A classic British solution

speedbird591 · Post by **speedbird591** » 24 Jul 2011, 13:12

... to a classic British problem. Using ash from steam locomotives to prevent leakage from canal lock gates. This story might appeal to some of the older generation.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-14267566

Ian

nigelb · Post by **nigelb** » 24 Jul 2011, 21:29

Interesting - thanks for posting. Great use of recycled material and it saves £££- a winner!

Nigel²

airboatr · Post by **airboatr** » 24 Jul 2011, 22:02

Sure is, simple solutions make the best remedies.

I use a byproduct of coal myself a few times a week.

Tomliner · Post by **Tomliner** » 24 Jul 2011, 22:14

I use a byproduct of coal myself a few times a week.

That would be soap then!

EricT

Tako_Kichi · Post by **Tako_Kichi** » 24 Jul 2011, 22:55

Coal tar soap! Not seen a bar of that stuff in years! There was always some in our house when I was a kid.

I was always amazed that it was a see-through amber colour when coal tar is black.

airboatr · Post by **airboatr** » 24 Jul 2011, 23:32

Right you are gentlemenz.

Shampoo actualy, ...does wonders for dry scalp, and at a fraction of the price those high falutin' name brands

It's amber like ya say Larry. - 0.5% coal tar
2.5% coal tar topical solution USP
btw ....if I was to name the fragrance ...I'd say it's

.... railroad crosstie

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