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Title:Equine Notes Conference
Notice:Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
Moderator:MTADMS::COBURNIO
Created:Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2080
Total number of notes:22383

1222.0. "Help Stained Tub" by FLOWER::PIERCE () Tue Apr 10 1990 09:16

    
    Hi,
    
    I just recently moved to a new barn and there is a proclin tub for the
    water, it has not been used for about year and it is water stained
    pretty bad.  I've tried bleach, S.O.S pads and alot of elbow grease
    
    Does anyone have a good cure for wather stained proclin tubs,..ides are
    welcome!
    
    Thanks in Advnace
    
    Louisa and Joey
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1222.1RUBBING COMPOUND!WAV13::BETZLTue Apr 10 1990 10:086
    Try Rubbing Compound it takes the stains out
    of my kitchen sink which is porcelin....You
    can get this at an Automotive or Department
    Store.
    
    Lori
1222.2NRADM::ROBINSONdid i tell you this already???Tue Apr 10 1990 15:048
    
    	I don't think you'd want to use this if horses are
    	going to be drinking out of it, but a friend of mine
    	swears by oven cleaner to de-stain her porcelain tub...
    
    
    	Sherry
    
1222.3Using a large manure bucket instead..CASPRO::MCNUTT_KTue Apr 10 1990 15:3516
    Suggestion:
    
    I really don't care for procelin tubs especially if they are not
    incased in something (the edges on them can be sharp) and they tend to
    form more allegey during the summer months!
    
    I use a large plastic manure bucket (it was brand new and only used for
    water so don't gross out!) for my horse's outside water.  It takes her
    about 4 days to drink it and I scrub it every time I refill it (every
    3-4 days).  It is easy to dump the old water out and clean it.  Unlike
    a bathtub that really can't be dumped over.
    
    Just my 2 cents worth (for what my small change is worth).
    
    Kerry :)
    
1222.4thanksFLOWER::PIERCEWed Apr 11 1990 08:308
    
    Thanks I will try all the suggustions..and mybe I will try the Manua
    bucket also..thanks alot..I never even thought of oven cleaner and I
    use that for everything...but I will be sure to clean the tub very good
    
    Thanks again
    
    Lou
1222.5ANOTHER OUTSIDE WATER BUCKET IDEACSMET2::GREENWOODWed Apr 11 1990 12:339
    re .3
    
    Another good outside water bucket is a Plastic 55 gal drum, (make
    sure it was not used for chemicals) with the middle section cut
    out of it. Get one that has a good square base for stability.
    
    I believe Very-Fine in Littleton sells them for $5 to $10. All you
    need is a saber saw and a medium file to fix up the edges.
    
1222.6Drums for jumps?PENUTS::MADAVISWed Apr 11 1990 14:456
    RE: .5
    
    Would those drums make good jumps?  Are they a heavy plastic and
    fully enclosed (meaning they have lids, not an open end)?  I want
    to build some jumps and drums would be very helpful.  Thanks.
    
1222.7BARREL COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZESCSMET2::GREENWOODThu Apr 12 1990 12:057
    re .4 & .5
    
    There are all types of barrels - openable on one end, plugs in 
    one end, flat ended, semi round ended, but all are quite rugged.
    They should work fine for jumps unless lighter weight is a 
    disadvantage. I have seen them used and they don't rust. Sooooo....
    
1222.9Directions to VeryfineDELNI::KEIRANThu May 31 1990 15:235
    Take 495 south to the Littleton Ayer exit.  Go left at the end of the
    ramp.  Follow about 1/2 mile to wayside gas station and car wash on
    your left, and take an immediate left just past the car wash.  Go over
    the railroad tracks and take your first right, Veryfine is on both
    sides of the road.
1222.10Barrels...SALEM::ALLOREAll I want is ONE shot!Thu May 31 1990 15:417
                Re.08
          My wife and I board in Haverhill.  Is that where you are located?
    If so send me mail off line and I may be able to get you a few from
    our barn.  We have several hanging around taking up space and I may
    be able to get you a few......
    
                  Bob