I can't get a chain-link gate open because of ice under it that won't melt. It doesn't get warm enough outside to melt on its own. Is there an easy way to melt it? I've tried chipping at it with no success.
2007-01-22 12:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by complex 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is the hose working?
2007-01-22 13:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rock salt. It will melt the ice unless it's about -10 degrees.
2007-01-22 12:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is an accessible plug outside you could hold your hair dryer to it for a little while, or pour salt on it, salt makes the cold from the ice escape more quickly, causing the ice to melt faster but feel colder.
2007-01-22 12:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Course salt should do the trick if there is nothing close by that the salt will corrode. If you cannot use salt go to a hardware store and get some ice melter.
2007-01-22 12:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by ijcoffin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a propane weed burner.After it's melted scatter a little rock salt. It will help prevent refreezing
2007-01-22 14:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by boatworker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt, remember to was the salty residue out with cold water and brush most of the water away. Works for me.
2007-01-22 12:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by malejocelyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salt.
2007-01-22 12:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pour salt on it or boiling water (but be careful!)
2007-01-22 12:15:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
rock salt
2007-01-22 12:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe an ice torch theyre cheap ...
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or the old salt trick
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2007-01-22 12:23:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋