just_dave
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I'm not sure just how "new" this is as it doesn't sound any different than what I use currently, but i like that it's local.
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mike4947
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Same old stuff http://www.dow.com/heattrans/prod/glycol/dowfrostrvr.htm
with new marketing strategy.
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Polishnurse
Schodack, NY
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I have just sent them an E-Mail asking if this product could be used in radiant floor heating system. I would be nice if it is compatible. Draining the system and fill with there antifreeze. Just shutting the system off for the periods I'll be away. Bill
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traxtermax
UPSTATE NEW YORK
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For winterizing our camper's water system, I buy non-toxic antifreeze that specifically states it's NOT for winterizing engines. The additive mixed with non-toxic antifreeze to prevent engine corrosion (I forget the chemical name) isn't poison but it's not something you'd want to drink either.
As I recall, some anti-corrosion antifreeze is advertised as "non-toxic" but carries a specific warning against injestion if you read the entire label. What's worse, I think this stuff was on the same shelf and near "real" non-toxic antifreeze (without corrosion inhibitors).
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traxtermax
UPSTATE NEW YORK
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I'm not sure if this applies or not but I still wouldn't want corrosion inhibitors in my potable water system if I could easily avoid it.
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RGordon
Atoka, TN
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Same old product that we have been using. Just a new label and marketing technique. By the way, my strainer bulb on by ShuFlo water pump froze & broke last winter with 100% propylene glycol and had to be replaced. Guess it does freeze to a point. They have been using propylene glycol in childrens medicine for long time to prevent medicine from separating.
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TomW2
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I don't know if it is the exactly same product but I know that between the various brands there is at least one obvious difference - color. RV antifreeze is often called "pink stuff" but I've seen actual PINK and the REDISH like that DOW brand.
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mike4947
N. Syracuse, NY
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Color is actually used to distinguish the percentage of water in the product. Your basic pink is a 50/50 mix, with green and purple being higher concentrations of anti freeze (lower protection temperature); with corresponding higher prices.
The fact that it's already premixed is one reason directions for use say to let it run until you see full color to hopefully flush all the water out and not lower the concentration (raise it's freezing point).
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Gale Hawkins
Murray, KY
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This may not be the same thing as we are currently using.
Propylene Glycol
A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In the skin and hair, propylene glycol works as a humescent, which causes retention of moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water. The Material Safety Data Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
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traxtermax
UPSTATE NEW YORK
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A little more confusion
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