I have a six hundred ft driveway and would like to know if this spreader would work with cinders to cinder my driveway during icing conditions?
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I don't believe so - that is unless the cinder mix is very fine. The spreader does great with grass seed or lawn fertilizer, but I think it would have a tendency to clog with larger grain material. But -- I've never tried spreading cinders with it.
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Granules work best in spreaders because of their uniform shape and ability to drop through the hole by gravity.Depending on shape and moisture content of the cinder this spreader may work for you.I might suggest going with a larger capacity spreader.
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I believe it would work, but check instructions which list types of materials to be used in the spreader
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i don't know if it will spread cinders or not,but the hole in the bottom of the hopper is about 2'' wide and opens up about 1'' so i would assume if the cinders would fall through the hole then it would spread them.,
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I have a double car width driveway that fits 4-5 cars. I prefer using a 11hp gas snowblower to make quick work of it (or would even prefer using a snow shovel sled). If i had a single car driveway (or only wanted to clear space for a single car - eg. like some houses in nyc outter boroughs), this would be perfect.
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No. I have the same type driveway and, periodically you will pick up stone. The state plow mixes snow with stone and, that mess is at the end of my driveway. I assume the stone will age my snow blower much quicker than if I were on concrete.
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I called the makers of McKanica 0351 and asked the question. they said it wouldn't hurt the driveway and should be as effective there as it is elsewhere. (ph. nbr. 630-420-7073). Hope this helps. Jo
560283
I have used this spreader only for fertilizer. My opinion is that it was designed to spread dry granular material and that would be fertilizer. It is a great fertilizer spreader.
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Make a form for the converter that is level with your driveway. The concrete will be sticking out of the ground the same 8-10 inches. Then you should backfill around your driveway so your kids don't roll an ankle or something. ;-)
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I've never tried this electric snow blower on the grass. Looks like it might work if you carefully police the area to be cut to make sure it's free of anything (sticks, twigs, rocks, etc.) which could get jammed between the rotating blade and housing and destroy the electric motor (I'm not seeing a shear pin like my larger gas power snow blower) to protect transmission in case of jam. For this reason, I strongly recommend that you use it for snow for which it was designed. Might make a call to Toro and inquire. :~)
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yes but it's not recommended as written on packaging. Stainless steel or all aluminum construction spreader would be a better long-term choice or for commercial applications
756983
I have three of these for my landscaping business and they work very well. I use one on my cement driveway and it works awesome. I would recommend it to anyone.
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I'm sure you can use with a drop spreader...your question implies you'll be using on a lawn...the product is not certified to use on lawns, but I've done so for two years with good effect.
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It should work. You can adjust the rate of dispersal. Only concern is that 1.5 lb per 1.5 acre will be difficult. It is such a small amount. I applied Ronstar granuales and found the dispersal good.
1280330
I just use a hand crank spreader and yes it will work on rock driveways. Just spread it according to the recommended amount per square feet.
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It can, but it is harder to fine tune the amount being spread. Because it is "high output" the opening can go much wider than a normal spreader but it can be closed down, just not accurately. (think of it as having an output scale of 0-100 vs 0-20)
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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.
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Depends on the length of the driveway. If it is short - 2 - 3 car lengths long, I would say yes. You would have to start in the middle and work to the outside of the driveway. I have found in some snow types it only shoots snow 4-5 feet, other types it will shoot it 10-15 feet. If it shoots it the shorter length...heavy wet snow, it will take more time.
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This works great on my driveway up to 3 inches if it is a light snow. On heavy snow, it is hard to push. I do not have sidewalks so I can not help you on that question.
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Can't see any reason it wouldn't work using the spreader nozzle. It does an amazing job on motorcycles blowing water out of every nook and cranny and your talking about a large flat surface. They make a larger professional one with a tank and hose. Maybe that would be better for a car.