Pig socks

[flipper]

At the yard this weekend, pumping out yet more rain water that's found its way into the engine compartment (now solved ) NigelM had a product he called 'pig socks' ...and I coveted them...
They are a sausage shaped jobby that absorb a huge amount of liquid in relation to their size. I reckon these would be just the thing for the time being, so does anyone know where I can get hold of some in the Essex area?
I've Googled but can only seem to find firms wanting to sell them by the dozen

Cheers
Patrick

 

[nigelm]

At the yard this weekend, pumping out yet more rain water that's found its way into the engine compartment (now solved ) NigelM had a product he called 'pig socks' ...and I coveted them...
They are a sausage shaped jobby that absorb a huge amount of liquid in relation to their size. I reckon these would be just the thing for the time being, so does anyone know where I can get hold of some in the Essex area?
I've Googled but can only seem to find firms wanting to sell them by the dozen

Cheers
Patrick

Patrick , these are what i used http://www.fosseliquitrol.com/produ...age-Control/MSC8100-50-Maintenance-Socks.aspx

but i dont know where you might get them in a small quantity
i will do mt best to aquire some more and let you have a couple nx time i see you at the yard , nice to meet you by the way .

 

[flipper]

Cheers Nige

 

[leomagill]

I use oil absorbant sheets under my engines so any water getting in can be pumped overboard without all the nasty rainbow patterns from oil drips, I got 12 off ebay for £14 and they work very well, for water I use a pela oil extractor to suck it out, I guess it's all down to how good your access is.

 

[nigelm]

Cheers Nige

glad to help , did you get a chance to have a look for the filler/s for your foredeck ? , this may be of use - http://www.westsystem.com/ss/filler-selection-guide/ .

 

[Wunja]

Isn't the same absorbent material used in disposable nappies?

 

[flipper]

glad to help , did you get a chance to have a look for the filler/s for your foredeck ? , this may be of use - http://www.westsystem.com/ss/filler-selection-guide/ .

I did thanks, there's a stockist up here in St Ives, Cambs so i'm going to pop in this afternoon on my way back from a meeting. Handy to know about the place in Canvey too as closer to the boat.

 

[PaulGooch]

If you don't find any local :

http://www.expresslube-shop.co.uk/s...-of-5).html?shop_param=cid=5&aid=LT77-3000-5&

 

[flipper]

If you don't find any local :

http://www.expresslube-shop.co.uk/s...-of-5).html?shop_param=cid=5&aid=LT77-3000-5&

Cheers Paul, they are exactly what I'm after.

Patrick

Edit - well sort of, they are the oil only ones that repel water, but we're on the right track...

 

[ChattingLil]

Isn't the same absorbent material used in disposable nappies?

that's what I use. Sainsbury's basics = £1 a pack of 20. rolled up inside out in an old pop sock. Doesn't seperate out the oil from the water though!

 

[flipper]

that's what I use. Sainsbury's basics = £1 a pack of 20. rolled up inside out in an old pop sock. Doesn't seperate out the oil from the water though!

That looks like a great idea, thanks. I shall also have to invest in some Sainsbury's basic tights too as I'm fresh out of pop socks

Patrick

 

[Poignard]

Weetabix are incredibly absorbent, three of them will soak up half a pint of milk.

(Yes, yes - don't tell me, I know your bilges aren't full of milk)