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Old 10-09-2016, 03:11 PM   #1
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Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

Just curious if we save it after winterizing to use next season?
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Old 10-09-2016, 03:24 PM   #2
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Re: Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

No. Down the drain. It's safe for the drain. It's $7.00 a gallon and you need two maybe three. Start fresh. The economy needs your money.
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Old 10-09-2016, 04:24 PM   #3
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Re: Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

Get new every season don't take the chance
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Old 10-09-2016, 04:41 PM   #4
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Re: Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

I use new each year. I just bought some yesterday at Wally World - $2.58/gal. I don't even have a clue how I would catch it to save and use again.
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Old 10-09-2016, 08:51 PM   #5
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Re: Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

Who knows how diluted it got this year? Why try to save a buck. Down the drain with the old!
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Old 10-10-2016, 04:35 AM   #6
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Re: Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

In addition to the dilution possibilities, there's also the contamination factor. Don't forget, you treated your toilet too.

For 15 or 20 bucks, I wouldn't risk my plumbing, or my health.
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Old 10-10-2016, 09:19 AM   #7
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In addition to the dilution possibilities, there's also the contamination factor. Don't forget, you treated your toilet too.

For 15 or 20 bucks, I wouldn't risk my plumbing, or my health.
If your antifreeze got toilet contamination wouldn't your water system also be contaminated?
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Old 10-10-2016, 09:57 AM   #8
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If your antifreeze got toilet contamination wouldn't your water system also be contaminated?
I wouldn't reuse, but what if one was to save what would come out of the low point drains, there still could be some dilution depending on how well the line's were blown out, but otherwise it should be whatever was pumped in correct? If you were trying to save every penny one could throw that salvaged pink stuff down the drains and save $3.
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Old 10-10-2016, 10:05 AM   #9
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I wouldn't reuse, but what if one was to save what would come out of the low point drains, there still could be some dilution depending on how well the line's were blown out, but otherwise it should be whatever was pumped in correct? If you were trying to save every penny one could throw that salvaged pink stuff down the drains and save $3.
I agree. I was just pointing out that if one were concerned about toilet contamination if saving the anti freeze that the same contamination should occur with the water system. I don't think contamination is a concern either way. Regardless, saving the antifreeze for recycling purposes is more trouble than its worth.

I only use antifreeze for the p-traps, anyway, so its history.
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Old 10-10-2016, 11:25 AM   #10
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Re: Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

I use new every year, 3-4 gallons, not worth the chance for what it costs. Now with that said, I do catch what comes out of the low point drains, not much but it kills grass. I put it back in a bottle with a "x" on the lid. I end up pouring it down the traps and tanks only the following year.
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Old 10-11-2016, 08:46 AM   #11
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Re: Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

I use it very liberally to ensure the concentration is correct. This is after blowing the lines clear with compressed air. I then dump a bunch down the drains so the p-traps and tanks get their fair share.

Any leftover goes into the tanks. I buy new every year. The stuff is cheap... so you don't have to be.


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I use it very liberally to ensure the concentration is correct. This is after blowing the lines clear with compressed air. I then dump a bunch down the drains so the p-traps and tanks get their fair share.

Any leftover goes into the tanks. I buy new every year. The stuff is cheap... so you don't have to be.


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Old 10-14-2016, 07:40 PM   #13
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Re: Does one use the rv antifreeze for successive seasons

I've seen it as low as $1.99 a gal on sale. Bought two gals. the other day at Ace Hdw. for like $2.70 a gal. just watch for it on sale. Better safe than sorry.
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