PeatSorb

[Jeeperz-Creeperz]

As discussed at the October Quarterly:

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Contact kb8ymf (Jim M.) if you're interested in purchasing PeatSorb.

[Bishop]

I was wondering what this really is. is it just that peat stuff you use in gardens or is it made for oil dry use?

[lgottler]

I think its a specific type of peat that is dried a specific way.....?

[kb8ymf]

I was wondering what this really is. is it just that peat stuff you use in gardens or is it made for oil dry use?

Peat moss that you get in stores has a high % content of moisture. With the moisture in it, it will not absorb the hydrocarbon base oils. It won't pick up the oil. The Peat Sorb is specially dried.
jim-kb8ymf

[jeepfreak81]

Interesting stuff, never heard of it before now.

[Trail_Fanatic]

Thanks for getting this up, Kevin!

:yourock:

[Yetti]

we use the stuff at work. it soaks up everything but water. something about how its dried prevents water from being re absorbed. plus its really light to carry as compaired to clay based absorbants. last I knew were buying the stuff in roll and bag form

[kb8ymf]

we use the stuff at work. it soaks up everything but water. something about how its dried prevents water from being re absorbed. plus its really light to carry as compaired to clay based absorbants. last I knew were buying the stuff in roll and bag form

GLFWDA is purchasing it in compressed 4 Cu ft bales and dividing it out into containers of about 1.5 gallon size jugs. Working with Jarhead on acquiring a viable jug size to package it in. Right now the jug available from PeatSorb sells for $20. With doing the packaging work ourselves we hope to get it down to $15 or lower depending on what we can get arranged for the jug costs.
We currently have a variety of sizes from 3 quart ziplock bags @ $5.00 to 5 gallon pales @ $35 and numerous sizes in between.
jim-kb8ymf

[GerkTJ]

How do we go about buying some of this if we are interested?

[USMC 0369]

Question: Once it's used, it has to be picked up, if I'm understanding it correctly. Then where can it be taken for disposal?

Great idea for off road runs. I'm going to suggest it to our club out west here to have on hand. Bashed oil pans are not uncommon out here.

[oz97tj]

Question: Once it's used, it has to be picked up, if I'm understanding it correctly. Then where can it be taken for disposal?

Great idea for off road runs. I'm going to suggest it to our club out west here to have on hand. Bashed oil pans are not uncommon out here.

Jim M. would be able to go further with this, but if I understand correctly you leave it there. It somehow absorbs everything bad and makes it safe to leave. I guess they use it in oil spills in water all the time. It absorbs the oil, then sinks and it's all safe.

[oz97tj]

How do we go about buying some of this if we are interested?

If all goes as planned, it'll be on the store for purchase once we get the container issue sorted out. Until then, you can pick some up at Quarterly meetings. One is coming up in April.

[Jeeperz-Creeperz]

How do we go about buying some of this if we are interested?


Contact kb8ymf (Jim M.) if you're interested in purchasing PeatSorb.

[Yetti]

don't know where you guys shop for your stuff, but I use this company
http://www.newpig.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Capture5_10651_10151_106979_-1_106085

[kb8ymf]

don't know where you guys shop for your stuff, but I use this company
http://www.newpig.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Capture5_10651_10151_106979_-1_106085

My initial investigation on this is that there is a HUGE difference between Peat-Sorb and Newpig oil absorbant. Peat Sorb is a natural product ,i.e. peatmoss and occurs naturally in the environment and Newpig, according to the MSDS sheet is a polypropolene (i.e. plastic).
The biggest difference in handling these two products is this:


NEWPIG:
13. Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal Method:

If unused, no special precautions are
necessary. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local
regulations. In certain types of cleanup applications the nature of the
material recovered will classify the resulting spent material as a
hazardous component. In such instances the material should be
disposed of via an approved hazardous waste disposal service and the appropriate manifesting obtained.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
PeatSorb
Because Peat Sorb does not leach, it may be possible
to landfill the saturated Peat Sorb. Where local
regulations permit, Peat Sorb can be incinerated or
disposed of in landfills. Since Peat Sorb is an
energy source, it will contribute about 15,500 BTU’s
per pound and will assist in the incineration of
absorbed oils.
(Translated: Peat Sorb is constantly undergoing natural biodegradation, therefore it will continue to decompose the absorbed oils natuarally, therefore it can be left on the ground to biodegrade naturally.)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


This is a substantual impedimant to in-field use of this product. Peat Sorb is specifically NOT classified as a hazardous waste product even AFTER it has absorbed the oil. The Peat Sorb absorbant can be picked up is so desired or it can even be left on the ground and not picked up. It will biodegrade naturally. Something Californians will obviously approve of.
Nick, there are only 2 regional distribution sources for this product:
http://www.peatsorb.ca/unitedstates.asp

As an aside, the Rock Crawling sanctioning bodies, specifically WeRock use this product and without it, the BLM and the USFS would not let them use public property for competition. It is also the product being specified for future rock courses in Michigan as an enabler to install a course without lining it with clay or rubber bladders to keep the oil from leaching into the ground water.

jim-kb8ymf

[USMC 0369]

OMG...:lmao: OMG...:lmao: OMG...:lmao:

Went to the peatsorb website... under the "Benefits and Advantages of PeatSorb" page... #1 on the list is:

"Peat Sorb™ is a Canadian Product"

I LOLZ until I fell over.

[Greenway]

I found out that 2 quarts of oil takes 1 1/2 of the 3 quart bags of Peat Sorb to soak it up off a driveway in a 10 MPH wind. So Jim, Bring me an extra $20 of the stuff to the April meeting. Cheapest containers you have, I can package it.

[kb8ymf]

I found out that 2 quarts of oil takes 1 1/2 of the 3 quart bags of Peat Sorb to soak it up off a driveway in a 10 MPH wind. So Jim, Bring me an extra $20 of the stuff to the April meeting. Cheapest containers you have, I can package it.
2 gallon bucket is $18 and a 5 gallon bucket is $35,including the bucket.
jim-kb8ymf

[Greenway]

2 gallon bucket is $18 and a 5 gallon bucket is $35,including the bucket.
jim-kb8ymf

OK. Bring me a 5 gallon bucket please.

[oz97tj]

OK. Bring me a 5 gallon bucket please.

planning on another oil change?

[Jarhead]

planning on another oil change?

uh, that hurts!

[Greenway]

planning on another oil change?

Yeah, but this time I'm doing it at your house.:bootyshake:

[oz97tj]

Yeah, but this time I'm doing it at your house.:bootyshake:

:lmao::lmao:

[Trail_Fanatic]

Jim,

Still have some of this in stock?

Time for a refil.
Donated mine to the Two Tracker's Trail Bag.

[Greenway]

I still want a 5 gallon pail.

[kb8ymf]

Yes we have some bananas today..................
Now I need to get it to you guys. Let's arrange a rendezvous of some sort.
jim-kb8ymf

[phittie1100]

If it can get to my house/office this week I can take it to the quarterly

[Trail_Fanatic]

Will you be at either of the next two Quarterlies?

I don't suppose we have it in the original factory containers?
I like to use it for advertising purposes when I'm in da woods..
It makes more of an impression than a bucket full of 'stuff' that I say is Peat Sorb.

[kb8ymf]

I believe I have a few of the jugs left, The big quantity stuff is in in Home Depot buckets.
I'll got look and see what up in the mezzanine.
j-kb8ymf

[Jeeperz-Creeperz]

Have you tried marketing this stuff to BP? :lmao:

[jeepfreak81]

Have you tried marketing this stuff to BP? :lmao:

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[Greenway]

I see it has been over a year since this thread was active. Bump to remind you this is a good product.

I just put some of this stuff down on the garage floor today to soak up a spill.

[kb8ymf]

And I've not sold a single container to anybody in Mich in literally that long. Pretty sad if you ask me.
Does we only have web wheelers now?
j-kb8ymf

[Renegade II]

And I've not sold a single container to anybody in Mich in literally that long. Pretty sad if you ask me.
Does we only have web wheelers now?
j-kb8ymf

What gets me is the poor attitude some people have in regards to vehicle related spills. I was disappointed to see that a couple people on GL4x4 wanted to argue the point to just leave oil spilled on trails and rocks in place because in the grand scheme 'my little bit doesn't matter.'

The lack of individual responsibility is amazing. I was always taught to remember "It starts with me."

[phittie1100]

I must not be wheeling hard enough Jim. I faithfully lug my 32.4oz Maxwell House jug of PeatSorb everywhere, but have not had a spill nor had anyone in my group have a spill since I started carrying it. But like my first aid kit, fire extinguisher, gallon jug of water and 45# tool bag I carry it in case I need it. It takes up some space, adds a little weight, but I would rather go prepared than not. I did however bump into a guy on DI last year dead on the side of the road who needed my spare quart of oil. He didn't need the PeatSorb though because he wasn't really sure when/where he had lost the oil....

[Greenway]

Does we only have web wheelers now?
j-kb8ymf
Not according to the new pinstriping on the JK

But with gas so expensive and tow rigs getting such sucky mileage, (I picture yours :lol:) I feel lucky that I can still afford to wheel.

[kb8ymf]

Not according to the new pinstriping on the JK

But with gas so expensive and tow rigs getting such sucky mileage, (I picture yours :lol:) I feel lucky that I can still afford to wheel.

I actually got almost 10 mpg on my trip out west last month. It dropped to just under 9 pulling all the grades.
You need a good bladder to drive that though. I only had to stop once coming back from the western side of Montana:ahhh:
j-kb8ymf

[Water buffalo]

:wave: Well guys I learned something today about peat sorb seems like good product. Although my truck doesn't leak oil it would be something good to have on the trail . Now you all know that I jinks myself because I am most likely going to go out and my truck. Will be peeing some kinda fluid. Talked to my friend Zac AKA Buzz700r said he and the family had a great time last weekend out at the mounds been wanting to get my truck muddy for sometime just been to busy at work. :ahhh: Well talk to you all soon hope to start meeting some of you Jeff. AKA the water buffalo :lmao::lmao::lmao: