GL: Fw: Winterizing

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There are three grades of marine/RV antifreeze made: -50, -60 and -100. -50 is for potable water systems. -60 and -100 are for engines and contain anti-corrosion additives. All three are forms or propylene glycol, the non-toxic antifreeze. The two engine antifreezes should no tbe diluted, as is normal for auto antifreeze. Auto antifreeze is toxic to pets and wildlife, it tastes sweet and they lick it up if it falls on the ground...

Paul Esterle

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: jonathan olenick <jdolenickmd at yahoo.com>
> 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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