What are our best options? I think we should put in a boiler bypass system with a seperate pump to circulate the water during cold weather. Drain the pipes, but winter summer hook-up needs water in pipes?
2007-01-02 13:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by vati_52 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
introduce glycol to the heating system. Glycol is an anti freeze. You only need a 30% mixture.
2007-01-02 14:03:47 · answer #1 · answered by Gary S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me I am going to be a smart guy and run a 20% anti freez solution in the pipes. I mean straight water will always freeze. I am assuming you are referring to a wood fired outdoor boiler????
Good Luck!
2007-01-02 22:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by arborsurgeon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a good idea but for now, fire up the boiler to stop the freezing, this summer look into something more substantial.
2007-01-03 06:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moving water is harder to freeze, but it will freeze if it gets cold enough. If you drain the water, you have solved the problem
2007-01-02 22:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try RV antifreeze into your water system. It is nontoxic like automotive antifreeze and won't kill you or your pets when drained out. Wal-Mart sells it and any RV dealer will have it, too, if they have a parts department.
2007-01-02 22:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by Catfish_Woman154 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋