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Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"

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
Roy Dameron
Ex 2009 42ft Nimbus
Jeep Unlimited

Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"

Reply #1 –
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
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2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"

Reply #2 –
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
Roy Dameron
Ex 2009 42ft Nimbus
Jeep Unlimited

Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"

Reply #3 –

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  $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.

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Larry Rubin
2004 U295 38' build 6278
2014 Jeep Cherokee

Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"

Reply #4 –
Roy, if you add water only used distilled water. Trick from Rudy when our level was just a bit low...
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Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"

Reply #5 –
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.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"

Reply #6 –
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?
Roy Dameron
Ex 2009 42ft Nimbus
Jeep Unlimited
 

Re: Where to find "non-toxic propylene glycol"

Reply #7 –
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
Roy Dameron
Ex 2009 42ft Nimbus
Jeep Unlimited