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Elysators

boilerman49
boilerman49 Member Posts: 1
in Water Quality
Will an elysator function in a system using  35% Thermal Fluid(ethylene glycol) or does the system have to be deionized water or treated water to function properly system presently has 0.40ppm iron and 0.35ppm copper

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,693
    Funny thing about funny spellings in my mind, @boilerman49 . Contact the company directly, and get the answer certified in writing.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Derheatmeister
    Derheatmeister Member Posts: 1,579
    edited March 2021
    VDI 2035 In a Short version....
    No Glycol..
    Hardness depends on KW per liter VDI 2035 Blatt 1... I translated to btu/gal.
    Non Saline Systems = EC below 100 Micro Siemens for Oxygen levels 0.1mg/l.
    Saline Systems = EC up to 1500 Micro Siemens for Oxygen levels down to 0.02 ml/l.
    PH between 8.2 and 10 which is depending on materials utilized in the system..
    For Aluminium Alloys 8.2 to 8.5 or as per HX recommendations.
    No Chemicals or Additives as per VDI 2035.
    Deionized water only..
    Sacrificial Anodes do not react well when Glycol is involved. :|
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,218
    It's best to mix all glycols with DI water, or purchase it pre-blended.
    Ethylene glycol? What type of system? If it is in contact with potable water indirects or heat exchangers PG may be a better choice. Or double walled heat exchangers.
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    Derheatmeister

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