Does this work on melting ice off of a gravel driveway?
1597972
I would say it depends on the thickness of the ice. 1" or less it would work. Thicker than that and the only recourse is chopping. Gravel can be a pain in the winter as the plow guy needs to lift the blade a bit to keep the gravel out of the grass. Depending on the density of the driveway I would apply before the storm which would help.
1597973
Absolutely. As soon as you apply it, you'll hear the crackling as the ice begins to melt. Same as you would if you threw road salt onto it -- except this is more environmentally friendly.
1597974
yes it will melt pre existing ice off any surface. I use it as a preventative.
1597975
i cant answer about melting ice that is already existing, but i believe it probably would, i have sprayed my very steep driveway many times ahead of heavy frost conditions and i am very impressed by how it keeps frost away for several days every time i spray. hope this helps in your decision.
217345
I don't believe you can adjust. The impeller is plastic too, so I wouldn't use it on a gravel driveway. It's effective on small jobs and up to maybe 5" of snow.
674456
It's not a good idea to use on gravel but, yes it will work. Just leave an inch or more so as not to pick up gravel.
936151
It was safe everywhere I put it but non effective to melting the ice. It has to be used in a large volume in little areas to actually work . I sprinkled it at the bottom of my stairs and the ice laughed at it
2284468
I have it set up to leave about an eighth of an inch of snow so as to not scrape the driveway. I got good use of this machine last winter, it worked well.
893659
Yes. I used it last winter to break up thick ice in my driveway. Just be smart about the direction in which you apply force. Don't drive it straight down through the ice like a chisel. Instead drive the bar like a wedge between the asphalt and the ice mass. Follow the wisdom of Musashi and attack at the corners.
1361446
I have a long gravel driveway and it works well. Better than a snowblower in my opinion. Just have to be sure not to go too deep and pick up the loose stone. A little practice is all it takes. I usually leave a thin layer of snow when I do my drive.
1222042
It only works if the temp is freezing. When I put mine on top of the ice, it started melting it within 10 minutes and it kept melting ice until it made a hole through the 6" ice. It does not make noise, but will only work when its freezing.
2119402
I doubt it. The operation is smooth and does not scrape the surface of the walk or driveway as it removes snow. I believe it would be ok on wood, though I have not tried it. Curious, I do have a large wooden deck that I will try it on this winter. Of course, customer service at the manufacturer would be the best resource.
2244142
yes, but it peels away easily and leaves a thin film of ice that clears off easy. very useful.
1746470
I have not used it for melting ice, but with 500 kBTUs I am sure will melt ice efficiently.
228292
I would NOT use this product on hard packed snow and ice. Its strength and durability are not great and reinforcement / repairs needed regularly. However, it is great for removing large quantities of soft snow. If your snow has a thin ice crust on top you should be fine.
2062044
Oh yea! That is exactly what I used it for in the fall. Got rid of weeds, grass, insects, leaves and most anything else that is incapable of surviving in a 1500 degree Fahrenheit environment. I also used it on the brick sidewalk and asphalt drive this winter to melt away the annoying ice that cannot be dislodged by using a shovel or pick ax for that matter.
1115365
It does have a metal covering on the edge, but I doubt it would cut through thick ice. I don't use it on anything but a driveway, and sidewalks, so I can't say whether it would scratch a patio surface, but I suspect it might well do that.
1409993
only used for rocks in my pool pipes , it creates a pulsing action while forcing the water forward, cant say what it would do if the pipe was completely blocked . i use for partially blocked lines . seems ice would still need time to melt . its a great tool for limited or soft blocks mostly .
328031
I have only used as a pre treatment to prevent snow and ice buildup but I do know it will melt whatever you pour it on. but it is meant to cover your surface before it snows.
756976
It works great on our new this year cement driveway. Just don't want the snow to get too deep. It is so quick and easy to clear, if it looks like a big snow I'll just clear when it is 3-4" and then again later when it piles up again. Best way to clear snow with a lot less effort than shoveling.Glenn