Foam in wheelbarrow tyres then become flatproof ?

[john.west]

Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?

What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

[Bob Minchin]

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

Ordinary builders foam should be fine. It needs a little moisture to
cure so when you are filling it up with the polystyrene solids add a
little water in too ready for the foam injection.

[Andy Burns]

Post by Bob Minchin

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

Ordinary builders foam should be fine. It needs a little moisture to
cure so when you are filling it up with the polystyrene solids add a
little water in too ready for the foam injection.

Maybe don't take too many tips from this bloke though

[Vir Campestris]

Post by Andy Burns
Maybe don't take too many tips from this bloke though

Or this one

http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/humour.html#foam

Andy
--
-uk.d-i-y who will already have seen it.

[ARW]

Post by Andy Burns
Maybe don't take too many tips from this bloke though
http://youtu.be/7p7U27r_kGg

:-)

[DJC]

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

You can buy puncture proof (solid) wheelbarrow tyres. They are not as
good as proper pneumatic tyres, it's feels like pushing a flat tyre if
there is any load.

Post by john.west
http://www.screwfix.com/p/select-flat-free-wheelbarrow-wheel-364mm-diameter/64203
http://www.molevalleyfarmers.com/mvf/store/products/haemmerlin-wheelbarrow-puncture-free-wheel

[Harry Bloomfield]

You can buy puncture proof (solid) wheelbarrow tyres. They are not as good
as proper pneumatic tyres, it's feels like pushing a flat tyre if there is
any load.

They sell foam filled ones for caravan/trailer jockey wheels too, so I
tried one. They initially show promise, but rapidly go flat if weight
is left on them. The one I tried, simply stayed flat and came
completely off its rim.

[Fran Snortilus]

Post by DJC

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

You can buy puncture proof (solid) wheelbarrow tyres. They are not as
good as proper pneumatic tyres, it's feels like pushing a flat tyre if
there is any load.

We prefer barrows with a solid tyre. We've had a wheelbarrow with a
solid tyre for at least 40 years and it's the chosen one for all
wheelbarrowing. We even got rid of our 'bought at much expense' barrow
with a pneumatic tyre. It was too irritating.

[Derek]

On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:02:43 +0000, "john.west"

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

Why bother? I replaced the wheel on the Barrow with a solid one, I got
mine from a carboot, but just checked ebay, plenty on offer

[Tim Lamb]

Post by Derek
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:02:43 +0000, "john.west"

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

Why bother? I replaced the wheel on the Barrow with a solid one, I got
mine from a carboot, but just checked ebay, plenty on offer

If you are going to that bother, use a tyre having more tread plies than
the 0.5 ply:-) found on most supplied for barrows.

[The Natural Philosopher]

Post by Derek
On Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:02:43 +0000, "john.west"

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

Why bother? I replaced the wheel on the Barrow with a solid one, I got
mine from a carboot, but just checked ebay, plenty on offer

try 1/6 tonne of sand and cement on a solid wheel..

[BobHobden]

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

Considering the cost of a can of foam, which is seldom any good again once
used, and your work it's just as cheap to buy a new wheel and tyre for £10.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pneumatic-Tyre-Wheelbarrow-400x100-4-00-8/dp/B003DP9M0I/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1483174575&sr=8-16&keywords=pneumatic+tyres

[Vortex12]

Post by BobHobden

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

Considering the cost of a can of foam, which is seldom any good again
once used, and your work it's just as cheap to buy a new wheel and tyre
for £10.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pneumatic-Tyre-Wheelbarrow-400x100-4-00-8/dp/B003DP9M0I/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1483174575&sr=8-16&keywords=pneumatic+tyres

Seconded.

My Amazonian wheel works fine.

[Steve B]

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

My barrow used to be very susceptible to puncture from thorns, but
hasn't needed attention for a few years since using a liquid goo
preparation that is used by cyclists. I can't remember the brand name,
but application is simple - remove valve, introduce goo, replace valve
and spin wheel to evenly distribute goo. Re-inflate, cup of tea, then
ready to go.

Steve :)

[Charlie Pridham]

Post by Steve B

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

My barrow used to be very susceptible to puncture from thorns, but
hasn't needed attention for a few years since using a liquid goo
preparation that is used by cyclists. I can't remember the brand name,
but application is simple - remove valve, introduce goo, replace valve
and spin wheel to evenly distribute goo. Re-inflate, cup of tea, then
ready to go.
Steve :)

I to am a liquid goo fan, I also keep a couple of spare inner tubes and
a spare wheel because I find its the time to fix the wretched thing more
irratating than the actual puncture. I have to say that since son has
bought his own barrow and stopped borrowing mine the problem seems to
have dissapeared!

Charlie Pridham

[Chris Whelan]

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

I reckon I could remove a wheelbarrow tyre, fix the puncture with a cycle
repair kit, and refit the wheel in under 10 minutes.

If you purchased a spare wheel so you could fix the punctured one at your
leisure, it would take only two minutes to swap them.

I can't imagine any wheelbarrow-related task that would suffer from a two
minute delay...

Chris

[Roger Tonkin]

Post by Chris Whelan

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

I reckon I could remove a wheelbarrow tyre, fix the puncture with a cycle
repair kit, and refit the wheel in under 10 minutes.
If you purchased a spare wheel so you could fix the punctured one at your
leisure, it would take only two minutes to swap them.
I can't imagine any wheelbarrow-related task that would suffer from a two
minute delay...
Chris

You are assuming that te wheelbarrow has been kept like a
bicycle, clean and under cover.

Most wheelbarrows live outside all year and probably see more
mud than water! Certainly when I looked at changeing the wheel
on mine (the tyre had rotted) it would have taken a lot of
effort to remove the rust and gunge around the wheel nuts
before even trying to undo them!

[alan_m]

Post by john.west
Foam in Allotment wheelbarrow tyres become flat proof ?
http://youtu.be/bQbRfspyxW4
What kind of foam might we be able to get in the U.K. ?

It will just break and crumble every time you hit something with the tyre