1. Do not use antifreeze intended for cars
2. Use the correct Glycol for your application and product
4. Don’t mix different types or brands of glycol
5. Check environmental regulations for storage and disposal
6. Use the correct mixture of Glycol
1. DO NOT USE ANTIFREEZE INTENDED FOR CARS!
Automotive Antifreeze is formulated specifically for use in automotive engines which operate at much higher temperatures. It is therefore unable to maintain the levels of heat transfer required for a chiller. Automotive Glycol can also contain other non-glycol chemicals, including alcohol or glycerin. These differences can lead to clogging in your system’s pipework, causing your unit to under perform and fail over time. Automotive Glycol might be more readily available, but you should always buy Glycol from a specialist provider. Penguin Chillers offers Propylene Glycol by the Gallon on our website at Penguin Chillers Glycol.
2. Is your Propylene Glycol a certified food grade product?
You should consider toxicity as a major factor when purchasing Glycol, because depending on what product you produce or service you provide, the Glycol will need to meet minimum toxicity requirements. If you’re in the Food and Beverage industry or an industry where the user will come into frequent contact with the system, it’s a legal requirement that the Glycol used be a certified Food Grade Propylene based product to ensure that no risk is posed to your customers. Penguin Chillers Propylene Glycol is a certified Food Grade product which meets those requirements. It can be purchased on our website at Penguin Chillers Glycol.
3. DON’T MIX DIFFERENT TYPES or brands OF GLYCOL.
Because of the chemical differences and variances in formula between brands, it is important that you not only use the correct type of Glycol, but also the same brand. Failure to maintain consistency could clog up your pipework because of incompatibility and may void your Penguin Chillers Warranty.
4. CHECK ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS for storage and disposal.
Ensure that you have an environmentally responsible plan for storage and disposal of Glycol or you could face government imposed fines.
5. USE THE CORRECT Mixture OF GLYCOL.
It is important to ensure that you use the correct concentration of Glycol for your unit. Too little can lead to bacteria growth or freezing in the pipes – which will cause damage to the internal pipework of your system and may void your warranty. Too much Glycol can lead to the fluid in your unit becoming (slushie) thicker than the internal pump can handle. This too can damage your equipment and lower its lifecycle. Concentrations over a certain threshold can even cause the freezing temperature of the liquid to rise. This can reverse the benefit of using Glycol in the first place.
If you have any questions or concerns please email us at: SUPPORT@PENGUINCHILLERS.COM or visit our website at: Penguin Chillers
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