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Old 09-10-2018, 06:26 AM   #21
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Whichever one is on sale or the cheapest.
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Old 09-10-2018, 07:03 AM   #22
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I always use -50 and don't care which brand but what ever is on sale. Besides the low temperature you also have to factor in the wind chill so I wouldn't even consider going with -30 and I sleep very well knowing my pipes haven't frozen and cracked to maybe save a couple of dollars!

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Wind Chill ? Not a factor. If it's -20 and wind chill is -50, the ambient temp is still -20 regardless.
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Old 09-10-2018, 07:05 AM   #23
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Since 2007 all I've ever used is the "Pink Stuff."
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Old 09-10-2018, 09:22 AM   #24
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I read the following article in a RV Magazine:

RV/Marine non-toxic antifreeze is probably the most misunderstood commodity in our industry today. There are currently three different varieties on the market at three very different prices.

Ethanol (alcohol) based: This type of antifreeze is most readily available in hardware stores and most RV shops it sells for approximately $3.00 – $4.00 a jug. However, this product is also extremely flammable and not to used around any sort of pilot flames or cigarettes. As well, this product has been known to taint certain RV plumbing systems and is only to be used with Quest or Pex plumbing lines. If you have ever used this product you will quickly remember how bad you water smelt and tasted the next spring. Furthermore, because this product is made from alcohol it works to dry out all the rubber seals readily found in your faucets and toilet. As a result we do not recommend this product.

Propylene Glycol based: This product is only available at your local RV shop (and not every RV shop for that matter). It sells for approximately $5.00 – $6.00 a jug. Like the ethanol antifreeze, this product is non-toxic and safe for all RV plumbing. However, propylene glycol does not have the same fire safety warnings, nor the risk of tainting your RV plumbing system. Furthermore, propylene glycol is a lubricant and will actually work to extend the life of the seals in your faucets and toilets, unlike the ethanol based products. This is the only product we recommend.

Propylene/Ethanol Blend: Again this product is non-toxic and completely safe for RV plumbing systems. It will cost more than $4.00 – $5.00 a jug. This may seem like a good idea, however, it is unknown how much ethanol is required to taint RV plumbing lines and dry out plumbing seals. For that reason we do not recommend this product.

X2 the glycol is the best and safest . they use it to make ice cream . it does not contain rust prohibitive s unless added for systems like boliers . I would use nothing but Glycol if i ever winterized my unit . it's all i used to winterize my truck mounted pop up camper . even my house a couple years when i was gone to others areas for the winter. just by pass water heater . and pump the lines full of glycol
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Old 09-10-2018, 09:44 AM   #25
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Everclear... good to -173.2 degrees F. In the spring add filtered water and have a dry martini. Olive optional.

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Wouldn't even have to rinse it out in the spring.
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Old 09-10-2018, 04:54 PM   #26
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These two brands are at my local walmart super tech and sta-bil. Based off the reviews super tech looks better but it has alchol listed in the ingedients where sta-bil only lists proplyene glycol. Which one would you go with?Attachment 185724Attachment 185725
I've tried many brands and I stick with the one(s) which don't leave a taste in the pipes.


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Old 09-10-2018, 05:10 PM   #27
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Whichever one is on sale or the cheapest.
I've been using walmart brand 3 years running in the Berkshires of western MA. no problem.


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