Hydronic system antifreeze

D. Andrews_2

Can someone give information reguarding the effect of anit freeze and BTU output of water. Does adding anti freeze in a system change the amount of heat transfer to the water?

John H

I've been told that you lose 15-20% of your btu,s,depending on your percentage of attifreeze

kevin coppinger_4

I don't like the stuff.....

period. It has it's place but I avoid it at all costs. To many side effects. kpc

To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Contractor"

Jerry Boulanger_2

For an excellent discussion

Jerry Boulanger_2

For an excellent article on

the use of anti-freeze in HVAC systems go to

http://www.raypak.com/afreeze.htm

It works in every automobile running up and down the road regardless of location. You shouldn't be afraid of it in a hydronic system.

Al Letellier

antifreeze

A 50/50 mix will lose about 10% conductive efficiency in the system because you've changed the density of the fluid. You also increase expansion rate and usually have to step up the tank size on larger systems.

To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Contractor"

D. Andrews_2

antifreeze

Thanks to all of you who responded. Your information was very helpful