[–] WhiteRonin 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
Brilliant!
But this is good for fresh snow, I doubt that using this after ice has formed it’ll be much good.
[–] WeekendBaker 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Ounce of prevention, etc
[–] misterpoopybutthole 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago (edited ago)
Used one of those during last winter. Had to fix it after every third pull.
[–] blumen4alles ago
Can you give us a mfg/model name or link? What part did you have to fix?
[–] VicariousJambi 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
I think he just means he had to make sure the sheet was properly laid out after every third pull, not that it fell apart.
[–] misterpoopybutthole 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
cant give you a model or a link as it wasn't mine(nor was the roof). It was the telescopic rod that kept breaking because it was made out of some cheap ass metal and the snow on the roof had hardened a bit because of spring.
edit: The rod was made out of several pipes and each end had to be tightened by this plastic part that you twist. When it broke the top end stayed on the roof and I had to climb up to drop it down. The ladders were icy as fuck. tl;dr dont buy a telescopic one
[–] blumen4alles 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I doubt it, that adds quite a bit of complication, but an interesting idea nonetheless. To me it looks like a purely mechanical device, no heat being used. It relies on the thin sides slicing through (which as others said wouldn't work on packed snow) and there might be a coating on the sheet of plastic to make it slick.
[–] bourbonexpert ago
Yeah I’ve been thinking about getting some low temp heating coils to prevent heavy ice buildup on my patio...I gotta get some visqueen for the windows too.
[–] blumen4alles ago
To melt snow and ice you need about 40-50 W/sqft. With something like a patio you would probably be best off with a radiant heater (electric or gas). That way you could mount it for the season and store it when not in use. Would also feel really nice to stand under.
[–] capnflummox ago
Longer video, please.