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Title: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: Iceshanty on Sep 25, 2008, 02:55 PM: First member to reply and answer all three questions correctly wins an icegator baseball cap and team iceshanty bumper sticker.

1. Where is the Icegator compay located ?

2. How many volts power the icegator ?

3. What indestructible material is the icegator handle made of ?

ICEGATOR (http://www.icegator.com)

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-Scott
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: jeepsw1 on Sep 25, 2008, 02:58 PM: edgerton ohio
24 volts
HDPE plastic
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: 1TIGGER on Sep 25, 2008, 03:36 PM: Quote from: jeepsw1 on Sep 25, 2008, 02:58 PM
edgerton ohio
24 volts
HDPE plastic
DING , DING ,DING , DING .
Combine those features with 420 rpm , 5 hs < 4.4 peak > and environmentally friendly as well as reverse mode and it's a winning combination !
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: jayswimmer09 on Sep 25, 2008, 05:34 PM: darn! i was way to late for that one
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: gofish33 on Sep 25, 2008, 06:47 PM: I don't care about the hat, I've got a Gator ! I hope it isn't getting too lonely in the garage, long time since its seen any ice.....

gofish33
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: pikeking on Sep 25, 2008, 08:29 PM: Edgerton Ohio
2, 12volt,9amp= 24volt batteries
3/4" HDPE plastic= High Density PolyEthylene(Which is made from Petroleum, it takes 1.75Kg. of petroleum to make 1Kg. of HDPE

Disadvantages of HDPE
Sensitive to thick sections in your part. It may have voids, bubbles or sink. Poor dimensional accuracy. Low mechanical and thermal properties. Price is low to very low.
High thermal expansion
Poor weathering resistance
Subject to stress cracking
Difficult to bond
Flammable
Poor temperature capability
Low strength/stiffness
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: Mainehazmt on Sep 26, 2008, 05:57 AM: damn you all beat me to it! wonder why I didnt see this I need me a hat lol!
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: Mainehazmt on Sep 26, 2008, 06:07 AM: Quote from: pikeking on Sep 25, 2008, 08:29 PM
Edgerton Ohio
2, 12volt,9amp= 24volt batteries
3/4" HDPE plastic= High Density PolyEthylene(Which is made from Petroleum, it takes 1.75Kg. of petroleum to make 1Kg. of HDPE

Disadvantages of HDPE
Sensitive to thick sections in your part. It may have voids, bubbles or sink. Poor dimensional accuracy. Low mechanical and thermal properties. Price is low to very low.
High thermal expansion (didn't see it change from winter to summer!)
Poor weathering resistance (still nice and bright like day one!)
Subject to stress cracking (None noted)
Difficult to bond (Engineer's job)
Flammable (smoked a cigarette many times while in use never caught fire!)
Poor temperature capability (used it once at -30 still worked)
Low strength/stiffness (seems pretty rugged!)

when ya get up here to moosehead I'm sure you'll change your mind! the engineering they put to this takes all the disadvantages you listed to make a great product also when ya get here Ill race ya with mine from a cold start! SO YA CAN SEE THIS CRIPPLED UP GUY beat yours! lol

you forgot HPDE is recyclable!
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: pikeking on Sep 26, 2008, 08:39 PM: Hazzy, I found that on the net, I was just waiting for an answer from you on it. I am hoping to buy an Icegator, because my auger is way to heavy and I can't afford to hurt my shoulder again. I have been out of work for 5 weeks now and going to be out at least another month. My auger is an Eskimo 3hp 10". Don't need that big auger and I did step in a hole on 2 different times. It's fast and strong, and a pain to lug out on the ice.
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: billditrite on Sep 27, 2008, 05:24 AM: pikeking, i love my icegator , but i got to be honest here , if you are looking at a new auger because you want something light then the gator may not be the auger for you, unless you are using the new model that doesnt have a battery and connects to your wheeler or snowmobile. i put the icegator with 2 batteries on board , between a 2 and 3 hp gas auger weight wise
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: Mainedog on Sep 27, 2008, 05:43 AM: The claim is that the new "Competitor" model weighs 15lbs.
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: Mainehazmt on Sep 27, 2008, 05:50 AM: sounds about right eliminate the batteries and thats about the weight of the original but I like mine with the 9ah batteries :)
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: gruntngrin on Sep 27, 2008, 10:23 AM: Quote from: billditrite on Sep 27, 2008, 05:24 AM
pikeking, i love my icegator , but i got to be honest here , if you are looking at a new auger because you want something light then the gator may not be the auger for you, unless you are using the new model that doesnt have a battery and connects to your wheeler or snowmobile. i put the icegator with 2 batteries on board , between a 2 and 3 hp gas auger weight wise

True,but you cant tell the weight when its being pulled around in a jet sled Plus it cuts through ice like warm butter.
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: Mainehazmt on Sep 27, 2008, 10:47 AM: I think they should have named it Liquid wrench!
Title: Re: [CONTEST] Icegator Trivia
Post by: Iceshanty on Sep 30, 2008, 04:01 PM: We have a winner! jeepsw1. Took a whole 3 mins, you guys are getting slow. ;)

Jeepsw1, please pm me your mailing address. Congrats and thanks to Icegator for the cap!

Stay tuned to Iceshanty.com for more sponsor trivia.

-Scott