Information on Glycol
Information on Glycol
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Anyone has any experiences about using glycol as a cooling agent, any hazards and safety standards required?
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RE: Information on Glycol
Given that significant quantities have ended up in wine over the years, I don't think you'll have too much trouble.
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: Information on Glycol
Don't let it boil, it's pretty nasty when that happens in a lab. The fumes will burn your throat.
Make sure that the corrosion inhibitors are compatible with your plumbing. Each manufacturer uses a different inhibitor and their products are definitely not interchangeable in critical applications.
You'll need to some sort of facility for reclaiming the antifreeze when draining the system, since you're not legally allowed to dump into the sewage system.
TTFN
RE: Information on Glycol
The glycol in the loop should be sampled and tested at least yearly. People have had their systems corrode to death in a few years because they failed to do that.
RE: Information on Glycol
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RE: Information on Glycol
As far as corrosion is concerned, it is far better than calcium chloride brine. Yet it is better to provide corrosion coupons.
My experience is that, MEG is not wild and tastes sweet