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epsileth t1_j108jcl wrote

Reply to comment by RobinsShaman in TIL that the USA uses 10x as much salt on the road than they do in processed foods, and was first introduced on the roads in New Hampshire. by madmansmarker

Beet brine is an alternative, if you don't mind the murder scene look.

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mrjosemeehan t1_j10mxes wrote

Does that leave sugar rich residue? Because that could have serious environmental impacts itself.

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epsileth t1_j10n7pc wrote

Depends on the mix, but it is probably better than blasting the road with salt.

If you're on a highway with grass on one side, the beet brine doesn't kill plants, so that's a plus.

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madmansmarker OP t1_j109g3j wrote

if you have an image, THIS would make an interesting TIL post

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ash_274 t1_j10st25 wrote

Don't you have to put that down before it snows and it's not as effective as salt after the snow falls?

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epsileth t1_j10xaeb wrote

Before it snows, even after it lowers surface ice melting point.

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balls80082 t1_j11a5bm wrote

I made about 10000 gallons of liquid deicing agent w/ sugar beet today, I can assure you that about 20,000lbs of salt was dissolved, you can’t just use straight beet, 5000 gallons is like 12,000 dollars, it’s not a cost effective solution.

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Morall_tach t1_j109lpv wrote

They use cheese brine in some parts of the Midwest too.

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