Snow builds up on auger

February 03, 2022, 08:00 AM

The wet snow we just got sticks to the auger of my snowblower and quickly reduces its effectiveness. Any suggestions for something I can do to minimize that? Would spraying the blades with PAM help? And no, mounting blow torches on the front while snow blowing to heat the auger is not an option!

February 03, 2022, 08:03 AM

Dreamerx4

Pam most definitely helps, BUT, with heavy wet snow, It is just part of the deal.

Go slower, open shoot up more to do everything possible to get snow out and away...

Wet snow is just tough.

February 03, 2022, 08:04 AM

gearhounds

Throwing wet snow is never efficient. I have resigned myself to using the little shovel that is clipped to my Ariens to pick it off the auger and shroud whenever the work starts to look sloppy.

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February 03, 2022, 08:09 AM

MaSigchist

Fluid Film works best, silicone spray in a pinch, reapply often.

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February 03, 2022, 08:11 AM

smlsig

Another vote for Fluid Film. I use it on my plow blade and it works great. It is also environmentally friendly so you don’t need to worry about that.

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February 03, 2022, 09:12 AM

tsmccull

Thanks for the recommendations. I’ll try Fluid Film next time I can get out to buy some, but I may have to settle for the wife’s PAM in the meantime.

February 03, 2022, 09:14 AM

NOCkid

I use this silicone spray from Walmart:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/V-I...r-Resistant/52130847

It works on fabric also.

February 03, 2022, 09:46 AM

ewills

I also use silicone spray with success. Best to apply outside and far away from just about anything...

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February 03, 2022, 12:25 PM

TheBull

I've used a left-over spray ceramic auto product on the paddle, chute, and interior housing of my single stage. Nothing is sticking, even the heavy wet stuff. I also do this to my show shovels.

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February 03, 2022, 12:48 PM

AKSuperDually

They sell a couple of sprays specific for this purpose. We don't get really wet snow here often enough for it to matter, so though I have a can, I've only used it once. It worked, but I've never really needed it again.

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February 03, 2022, 12:57 PM

Jelly

Another vote for spray ceramic auto products. Works better than Fluid Film or pam from what I can tell

February 03, 2022, 01:04 PM

ewills

I had thought about trying leftover ceramic coating from car detailing. A bit expensive and didn't want to waste it. Glad to know it works!

February 03, 2022, 01:18 PM

PeteF

Ive used a product called BOEsheild t-9. Why? Because i had it.
2-3 application per season, no sticking.

Its pricy bit it works for me.

https://www.amazon.com/BOESHIE...84276309191443&psc=1

February 05, 2022, 11:51 AM

Chris42

Car wax. On a dry snowblower. The thick, liquid stuff slobbered on generously. Let it dry.

Even if it is only on the chute, it will make a world of difference. Used at the end of the season it will help prevent rust.

Brand doesn’t matter. I look for half used containers at yard sales.

February 05, 2022, 01:35 PM

drill sgt

Sell all snow removal equipment and move your place of residence to a warmer climate where snow fall is not going to happen...... as my location shows south Louisiana residency I spent several winters in the great state of Alaska where snowfall in our area was a very dry snow that could easily be blown away .... so I do have some snow removal experience. ...................... drill sgt.

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