Author Topic: Lye? (Read 425 times)

coyotero · « **on:** September 02, 2004, 04:11:42 PM »

I have finally used up the last of my lye for boiling traps.Where can I buy somemore?I've been to all the hardware stores in Billings and a bunch of grocery stores.I ask if they have lye and they look at me like they don't have a clue as to what I'm talking about.Thanks

Dan Mich Trapper · « **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2004, 04:39:35 PM »

If your using it to rust up your new traps , try hardwood ashes . It work. Just add water and traps .

Bogmaster · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2004, 04:01:55 AM »

Try asking for Lewis Lye,a good portion of our population has no idea what lye even is.
Maybe by using the brand name,you will get better results, other wise you may have to go to Saniflush---now I know that is available.
Tom

lynx/cat-trapper · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2004, 04:14:07 AM »

Drain cleaner(crystal)...red devil or similar...dont ask for lye...just go to the drain cleaner Isle.
later
lynx

Mallard · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2004, 06:27:20 AM »

Sani-flush costs $2.59 for about 60 ounces. Stuff works great for new trap de-greasing and for clean up on your used ones.

coyotero · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2004, 06:48:02 AM »

Thanks guys.I bought some traps from a lady .Her husband died about 3 months ago,she since has been diagnosed with 2 inoperable brain tumors.I need to clean them up some.I got 1/2 dozen Northwoods #2's,!/2 dozen pinch pan Victor 1 1/2's,some 1 1/2 victor longsprings and some #3 and#4 Victors.I hope I payed her way more than there worth.