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Title: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 05 September 2012, 15:33:59
Apparently in July 2003, it became an offence for the general public to purchase and apply Coal Tar Creosote.

So, how do mere mortals like us OOFers go about getting hold of it.

I painted a load of fence & trellis wood in Feb/March time with a well known brand of fence paint - but the weather has been so wet that it's already started to fade off in places.

Is substitue Croesote any good?

Any ideas?
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: tigers_gonads on 05 September 2012, 15:38:17
10/40 semi synth  :y :y
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: amba on 05 September 2012, 15:41:32
I am fortunate as my wifes aunt/uncle own a wood/fencing business so I turn up with my 5ltr empty containers and fill up and donate to the cat feed fund. ;D ;D ;D

Best advise is fine an old fashion wood business who do fencing/logging etc and see if they will sell it to you.Unfortunatley Kent is a bit far for you to come down as sure we could have helped you out.
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: amba on 05 September 2012, 15:44:51
Try this place Rob.

Looks like they sell 20ltr drums for collection or bigger depending how much fence you have ..and how much you want to stink ;D


Basildon Paints, Blue House Farm, London Road, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2BY info@creosotedirect.co.uk
Tel 01268 552481 or 01268 557203 - Opening hours Mon - Sat 9am to 5pm
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: mantahatch on 05 September 2012, 15:47:48
£48.00 delivered http://www.creosotedirect.co.uk/
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: cleggy on 05 September 2012, 15:49:44
I got mine off E-Bay, you can only get large quantities 25 litres or so, there are a couple on there at the moment collection only tho'. :y

The substitute is crap, I use the proper stuff to kill red mite in the chicken coop.

It is available for agricultural use only, it is not illegal to sell or purchase it and I've not had anyone knocking on the door with a warrant. :y

Let me check in the garage Rob and see if mine has  suppliers info
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: cleggy on 05 September 2012, 16:01:57
Bugger... mice have eaten the label ;D ;D

Don't forget to mix old engine oil with it, goes further, better protection and a nice dark colour :y
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 September 2012, 16:20:56
10/40 semi synth  :y :y




Agreed. Old Omega oil works well enough. :y
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: kev2b4 on 05 September 2012, 16:39:04
Mix it 50/50 with old engine oil,, DO NOT mix with gearbox oil-- I made that mistake once- took about 2-3 months to dry, and it stunk!
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: omega3000 on 05 September 2012, 17:35:17
I used that fence coat stuff .... what a waste of time  >:( its all stripey within 2 weeks .... old fella i know used engine oil with creosote and is just as he painted it 10 yrs ago , oil change soon then  ;D
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: redelitev6 on 05 September 2012, 17:41:35
 :y Ah ! the smell of that golden liquid brings childhood back to life  :y
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: tigers_gonads on 05 September 2012, 17:51:14
Mix it 50/50 with old engine oil,, DO NOT mix with gearbox oil-- I made that mistake once- took about 2-3 months to dry, and it stunk!

Tell me about it  ::)

Did a couple of 6 foot panels in raw diff oil  :-[
The lass next door was unimpressed  :-[
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: kev2b4 on 05 September 2012, 17:58:04
I had British Rail or whatever they are called these days next door at the time- so just stunk garden out
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: aaronjb on 05 September 2012, 19:20:53
Mix it 50/50 with old engine oil,, DO NOT mix with gearbox oil-- I made that mistake once- took about 2-3 months to dry, and it stunk!

Tell me about it  ::)

Did a couple of 6 foot panels in raw diff oil  :-[
The lass next door was unimpressed  :-[

 ;D ;D ;D ;D My garage still smells of the old Jag diff oil, and I did that weeks ago - dread to think what your garden smelt like! ;D
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: cleggy on 06 September 2012, 09:23:19
http://www.creosotedirect.co.uk/

http://www.creosotesales.co.uk/

Here you go Rob :y
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: tigers_gonads on 06 September 2012, 10:47:43
Mix it 50/50 with old engine oil,, DO NOT mix with gearbox oil-- I made that mistake once- took about 2-3 months to dry, and it stunk!

Tell me about it  ::)

Did a couple of 6 foot panels in raw diff oil  :-[
The lass next door was unimpressed  :-[

 ;D ;D ;D ;D My garage still smells of the old Jag diff oil, and I did that weeks ago - dread to think what your garden smelt like! ;D


I don't know, I just left a pair of our lasses dirty socks nailed to the fence until it soaked in to mask the smell  :y ;D ;D

Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 06 September 2012, 17:26:10
http://www.creosotedirect.co.uk/

http://www.creosotesales.co.uk/

Here you go Rob :y

Thanks Dave  :y
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: Elite Pete on 06 September 2012, 17:31:17
I love the smell of creosote ::)
Title: Re: Getting "real" Creosote ...........
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2012, 17:35:44
Creosote,petrol and jaysus jeyes fluid. :)
Not all mixed together though. :D