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A classic British solution
Posted: 24 Jul 2011, 13:12
by speedbird591
... 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
Re: A classic British solution
Posted: 24 Jul 2011, 21:29
by nigelb
Interesting - thanks for posting. Great use of recycled material and it saves £££- a winner!
Nigel²
Re: A classic British solution
Posted: 24 Jul 2011, 22:02
by airboatr
Sure is, simple solutions make the best remedies.
I use a byproduct of coal myself a few times a week.
Re: A classic British solution
Posted: 24 Jul 2011, 22:14
by Tomliner
I use a byproduct of coal myself a few times a week.
That would be soap then!
EricT
Re: A classic British solution
Posted: 24 Jul 2011, 22:55
by Tako_Kichi
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.
Re: A classic British solution
Posted: 24 Jul 2011, 23:32
by airboatr
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
