How to get sap off.

[pault]

reduced the height of a spruce the other day which was obviously worked on earlier in the year therefor was covered in sap. My question is how to get sap off a wire core flip line safely without damaging the core or sheath.

 

Cheers in advance:001_smile:

[slimjimvw]

I went at mine with fairy liquid , hot water and a brush in the sink.

 

All ropes , friction hitches etc in the washing machine on a low temp , come out like new.

 

My colleague put his flip line in the washing machine but not sure i'd be happy with that clunking around in there.

[littlerob]

petrol remove sap quick so do and hand full of sugar with a little warm water rubbing the sugar in so do wd40 but its out to you to use it on your climbing gear

[Wolfie]

Don't think you are supposed to put petrol or oil anywhere near your climbing kit.

[Frankie Lawrence]

Just a good bath sorted mine out from pine sap.

 

Petrol is great for sappy hands nothing works better!

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Alcohol Gel - the absolute best...

[Pommie]

Shampoo

[Le Sanglier]

Don't bother. It"s not really a problem. I have never cleaned mine, not noticed any ill effects.

[Woodworks]

I am not a climber so I do not know what effect this product would have on a rope but I use this stuff for cleaning resin from my machines and it works a treat.

Resin Remover - Cleaning agent - Cleaning and maintenance - Accessories

 

Edit. just had a quick google and just learned that resin is not sap but the product would probably still work.

Edited November 8, 2012 by Woodworks

[slimjimvw]

Don't bother. It"s not really a problem. I have never cleaned mine, not noticed any ill effects.

 

You've not noticed ill effects climbing Douglas fir ?

 

I've had to change rope and friction cord halfway through a day before now due to sap. Those damn bubbles. Thank god for rope grabs.