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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
john.west wrote:
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? Ordinary builders foam should be fine. It needs a little moisture to cure so when you are filling it up with the polystyrene solids add a little water in too ready for the foam injection. |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
Bob Minchin wrote:
john.west wrote: Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? Ordinary builders foam should be fine. It needs a little moisture to cure so when you are filling it up with the polystyrene solids add a little water in too ready for the foam injection. Maybe don't take too many tips from this bloke though https://youtu.be/7p7U27r_kGg |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On Friday, 30 December 2016 14:02:46 UTC, john.west wrote:
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? The foam stuff is useless, you may as well have a solid wheel. You can get fluid toput in tyres that seals any punctures as they happen. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/n...B&gclsrc=aw.ds |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On 30/12/16 14:02, john.west wrote:
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? You can buy puncture proof (solid) wheelbarrow tyres. They are not as good as proper pneumatic tyres, it's feels like pushing a flat tyre if there is any load. http://www.screwfix.com/p/select-fla...diameter/64203 http://www.molevalleyfarmers.com/mvf...ure-free-wheel -- djc (–€Ì¿Ä¹Ì¯–€Ì¿ Ì¿) No low-hanging fruit, just a lot of small berries up a tall tree. |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
DJC wrote :
You can buy puncture proof (solid) wheelbarrow tyres. They are not as good as proper pneumatic tyres, it's feels like pushing a flat tyre if there is any load. They sell foam filled ones for caravan/trailer jockey wheels too, so I tried one. They initially show promise, but rapidly go flat if weight is left on them. The one I tried, simply stayed flat and came completely off its rim. |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:02:43 +0000, "john.west"
wrote: Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? Why bother? I replaced the wheel on the Barrow with a solid one, I got mine from a carboot, but just checked ebay, plenty on offer |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
"john.west" wrote
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? Considering the cost of a can of foam, which is seldom any good again once used, and your work it's just as cheap to buy a new wheel and tyre for £10. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pneumatic-T...neumatic+tyres -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
In message , Derek
writes On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:02:43 +0000, "john.west" wrote: Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? Why bother? I replaced the wheel on the Barrow with a solid one, I got mine from a carboot, but just checked ebay, plenty on offer If you are going to that bother, use a tyre having more tread plies than the 0.5 ply:-) found on most supplied for barrows. -- Tim Lamb |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On 31/12/16 10:09, Derek wrote:
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:02:43 +0000, "john.west" wrote: Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? Why bother? I replaced the wheel on the Barrow with a solid one, I got mine from a carboot, but just checked ebay, plenty on offer try 1/6 tonne of sand and cement on a solid wheel.. |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On 30/12/2016 15:35, Andy Burns wrote:
Maybe don't take too many tips from this bloke though https://youtu.be/7p7U27r_kGg :-) -- Adam |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On 31/12/2016 08:59, BobHobden wrote:
"john.west" wrote Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? Considering the cost of a can of foam, which is seldom any good again once used, and your work it's just as cheap to buy a new wheel and tyre for £10. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pneumatic-T...neumatic+tyres Seconded. My Amazonian wheel works fine. |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
john.west wrote:
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? I reckon I could remove a wheelbarrow tyre, fix the puncture with a cycle repair kit, and refit the wheel in under 10 minutes. If you purchased a spare wheel so you could fix the punctured one at your leisure, it would take only two minutes to swap them. I can't imagine any wheelbarrow-related task that would suffer from a two minute delay... Chris -- Remove prejudice to reply. |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
Chris Whelan wrote:
john.west wrote: Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? I reckon I could remove a wheelbarrow tyre, fix the puncture with a cycle repair kit, and refit the wheel in under 10 minutes. If you purchased a spare wheel so you could fix the punctured one at your leisure, it would take only two minutes to swap them. I can't imagine any wheelbarrow-related task that would suffer from a two minute delay... Chris http://www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com ;-) Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On 31/12/2016 7:05 AM, DJC wrote:
On 30/12/16 14:02, john.west wrote: Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? You can buy puncture proof (solid) wheelbarrow tyres. They are not as good as proper pneumatic tyres, it's feels like pushing a flat tyre if there is any load. We prefer barrows with a solid tyre. We've had a wheelbarrow with a solid tyre for at least 40 years and it's the chosen one for all wheelbarrowing. We even got rid of our 'bought at much expense' barrow with a pneumatic tyre. It was too irritating. |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On Saturday, 31 December 2016 08:09:57 UTC, Derek wrote:
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:02:43 +0000, "john.west" wrote: Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? Why bother? I replaced the wheel on the Barrow with a solid one, I got mine from a carboot, but just checked ebay, plenty on offer Heavy loads are far easier to push with a pneumatic tyre especially on uneven/soft ground. |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On 31/12/2016 12:20, Steve B wrote:
In article , says... Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? My barrow used to be very susceptible to puncture from thorns, but hasn't needed attention for a few years since using a liquid goo preparation that is used by cyclists. I can't remember the brand name, but application is simple - remove valve, introduce goo, replace valve and spin wheel to evenly distribute goo. Re-inflate, cup of tea, then ready to go. Steve  I to am a liquid goo fan, I also keep a couple of spare inner tubes and a spare wheel because I find its the time to fix the wretched thing more irratating than the actual puncture. I have to say that since son has bought his own barrow and stopped borrowing mine the problem seems to have dissapeared! Charlie Pridham |
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Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?
On 30/12/2016 14:02, john.west wrote:
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbRfspyxW4 What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ? It will just break and crumble every time you hit something with the tyre -- mailto: news {at} admac {dot] myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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