palmy_cammy Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 What's the position with our pitch covers? My understanding with a grass pitch was that they shouldn't be on for any longer than necessary due to it damaging the grass. Surely with a 3G pitch they could be down for extended periods without having the same issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeplechat Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 What pitch covers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSOUTH Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Groundsmen Currently clearing 3" of snow of the pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, SUPERSOUTH said: Groundsmen Currently clearing 3" of snow of the pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkyblue2 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 What precautions are they taking if more snow comes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flash Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, SUPERSOUTH said: Groundsmen Currently clearing 3" of snow of the pitch! This article says you should clear snow as soon as possible after it has fallen. Also recommends use of PDV salt to prevent freezing. Are they putting that down once the snow has been cleared? https://www.technicalsurfaces.co.uk/all_weather_pitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamJags Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I'll be at a free bar tonight, and don't really fancy sitting hungover on the supporters bus to freeze watching an inevitable shitfest, so I wouldn't be averse to this game being called off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmy_cammy Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Steeplechat said: What pitch covers ? The club has or used to have pitch covers. They were our prevention against frost when we still had a grass pitch. I would have thought they still had a use with a 3G pitch but I could be wrong hence my original question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 The club has or used to have pitch covers. They were our prevention against frost when we still had a grass pitch. I would have thought they still had a use with a 3G pitch but I could be wrong hence my original question. I'm fairly certain we gave them away when we got the astro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 According to the QotS SLO you have a couple of quad bikes with shovels for snow clearing duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priti priti priti Patel Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, jagfox99 said: According to the QotS SLO you have a couple of quad bikes with shovels for snow clearing duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumfries Boy(new acc) Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Game off http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22043859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dumfries Boy(new acc) said: Game off http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22043859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSOUTH Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Yes quarter of pitch was cleared at 2pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkyblue2 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Dumfries Boy(new acc) said: Game off http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22043859 Not funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan321 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 My concerns would be Thistle fans & players travelling to the match through the Strathclyde area which is the most affected... Will that play a part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, SUPERSOUTH said: Yes quarter of pitch was cleared at 2pm Which quarter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkyblue2 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Probably ruined the pitch using quad bikes but hey ho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSOUTH Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, jagfox99 said: Which quarter? Round perimeter than strip up middle lots of snow piled up around surrounds of pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flash Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, palmy_cammy said: The club has or used to have pitch covers. They were our prevention against frost when we still had a grass pitch. I would have thought they still had a use with a 3G pitch but I could be wrong hence my original question. This article suggests that pitch covers can be used on an artificial pitch. I’m sure the highlights of the Falkirk match at TFS showed covers lying at the side of the pitch. 1 hour ago, jagfox99 said: According to the QotS SLO you have a couple of quad bikes with shovels for snow clearing duties. Same article suggests that metal shovels should not be used. Presumably they have guards on them as recommended in the article. Also says that snow should only be cleared to a depth of 5cm to avoid damaging the pitch. The rest should be brushed off. https://www.pitchcare.com/news-media/artificial-surfaces-they-are-not-all-weather.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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