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Road salt works by lowering the freezing point of water - a process termed “freezing point depression”. In a nutshell, the salt breaks into its component ions in a small amount of liquid water. The added particles make it more difficult for the water to freeze into ice, lowering the freezing point of the water. So, for road salt to work, there needs to be a tiny bit of liquid water. This is part of the reason why road salt is not effective in extremely cold weather when water would freeze too easily. Road salt is used to control snow and ice. As the temperature drops, salt's effectiveness slows to the point that when you get down near -10 degrees (C) and below, salt barely works.

Rock salt is the most cost-effective product available for removing snow and ice. It’s easy to use, store and apply, and its effectiveness at keeping parking lots and sidewalks clear makes it the cornerstone in most snow removal programs. It can be used alone or with an additive, depending upon weather conditions.

When temperatures are below -10 degrees (C), road salt is mixed with catalysts in order for the salt to brine and to work effectively. Using liquid to "pre-wet" conventional solid de-icers also reduces bounce, scatter, and environmental emissions, while increasing performance and service levels. Using the power of magnesium chloride, liquids are used by leading salt companies to significantly improve the working temperature of salt and accelerate the brining process for faster melting. Treated salt is coloured blue to aid in product distribution when applying. This premium product will be effective up to -21 degrees (C) and will have longer lasting results than un-treated road salt. Better for the environment – Our magnesium chloride is approved for organic production as a crop fertilizer and soil amendment by OMRI in the US and Canada. Treated salt is twice as effective as salt, and 80% less corrosive. Bulk salt is sold by the yard. Increments of 1/2 yards only.

Great for traction during freezing rain and on gravel lots. Sand/salt mix is sold by the yard. Increments of 1/2 yards only. Straight sand is also available (special order only).

When temperatures are below -10 degrees (C), road salt is mixed with catalysts in order for the salt to brine and to work effectively. Using liquid to "pre-wet" conventional solid de-icers also reduces bounce, scatter, and environmental emissions while increasing performance and service levels. Using the power of magnesium chloride, liquids are used by leading salt companies to significantly improve the working temperature of salt and accelerate the brining process for faster melting. Treated salt is coloured blue to aid in product distribution when applying. This premium product will be effective up to -21 degrees (C) and will have longer lasting results than un-treated road salt. Better for the environment – our magnesium chloride is approved for organic production as a crop fertilizer and soil amendment by OMRI in the US and Canada. Treated Salt is twice as effective as salt, and 80% less corrosive. Conveniently packaged in a pail with a lid for safe storage. Scoop not included. Return the empty pail and lid and receive a $2.00 refund.

ProMelt Essential Snow and Ice Melter works faster than ordinary rock salt and melts snow and ice at temperatures as low as -18 degree (C). ProMelt Essential is a blend of magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and 15 trace minerals in each granule. It is optimally sized for easy spreading and is often coloured to aid in product distribution during application. ProMelt Essential will leave a residue and may continue to work during light snowfalls. Ice Melter, due to its granule size and coatings, does not easily track into buildings, and is pet friendly. ProMelt Essential is available in 20 kg bags.

Meltco’s Lake Effect snow and ice melter is easy to handle and ideal for spreading. It is non-caking and non-tracking and works in low temperatures while providing traction. It is a perfect economical solution for large areas. No nitrogen or phosphorus has been added. The screened granulation minimizes the usage and optimizes the melting effectiveness. Non-staining bio-degradable purple colour indicator. Lake Effect is available in 50 lb bags.

This 100% natural eco-friendly formula makes MeltCo™ Premium a very safe and effective de-icer. MeltCo™ Premium De-icer is a very friendly option for snow and ice melting around children, pets, softscapes, hardscapes, roofs, and vegetation. It consists of naturally occurring complex trace minerals and micro nutrients in addition to the chloride family and MCi3. The MCi3 solution is formulated with CMA and organic elements extracted from sea water. Its natural ability along with minerals and micro nutrients buffers the effects of chlorides on vegetation and environment. MeltCo™ Premium de-icer has no added nitrogen or phosphorus, making it an ideal option for de-icing around any body of water. Designed for faster melting and easier spreading at colder temperatures than typical ice melting products. The green biodegradable colorant added to the product minimizes the usage and increases its effectiveness. Premium De-Icer is available in 50 lb bags.

This 100% natural eco-friendly formula makes Nature’s Force™ a safe and effective de-icer. It is a friendly option for snow and ice melting around children, pets, softscapes, hardscapes, and vegetation. In addition, it consists of naturally occurring complex trace minerals and micronutrients, creating a longer residual effect. Available in 50 lb bags.

Liquid de-icing involves either a pro-active application or re-active placement of a liquid ice melting agent on the pavement surface prior to the accumulation of frozen precipitation, or to an already existing ice or hard-packed snow surface. When applied in a stream pattern, performance enhancing liquids vertically penetrate the snowpack and break the bond at the road surface. Using liquid to "pre-wet" conventional solid de-icers also reduces bounce, scatter, and environmental emissions while increasing performance and service levels. Safe for the environment – Our magnesium chloride is safe for the environment and approved for organic production as a crop fertilizer or soil amendment by OMRI (the Organic Materials Review Institute) in the United States and Canada. Refined corn carbohydrate derivative blended with magnesium chloride engineered for snow and ice control, delivering unparalleled performance in colder environments. Available in 1000 L tote.

ProMelt™ liquids are effective pre-wetting agents for salt and sand, reducing bounce and scatter and decreasing the time needed for salt to begin melting. They can be used to pre-wet treated salt, thus further enhancing melting performance. High performance magnesium chloride liquid that delivers a strong residual effect on road surfaces, improving melting on road surfaces and results in long lasting performance. Safe for the environment – Our magnesium chloride is safe for the environment and approved for organic production as a crop fertilizer or soil amendment by OMRI (the Organic Materials Review Institute) in the United States and Canada. Anti-corrosion inhibitors help with less maintenance for spraying jets. Available in 1000 L tote.

ProMelt Ultra 2000 inhibited is a high-performance de-icing liquid made from a refined corn carbohydrate derivative blended with magnesium chloride. Best used for stock pile treatments, ProMelt Ultra 2000 delivers unparalleled performance in colder temperatures. Using the power of magnesium chloride, ProMelt™ liquids are used by leading salt companies to significantly improve the working temperature of salt and accelerate the brining process for faster melting. Safe for the environment – Our magnesium chloride is safe for the environment and approved for organic production as a crop fertilizer or soil amendment by OMRI (the Organic Materials Review Institute) in the United States and Canada. Available in 1000 L tote.

If you require an SDS for any of our products please email Linda @ info@yoursaltconnection.com

SnowDoggs are the ideal snowplows for pickups like the Ford® F-150 and F-250, Chevy® Silverado 1500 and 2500, and RAM® 1500 and 2500. With heavy duty frames and standard 304 stainless steel blades, your SnowDogg is the only heavy duty snowplow your truck will ever need. From sidewalks to driveways and small parking lots to massive campuses, there's a SnowDogg for every application. Feel free to check out the Buyers website for more information on what will work for your truck.

ScoopDogg Pushers are built for your heavy equipment needs. Push, drag, pile and scrape down your lots this winter. Check out the Buyers website for more information on what type of ScoopDogg you'll need.

DumperDogg® Inserts provide the power, versatility, and convenience of a dump body without the massive investment needed for a dedicated dump truck. If you're a landscaper or contractor looking for a surefire way to increase efficiency and improve productivity, a DumperDogg is the solution for you. With a max payload capacity of 6000 lb (up to 3 cubic yards, depending on model), these Doggs have the strength to tackle any dump body job. Haul mulch, gravel, and other bulk materials with ease and unload them with the push of a button - no more shoveling! A dump insert also enables your crew to clean up grass clippings, leaves, and more in a fraction of the time. Add a DumperDogg dump insert to your pickup truck to get more jobs done in less time. DumperDoggs are the best dump insert for pickup trucks, including popular models like the Ford® F-250, RAM® 2500, and Chevy® Silverado 2500. Check out the Buyers website for more information on what type of DumperDogg you'll need.

SaltDogg makes the best salt spreaders for pickup trucks. Whether you need a tailgate salt spreader for your Ford® F-150, a hopper salt spreader for your Silverado 2500, or an under tailgate salt spreader for your RAM® 5500, SaltDogg has you covered. SaltDogg spreaders are made with durable materials like stainless steel and polyethylene that will never rust, keeping you in the fight storm after storm and year after year. SaltDogg's lineup includes walk-behind spreaders, pickup truck spreaders, tailgate spreaders, municipal spreaders, and more. Check out the Buyers website for more information on what type of SaltDogg you'll need.

Exceeding design and manufacturing requirements are essential when you are building equipment to fight winter in the True North. Beyond tremendous durability, all of our plows also employ advanced blade design mechanics to initiate a rolling motion that moves more of even the stickiest snow. This means less resistance, less wear on power trains, and greater fuel economy. Browse the Arctic website to learn more about Arctic Snowplows’ full line of polyethylene and steel plows, plow partners and spreaders.

SaltDogg Bulk Salt Walk Behind Broadcast Spreader features a bulk flow gate to handle bulk salt. That gives contractors, facilities managers, and property owners the ability to use the bulk salt that is used with the rest of their spreader line-up with the walk behind. The manual spreader broadcasts material up to 24 ft. The enclosed gearbox with commercial grade alloy gears and an integrated grease fitting ensure that the moving parts of the spreader are out of the elements and are easy to maintain for years to come. The push salt spreader has a 1.5 cubic foot poly hopper that can accommodate 100 lb of bulk salt, bagged salt, or ice melt. Its fully welded frame is available in either stainless steel or powder-coated carbon steel. The hopper assembly sits on 13” pneumatic tires with a solid axle for a reliable ride.

The #1 feature of The SnowPlow Snow Pusher is our UHMW Polyethylene blade. This material is the highest impact resistant and cold weather adaptable material available. It is high-end and highly respected. Contractor grade shovels that are made to last years. Available in multiple sizes.

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Durabox are strong, double-walled, durable, and stackable. Approx. 8 ft³ of storage. (32" W x 23" D x 30" H) with non-rusting durable hinge. Looks clean and neat at any location. Use all year. Perfect for garbage storage in summer months. Fill your bin with one of our available bulk products (salt, premium treated salt, sand/salt mix).

Our pails with straps are beneficial to your sidewalk crews or plow operators when having to put products on hard to reach areas for spreaders. No need to manhandle buckets under your arm. No more back pains due to awkward bucket holding. The strap allows for even distribution of weight on the body. Comfortable to walk distances with. Can hold up to approx. 20 kg bagged products or approx. same amount in bulk salt products. Best to be stored upside down when not in use to allow for the inside to dry. Buckets are food grade thickness, so no need to worry about them cracking in the cold.

Dura Scoops are ideal for spreading salt from large bins. The scoop allows for even product distribution on walks or refilling a pail for applying product to a walkway.

Small scoops are a perfect for size to fit in a pail or bag. The small scoop allows for even product distribution and helps keep an area around bags and pails neat and tidy.

Pail openers are handy to have to help open the lid of a treated salt pail. Help alleviate the pressure you'd put on your hands/fingers trying to open the lid.

Coloured: Come in vibrant colours to stand out during the winter. Mark your property for curbs or anything that may be important to note while taking care of it. Add a sign – Fire Hydrants, Speed Bumps, and more. Comes in 4' lengths.

A wide variety of safety lighting for your vehicles. Visit the Buyers Products website for more information.

What happens when you blow a hydraulic line in the middle of a plow event on site? You need to find a way to contain the spill and find a way to replace the line and fluid. At YSC, you can grab one of our premade spill kits which contain: 10 sorbent pads, 1 sorbent sock (3" x 48"), 1 neoprene drain cover, 2 pairs of gloves and 1 disposal bag. The nylon carry bag holds all items with extra room. Just add a spare line*, bottle of plow fluid* and a couple of wrenches and you'll be back up and running in no time. *Items to be purchased separately.

Thermal Blades GEN-3 blades come with a vehicle lifetime wiper blade frame and a heated squeegee module for winter use, which is replaceable with an unheated module for summer use. The GEN-3 blades will be sold as a set of two blades, which will come with the patented Electronic Control Module (ECM). This will determine when to turn on the heat and how much heat to apply. The ECM is mounted under the hood of the vehicle, truck or equipment, and can be wired directly to the battery. Two wires will go to each of the blades, and 2 wires will be routed to the front of the vehicle and mounted right behind the grill for reading the outside temperature.

We do deliveries within Kitchener-Waterloo for bagged products, pails, shovels, and salt bins. We do not offer full load delivery of rock salt. All deliveries are subject to a delivery charge based on the products delivered and how they are taken off the truck.

We only deliver within Kitchener-Waterloo. Contractors are welcome to order and take advantage of the contactless, drive-thru pickup at our yard at 40 Spring Valley Road if they live outside of our delivery area.

We aim to have all orders delivered within 48 hours. However, depending on weather conditions at the time of your order, it may take us as long as 96 business hours to fulfill your order.

We do ship our SnowPlow shovels and Ultimate Scrapers across Canada. Unfortunately, we do not ship salt bins or ice melting products outside of Kitchener-Waterloo. If you place an order for delivery outside of Kitchener-Waterloo, you will be contacted to arrange the pickup of your order or to cancel the order entirely.

Contractor pricing is not available through our online ordering.

Duraboxes are blue and hold 8 cubic feet of product. Arctic large salt bins are a light orange/yellow and hold 8 cubic feet of product. Arctic small salt bins are orange and can hold 5 cubic feet of product.

Regular road salt only works up to -10 degrees. Premium Treated Salt is effective up to -21 degrees. You will see visible results faster using the Premium Treated Salt at any temperature. The liquid used to coat the salt will dry on surfaces after the ice is melted. Any leftover residue will re-activate when frost occurs or it begins to snow.

Ice melters work at lower temperatures than road salt. ProMelt Essential is packaged in a 20 kg bag and is salmon in colour. Lake Effect is packaged in a 50# bag and is purple in colour. Nature’s Choice is packaged in a 50# bag and is green in colour.

Unfortunately, buckets, pails, and bags do not come with a scoop. Scoops and lid openers are available for purchase.

We offer contactless, drive-thru pickup at our yard for pre-paid bulk salt and for those contractors that have accounts set up with us. Enter through GATE 1, text your order using the office text line, untarp your salter, and then move ahead to get loaded. Once loaded, move ahead to retarp your salter then leave through GATE 2. Do not reverse in the parking lot. If you have to order and pay for your products while on site, enter through GATE 1, park in front of the Office Trailer, order and pay for your product, then go get loaded.

Yes, we sell replacement ice scraper blades, shovel handles and shafts, shovel back braces, and shovel blades.

The snowplow shovels are commercial shovels built to last. Currently, contractors that shovel up to 100 driveways per snow event are finding that the shovels last 10+ years.

We offer a $2.00 refund for returning your old pail. Please bring your empty pail back when picking up your order.

Before it begins to snow or while contractors are going out to check properties, our yard is open from 7:00 am till 5:00 pm. Once the snow season begins, we open at 9:00 pm every evening and close at 5:00 pm the next day (closed from 5:00 pm till 9:00 pm daily). If there is bad weather still at 5:00 pm we stay open from 5:00 pm till 9:00 pm.

We have a yard map to assist you with finding products. We have a one-way system: Enter Gate 1 and exit Gate 2. Please do not reverse in the yard.

Yes, we repair MOST BRANDS of plows and salters. Call Brian at 519-465-1121 to schedule your repair. Repairs are done in the main building.

Please email our office at linda@yoursaltconnection.com or call the office at 519-465-1121 and we will send you our price list for contractors.

We usually take a day to install a plow or salter. We can hold 2 trucks in our repair bay at a time.

The only thing we ask is that the contents of the truck box be emptied, and the tailgate removed before you drop off your truck.

When your salter is installed, we have options to add lights to the back of the salter that you can turn on when reversing or just salting. add a license plate light above your license plate (move the license plate to the back of the salter). add a back up camera that is rated for the winter. When your plow is installed, we have an option to install a license plate holder.

Absolutely. We have winter-rated backup cameras available for installation.

Our goal is to save you time (which will save you money and could reduce your liability risk). With our contactless pickup, contractors can expect to be in, loaded with road salt, treated road salt, or sand/salt mix, and out within 8 minutes. A port-a-potty is available for use, stopping the need for staff to stop along their routes. Repairs in the middle of a storm. Just call 519-465-1121 to arrange for our service. Our standard repair hourly rate is used for any emergency/overnight repair. WE DO NOT HAVE A PREMIUM RATE!

Salt Brine is a specific ratio/mixture of salt mixed with water. Benefits are as follows: It costs less than bulk road salt or other liquid de-icers. It reduces the use of salt on sites. Disadvantages are as follows: If your specific ratio is not met, you risk creating an ice rink on surfaces or having no effect at all. Salt brine still washes into rivers, seeps into the ground, and contaminates the water supply. When salt brine is applied at a 23.3% concentration, it will freeze (without any additional dilution) at about -21° C. ProMelt Ultra1000 is a high-performance de-icing liquid made from a refined corn carbohydrate derivative blended with magnesium chloride. Benefits are as follows: It’s a versatile liquid that can be used to anti-ice, de-ice and pre-wet. It has superior anti-bonding properties. It reduces bounce, scatter, and salt application rates which saves time, labour, fuel and materials. It meets the stringent requirements of the Clear Roads QPL for corrosion, toxicity, and performance. Its strong residual effect provides lasting performance. It eliminates the use of salt on sites. The freezing point of ProMelt Ultra 1000 is -65° C It’s better for the environment – Our magnesium chloride is approved for organic production as a crop fertilizer and soil amendment by OMRI in the US and Canada Disadvantages are as follows: It’s costlier than salt brine.