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Does it get cold enough to freeze in OH. ? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
What oil/coolant to use
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ronjhall
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That's where I may be off base here. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif But if I remember correctly the guys from Akron Canton claim it does. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Then I never heard if it gets to 21 degrees F, just that it freezes. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
CT_Tree_Guy
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<font color="blue">Whats Tom supposed to do when it freezes? </font>
I'm aware of the temperature considerations, as noted in my previous post. I don't think we yet have enough information yet to know conclusively whether or not it will freeze. The freezing point of the 10% solution would have to be determined - to that end I just put some in my freezer which is at 0 F. Also, we'd have to know the particulars about the "unheated portion of the shop". It might get enough heat from surrounding areas so that it never gets below the freezing point of said 10% solution. An unheated portion of my shop never gets below about 25-30 degrees all winter. The devil is in the details.
And maybe a couple of magnet heaters stuck onto the reservoir, if necessary, would do the trick? Or maybe find out from Lenox if a compatible antifreeze could be added to the diluted Band-Ade? There might be a simple answer once more facts have been determined.
I'm aware of the temperature considerations, as noted in my previous post. I don't think we yet have enough information yet to know conclusively whether or not it will freeze. The freezing point of the 10% solution would have to be determined - to that end I just put some in my freezer which is at 0 F. Also, we'd have to know the particulars about the "unheated portion of the shop". It might get enough heat from surrounding areas so that it never gets below the freezing point of said 10% solution. An unheated portion of my shop never gets below about 25-30 degrees all winter. The devil is in the details.
And maybe a couple of magnet heaters stuck onto the reservoir, if necessary, would do the trick? Or maybe find out from Lenox if a compatible antifreeze could be added to the diluted Band-Ade? There might be a simple answer once more facts have been determined.
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TOMLESCOEQUIP
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No heat in there unless I'm working in there. Gets cold enough to freeze water in a bucket. The office section is in another section of the building altogether.........no residual heat getting to the shop. I can't see heating a 40 x 30 x 12 high area constantly unless I need to be in there. It can (and does) get below zero a few days every winter. A magnet geater won't stick to the poly tank...good idea tho.............Thanks for the replies so far guys !!
ronjhall
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You do not have to put it in the freezer. Just go to Lenox site and check their MSDS sheet on the product. The freeze point is 21 degrees F. When mixed with water, temperature will move closer to 32 degrees.
