heet could also be used in the windshield washer mix
as it is mostly methanol. HTH

Joe

wrote:
We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

I use a hair dryer on the tractor, but that gets tiring to do that all
the time in freezing cold. I have not used the hair dryer on the
windos because I am afraid the glass might crack from the heat
difference.

I am looking for some sort of spray that will displace the ice as well
as lubricate and prevent freezing again. Does any such thing exist?
(Not WD40, I tried it, it dont help). Silicone spray seems to help on
tyhe tractor switch for a few days, but only after using the hair
dryer, and it dont last long.

Is there anything made for this that will both thaw, and lubricate?

This has been the worse year for things freezing up because the
weather keeps changing.

Thanks

An acquaintance who runs the Alaskan dog sled races recommended a
product called Corrosion-X. He says it prevents freeze ups for him
during the races. For a couple of years now I have used Corrosion-X for
Guns, the heavier Corrosion-X for assorted things, and on my boats,
Corrosion-X HD. All work well and hold up very well in bad weather.

Boden

On Jan 13, 7:15*pm, wrote:
We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. *The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. *I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside. *

I use a hair dryer on the tractor, but that gets tiring to do that all
the time in freezing cold. *I have not used the hair dryer on the
windos because I am afraid the glass might crack from the heat
difference. *

I am looking for some sort of spray that will displace the ice as well
as lubricate and prevent freezing again. *Does any such thing exist?
(Not WD40, I tried it, it dont help). *Silicone spray seems to help on
tyhe tractor switch for a few days, but only after using the hair
dryer, and it dont last long.

Is there anything made for this that will both thaw, and lubricate?

This has been the worse year for things freezing up because the
weather keeps changing.

Thanks

the local poop boys has a little spray for frozen car locks that
claims to thaw and lubricate, but I haven't tried it. the business end
is designed to go into a keyhole, though.

In article ,
Jim Elbrecht wrote:

nick hull wrote:

In article ,
wrote:

We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

STP is good at keeping switches, locks etc from freezing BUT you have to
get the object warm and dry before you apply

If you're the same guy who recommended putting STP in a car lock,
we're still waiting to hear if you mean the motor honey. [and if you
do, I'm still a skeptic]

Yes, the STP oil additive is what I use, the consistency of honey.

'STP' covers a lot of products-
http://www.stp.com/
The gooey motor honey is the most popular, but I have a jar of it on
my bench in my garage and it isn't very slippery in the winter. It's
also a dust magnet, so I don't like to use it in the open.

I agree it collects dust, I use it where it doesn't collect much like
door locks or upside down surfaces. Lots of viscosity but doesn't
freeze.

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/

Aircraft deicing fluid, which is usually a mixture of ethylene glycol
and alcohol, removes ice and prevents, for a while, at least, reicing.
You could probably find it at the mechanic's shop at a small airport.

wrote:
We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

I use a hair dryer on the tractor, but that gets tiring to do that all
the time in freezing cold. I have not used the hair dryer on the
windos because I am afraid the glass might crack from the heat
difference.

I am looking for some sort of spray that will displace the ice as well
as lubricate and prevent freezing again. Does any such thing exist?
(Not WD40, I tried it, it dont help). Silicone spray seems to help on
tyhe tractor switch for a few days, but only after using the hair
dryer, and it dont last long.

Is there anything made for this that will both thaw, and lubricate?

This has been the worse year for things freezing up because the
weather keeps changing.

Thanks

z wrote:

-snip-
the local poop boys has a little spray for frozen car locks that
claims to thaw and lubricate, but I haven't tried it. the business end
is designed to go into a keyhole, though.

For door locks I was amazed. Got to use it last winter. A 1/4
second shot worked its magic.

for the OP- I think alcohol in a spray bottle would be more
economical.

Jim

On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:00:14 -0600, nick hull wrote:

In article ,
Jim Elbrecht wrote:

nick hull wrote:

In article ,
wrote:

We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

STP is good at keeping switches, locks etc from freezing BUT you have to
get the object warm and dry before you apply

If you're the same guy who recommended putting STP in a car lock,
we're still waiting to hear if you mean the motor honey. [and if you
do, I'm still a skeptic]

Yes, the STP oil additive is what I use, the consistency of honey.

'STP' covers a lot of products-
http://www.stp.com/
The gooey motor honey is the most popular, but I have a jar of it on
my bench in my garage and it isn't very slippery in the winter. It's
also a dust magnet, so I don't like to use it in the open.

I agree it collects dust, I use it where it doesn't collect much like
door locks or upside down surfaces. Lots of viscosity but doesn't
freeze.

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/

I could see using this stuff on my switch, and maybe the window too,
but it a lock I dont think that would be a good idea. That stuff gets
really thick and the tumblers would get stuck. I once tried to pour
some in my engine in the winter and stuck the bottle in the oil filler
(upside down) and I went in the house. Several hours later the bottle
was still half full. I finally had to bring it in the house to warm
up before using it. I dont normally use it in winter, but that car
was an oil burner. I always use it in summer, and I think it prolongs
engine life.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:17:11 -0500, "Not@home" wrote:

Aircraft deicing fluid, which is usually a mixture of ethylene glycol
and alcohol, removes ice and prevents, for a while, at least, reicing.
You could probably find it at the mechanic's shop at a small airport.

wrote:
We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

I use a hair dryer on the tractor, but that gets tiring to do that all
the time in freezing cold. I have not used the hair dryer on the
windos because I am afraid the glass might crack from the heat
difference.

I am looking for some sort of spray that will displace the ice as well
as lubricate and prevent freezing again. Does any such thing exist?
(Not WD40, I tried it, it dont help). Silicone spray seems to help on
tyhe tractor switch for a few days, but only after using the hair
dryer, and it dont last long.

Is there anything made for this that will both thaw, and lubricate?

This has been the worse year for things freezing up because the
weather keeps changing.

Thanks


Lots of good tips on here, not sure which to try first. Maybe just
some antifreeze mixed with Heet would do ?????

Thanks for all the advice. I welcome any more ideas, and hopefully it
will help others too.

There's always one thing I wondered. When people live in the antartic
where it is always winter, dont their houses (and everything else) get
buried after a few years? We've had a tougher than usual winter so
far, and I walk to my (farm type) yard hydrant, and I have to bend
down to connect the hose now, when I water my animals. In the summer
that thing is face level. The spigot on my house was buried and I had
to dig a hole in the snow to even get to it. The other day I told a
friend "I'm getting really tall". He looked at me with a puzzled look
and said "why is that". I said the yard hydrant is getting really
short. He laughed....

That snow just keeps packing and building up, and since we have had a
record amount this year, I hit my head on the barn roof overhang on
the feed room. That's an addon, so its a lower roof, but in summer I
got 2 feet of clearance under it. Now I got to be careful not to get
the sharp corner of the tin agaisnt my forehead. In fact I took a
snips and rounded it off the other day. I have had several doors that
no longer opened on the barn until I finally started busting ice
packed snow.

Winter will end here (soon I hope), but in the antartic, it would seem
that every few years a new house would have to be built on top of the
old one, and the old one becomes the basement, which over time could
be basement upon basement ???????

In article ,
wrote:

On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:00:14 -0600, nick hull wrote:

In article ,
Jim Elbrecht wrote:

nick hull wrote:

In article ,
wrote:

We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside.

STP is good at keeping switches, locks etc from freezing BUT you have to
get the object warm and dry before you apply

If you're the same guy who recommended putting STP in a car lock,
we're still waiting to hear if you mean the motor honey. [and if you
do, I'm still a skeptic]

Yes, the STP oil additive is what I use, the consistency of honey.

'STP' covers a lot of products-
http://www.stp.com/
The gooey motor honey is the most popular, but I have a jar of it on
my bench in my garage and it isn't very slippery in the winter. It's
also a dust magnet, so I don't like to use it in the open.

I agree it collects dust, I use it where it doesn't collect much like
door locks or upside down surfaces. Lots of viscosity but doesn't
freeze.

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/

I could see using this stuff on my switch, and maybe the window too,
but it a lock I dont think that would be a good idea. That stuff gets
really thick and the tumblers would get stuck. I once tried to pour
some in my engine in the winter and stuck the bottle in the oil filler
(upside down) and I went in the house. Several hours later the bottle
was still half full. I finally had to bring it in the house to warm
up before using it. I dont normally use it in winter, but that car
was an oil burner. I always use it in summer, and I think it prolongs
engine life.

The lock moves so little and so slow (compared to the engine) it doesn't
matter if it moves slow. Would you rather unlock the door in 2 seconds
or take 5 min to defrost it?

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/

In article
,
z wrote:

the local poop boys has a little spray for frozen car locks that
claims to thaw and lubricate, but I haven't tried it. the business end
is designed to go into a keyhole, though.

Those are usually graphite in an alcohol spray. Works wonderful at
first, but the water in the graphite will eventually cause rust and
wreck the lock ;(

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/

In article ,
wrote:

Winter will end here (soon I hope), but in the antartic, it would seem
that every few years a new house would have to be built on top of the
old one, and the old one becomes the basement, which over time could
be basement upon basement ???????

In antartica they build on stilts above the snow so it blows underneath
and doesn't drift. The snow will build up eventually and the building
has to be raised or buried. There is really very little new snow at the
south pole, it is very dry there. A lot of snow near the coast.

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/

On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:44:43 -0600, nick hull wrote:

In article
,
z wrote:

the local poop boys has a little spray for frozen car locks that
claims to thaw and lubricate, but I haven't tried it. the business end
is designed to go into a keyhole, though.

Those are usually graphite in an alcohol spray. Works wonderful at
first, but the water in the graphite will eventually cause rust and
wreck the lock ;(

The stuff I used [from True Value hardware] was just alcohol- no
graphite. Followed it up with Lock-ease and the little woman says
the lock never worked better. Lock-ease is a "COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE
DISPERSION" in a petroleum base.
http://www2.siri.org/msds/f2/bfh/bfhmm.html

Again- good for locks, but not for the OP's problem, IMO.

Jim

Where can I buy this "Corrosion-X HD"?

--
Bob D.


"Boden" wrote in message
...
wrote:
We are having a very cold spell again, after a January thaw. The
push-pull start switch on my tractor is stuck. I also have sliding
aluminum barn windows that are frozen in their tracks, and I need to
be able to open these windows so the horses get fresh air or it gets
real stinky inside. I use a hair dryer on the tractor, but that gets
tiring to do that all
the time in freezing cold. I have not used the hair dryer on the
windos because I am afraid the glass might crack from the heat
difference. I am looking for some sort of spray that will displace the
ice as well
as lubricate and prevent freezing again. Does any such thing exist?
(Not WD40, I tried it, it dont help). Silicone spray seems to help on
tyhe tractor switch for a few days, but only after using the hair
dryer, and it dont last long.

Is there anything made for this that will both thaw, and lubricate?

This has been the worse year for things freezing up because the
weather keeps changing.

Thanks

An acquaintance who runs the Alaskan dog sled races recommended a product
called Corrosion-X. He says it prevents freeze ups for him during the
races. For a couple of years now I have used Corrosion-X for Guns, the
heavier Corrosion-X for assorted things, and on my boats, Corrosion-X HD.
All work well and hold up very well in bad weather.

Boden

"Bob D." wrote in message
. ..
Where can I buy this "Corrosion-X HD"?

--
Bob D.


[snip]

On-line; also at HD

Google the product name.