2006-11-03 08:53:13 · 18 answers · asked by Roy C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
drain the fountain, and put RV antifreeze in the pump lines to keep them from freezing and cracking. But beware. Any exposed anti-freeze is a severe poisoning risk for dogs, cats, birds, and children. Make sure that it is only in the lines, not puddled in the bottom of the fountain.
2006-11-03 09:03:47 · answer #1 · answered by Kareen L 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is an anitfreeze that can be put in your fountain that will not leave a residue. It is called RV Antifreeze and can be bought at many different places. It is safe for all kinds of water sources. I have not heard of any bad effects.
2006-11-03 10:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by gremky1997 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not safe. It may cause a reaction to the animals or humans.
Check the material safety data sheet on the antifreeze product.
2006-11-03 09:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by garfield4_515 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just empty it for the winter would be the best. Cats especially are drawn to the sweet taste of antifreeze and will die when they drink it.
2006-11-03 08:58:10 · answer #4 · answered by schell_75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kareen L gave you the exact correct answer. Antifreeze of any kind is bad for animals.
2006-11-03 09:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, as everyone else has said, antifreeze is highly toxic. If you do not want your birdbath to freeze then you should buy a birdbath heater available at many home and garden stores. Check it out. Always look for alternatives to chemical use.
2006-11-05 09:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rv is not the same antifreeze as engine. Propolene glycol found in cake mixes vs ethylene glycol which will kill.
2016-11-24 16:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by Bill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RV anti-freeze is non toxic it is designed for the water tanks for RVs, some the responses below are incorrect about it being toxic. I use it in my fountain. I remove most of the water first.
2013-11-11 06:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by Mary 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to keep it running in the winter, there are non-toxic anti -freezes available. If you don't, why not just drain it, remove the pump, and turn the basin upside down to winterize? Look for pet friendly anti-freeze if you're just going to run it through the hoses and leave it in place.
2006-11-03 09:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by hardy_rose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
never use antifreeze for anything other than your car ; if your car leaks antifreeze make sure to clean it asap - this substance is deadly to wildlife of any and all kinds
2006-11-03 10:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by sml 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋