Winter anti-freeze brand
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Many people prefer antifreeze without alcohol, which is more expensive. I have been using the Walmart stuff, which has alcohol, forever without any issues. You will notice on the bottle that it "protects" to -50 degrees. However, it will freeze, if very cold to a slushy mix. This means it won't harden and possibly bursts a pipe or fitting at -50 degrees.
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Check out the web seminar( "As the prop turns") on winterizing.
Would never use the cheap alcohol base stuff in engine blocks and expensive components. I use the -100 poly base stuff from West Marine .
That being said...I use the cheap alcohol base for other plumbing including my RV and seasonal cabin with no problems for a couple decades now.......word to the wise.....I use air to blow out the water first so there is minimal dilution factor....we freeze down to - 30F here......good anti freeze is cheaper than the mess and fix....happy winterizing out there...
That being said...I use the cheap alcohol base for other plumbing including my RV and seasonal cabin with no problems for a couple decades now.......word to the wise.....I use air to blow out the water first so there is minimal dilution factor....we freeze down to - 30F here......good anti freeze is cheaper than the mess and fix....happy winterizing out there...