GL: Fw: Winterizing

[jonathan olenick]

There is a non-toxic antifreeze possibly methylene glycol vs toxic ethylene glycol, it is sold at RV supply stores, Walmart & Marine stores. IT IS NOT FOR THE ENGINE!!!!!!!. Read all lables carefully. Jon on Valentne.



----- Original Message ----
From: Jim Ague <ague at usa.net>
To: great-loop at lists.samurai.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 3:04:42 PM
Subject: GL: Fw: Winterizing

> Jim:
>
> I have to disagree with Antifreeze in the fresh water tank.
> It's lethal and would take a long time to get any residual
> taste out and it's a poison. Especially ethylene glycol. Use an
> alcohol, such as a cheap vodka. Cap it off so does not evaporate.
> There are other solutions, but antifreeze is not one.
>

I'm afraid my memo list was a little too brief in specifics. A sharp eyed 
reader caught one of my reminders was "A/F into the fresh water tank". Of 
course using vodka or the pink RV stuff is much better than "A/F".

-- Jim 
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