I generally resolve the problem by not paddling if the temperature is less than 30 degrees F. More a matter of personal comfort than anything else. At that temperature, dipping the pump in salt water will usually melt any ice buildup. I also treat my pump with 303 to keep it working smoothly. I spray some into the intake, and pump it until the 303 is worked in, and the pump works effortlessly. Don't know if it would help with freezing, but it sure works well the rest of the time. -- Wayne Smith wsmith16_at_charter.net Check out my website! http://webpages.charter.net/wsmith16/home.html *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Oct 10 2006 - 13:28:06 PDT
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