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Coolant Freezing in Winter - Question

Posted: Mon 15 Oct , 2012 12:56 pm
by andy_con
Question?

my triac is in my garage, in the winter when the temp drops to -** im concerned the coolant may freeze.

what do people recommend to prevent this? i was considering adding antifreeze but unsure if these corrode steel?

Re: Coolant Freezing in Winter - Question

Posted: Tue 16 Oct , 2012 9:16 am
by Denford Admin
The advice here is "Antifreeze: Don’t even think about it!"
Winter tip #3

Re: Coolant Freezing in Winter - Question

Posted: Tue 23 Oct , 2012 12:46 pm
by andy_con
rubbish thats going to causing em a few issues, stopping the coolant freezing

Re: Coolant Freezing in Winter - Question

Posted: Tue 23 Oct , 2012 13:06 pm
by Denford Admin
I suppose it depends how cold it gets ?
The additives in the coolant will more than likely reduce the freezing point so unless it's really cold it may not be a problem

Re: Coolant Freezing in Winter - Question

Posted: Tue 23 Oct , 2012 15:35 pm
by andy_con
suppose it depends how cold essex gets this year lol