Do coolant test strips work?
Although strips test the freeze point of antifreeze, it can also determine if the antifreeze coolant has become corrosive or if it has anti-corrosive life left to protect the engine. Antifreeze test strips are a fast and accurate method of checking your antifreeze.
How do I test my boiler coolant?
Check the percentage of propylene glycol antifreeze solution in your Aqua-Hot system with a calibrated coolant/antifreeze refractometer. Water will evaporate from the boiler antifreeze mixture over time, concentrating the antifreeze mixture and changing the ratio in the system.
What are coolant test strips?
Cool-Trak coolant test strips is a easy and reliable way to test engine coolant effectiveness. With one simple dip, you can determine an engine’s protection against freeze-up, boil-over and acid buildup with a highly effective pH test.
Can you use antifreeze in boiler?
Do not use automotive antifreeze in heating boiler systems. Some of these can clog the boiler heat exchanger. Some boiler antifreeze products can be tested for the level of rust inhibitor in the system, but not all; if yours can be tested, have that test performed every few years.
How do you put antifreeze in a boiler?
Step 2 – Add Antifreeze
- Close the water valve near the boiler that feeds house water into your boiler system.
- Find a location for the antifreeze to be forced into system, possibly the boiler drain valve.
- Begin to pump antifreeze into the boiler.
- Add enough antifreeze to pressurize the system to 12-15 psi.
How do you check the pH of antifreeze?
Propylene glycol coolants may be tested with a paper test strip. The test strips are dipped into the coolant and then the color of the strip is matched to the chart to determine the condition. This method measures the pH of the liquid, an indication of the acidity level.
Do I need antifreeze in my wood boiler?
NOPE! This is the most important point and often misunderstood – even if you use antifreeze, you must STILL use Liquid Armor water treatment. Antifreeze is NOT a substitute for water treatment and will not protect your boiler from corrosion.
How are test strips used to determine coolant quality?
Easy to Use Test Strips to measure for overall coolant quality. Easy to Use Test Strips to Determine if Coolant Make-Up Water Meets OEM, TMC and ASTM Specifications. Determines the Freeze Point Protection for Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol Coolants.
What kind of antifreeze does a boiler use?
Chemworld Boiler Antifreeze is 95% inhibited propylene glycol designed to minimize corrosion while protection your system from freezing.
What can cool Trak test strips be used for?
Cool-Trak coolant test strips is a easy and reliable way to test engine coolant effectiveness. With one simple dip, you can determine an engine’s protection against freeze-up, boil-over and acid buildup with a highly effective pH test.
Can a central boiler test for nitrite levels?
The new test kit can identify nitrite levels in a closer graduated scale and work with or without Propylene Glycol present. If the Propylene Glycol is not raw, uninhibited, and used with other inhibitors or dye is present, water testing issues may occur. Central Boiler recommends only using raw, uninhibited Propylene Glycol.