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Title: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"
Post by: Roy Dameron on April 05, 2013, 10:10:16 pm
I am out for the first time this year and noticed my Oasis Hydronic (Aqualhot) is low on antifreeze. What brand does FT generally use and where can I get it? naturally, it's Friday night.  Information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Roy
Title: Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"
Post by: Michelle on April 05, 2013, 10:30:12 pm
Camco makes a non-toxic boiler antifreeze concentrate - one source is Camping World.  It's sold in quart (32 ounce) containers in the same general area as the non-toxic winterizing antifreeze.

Michelle
Title: Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"
Post by: Roy Dameron on April 06, 2013, 08:39:14 am
Thanks Michelle,  do you think I can add 6-8 oz of water to bring the level up yo the minimum use it and Monday when I find the anti- freeze concentrate add the right amount of antifreeze?  I am not in freezing weather.

Thanks again,

Roy
Title: Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"
Post by: Larry Rubin on April 06, 2013, 08:48:38 am
iMHO, adding water before adding the concentrate is OK if not too much and you keep track of the amount to ensure the 50 50 mix. 

if not in a big rush, you might check for it on Amazon as well.  Camco 35116 Boiler Antifreeze Concentrate - 32 oz. : Amazon.com : Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/Camco-35116-Boiler-Antifreeze-Concentrate/dp/B004804N7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1365252846&sr=1-1&keywords=camco+boiler+antifreeze)  $9.39
When I found it on Amazon last year and added it to my shopping cart, then deleted it and added it back, the price had gone up a little.  Their system must have figured out I really wanted it the first time!

Also, I found the plastic quart bottles are just the right size to pour liquids (like engine anti-freeze and oil) without a funnel so I saved a few.
Title: Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"
Post by: jeff on April 06, 2013, 09:16:26 am
Roy, if you add water only used distilled water. Trick from Rudy when our level was just a bit low...
Title: Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"
Post by: amos.harrison on April 06, 2013, 10:14:54 pm
When an Aqua-Hot coolant goes down without a leak, it's most often caused by water evaporation.  This increases the coolant concentration.  Adding distilled water can restore the proper concentration.  Just check the freeze point of the mixture.
Title: Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"
Post by: Roy Dameron on April 08, 2013, 09:43:55 am
Thanks for help the guys.  Ok, I have topped off the anti freeze, now the burner fires and quits. Trouble shooting guide suggests changing fuel filter. If I do that do I need to per- fill the new filter with diesel?
Title: Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"
Post by: Roy Dameron on April 08, 2013, 11:14:31 am
Ok, it is working again.  I was able to get the unit to work on electric, this  circulated the anti freeze and removed the trapped air in the system.  I did not know how to bleed the system.  After about an hour the burner fired and stayed on.  No fuel problem.   
Thanks again for the help.

Roy
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