tracks freezing

[washman9]

has anyone ever used any sort of de-icing chemical or spray on the RR Tracks that the auto runs up and down on. we have problems with drive wheels slipping on track around 30-32 degrees and then causing wash failure.

 

[MEP001]

You may have to do something to heat them. There are only two ways to keep water from freezing onto something cold, keep it above 32° or keep it dry.

 

[Jerry33]

track heat

my tracks look like pipes and have water tubing running thru them which circulates hot water/ antifreeze from a small 5 gallon water heater, controlled by a thermostat. works great.

 

[Greg Pack]

Coleman mounts copper pipe touching the tracks and recirculates heated anti-freeze solution through them. It is a simple system. You could manufacture your own to do the same thing. All it needs is a solution heating device ( a water heater would work) a recirculating pump,plumbing, and a thermostat.