Pink Stuff

Ace Hardware website is still showing it for $3 a gallon if you buy a case of six. Good deal.
 
FYI on the CAMCO at ACE Hardware!

The type listed in their circular and at my local ACE in SE PA contains an alcohol blend, which CAMCO does not recommend for use in engines. I was also told if prolonged storage is anticipated breakdown of seals could ocurr. Not sure I would want this in my Vacu-flush, or am I being paranoid
 
Mine is Artic Ban and it says:

1 gal. (3.78 liters)
Unscented
For trucks, campers, trailers, boats, motor houses and vacation houses
Freeze proof to -50 Deg. F when used at full strength
Contains propylene glycol
Will not harm plastics, copper or steel plumbing
Non-toxic

Westmarine brand says:
West Marine Pure Oceans -50° (-46°C) Marine Antifreeze provides the ultimate in cold weather and corrosion protection for drinking water systems and all engines. Its premium additive package prevents corrosion of aluminum, copper, brass and solder, but will not harm rubber, seals or hose materials. The 3X-died bright pink color provides excellent blow-through visibility. Formulated with non-toxic, virgin Propylene Glycol (30% Blend), it is tasteless and contains no alcohol.

I don't see a difference!
In fact if you search for the MSDS, they are the same key ingredient.
 
I picked up a bunch of the pink stuff from Ace today. Its still on sale for 2.99, and there is a one dollar rebate per bottle for the first three bottles. You can't beat a net cost of 1.99 a gallon.
The lady at the register made me aware of the limit of 3 on the rebate, She had me pay for 3 at a time so I'd have seperate receipts, and gave me enough rebate forms for all of them.
The bottle says it does the same stuff as the bottles from WM say, including rust inhibitors.
 
I picked up some pink stuff the other day, this was the "around the world " stuff, it was a little expensive, but hey, it did the job :)
 
My above comments about Arctic Ban from ACE were after talking to customer service at CAMCO. It is not the propelene glycol, but the inclusion of ethanol in this particular formulation that is the concern. Buyer beware!

This is the description from the Camco website, as well as the link.

Arctic Ban
A blend of Ethyl Alcohol, Glycol, Denaturants, Colorant and Water used for -50 burst protection in potable water systems. • No mixing required • Non-Toxic • Safe for fresh water systems • All ingredients are listed in the U.S. Federal Register (GRAS)

http://www.camco.net/#app=d31b&9b0d-selectedIndex=6&35ad-selectedIndex=0
 
Walter, I think these other guys are still talking about antifreeze, but I'm proud of you, way to go.
 
-50 is the rating for the temp at which it will burst a copper pipe. Yes it will get slushy before that and will burst plastic pipe before -50.
 
Yeah but if it really gets to -50 broken plastic pipes will be the least of our worries. Brrrrr!

I always use the green stuff in my engines -100 protection!
 
The stuff I bought at Ace yesterday is made by Camco. It states on the bottle that it is for RV and Marine use, good to -50 degrees, and has rust inhibitors.
I might be missing something, but it seems to meet all the requirements for winterization.
If anything inside my boat gets to anywhere near minus 50 degrees, or minus anything, while it is blocked up and under shrink wrap this winter, then I've got bigger worries than the AF I used.
 
Camco is the same stuff I picked up at the local yard marine store only I paid $4.99 a gallon I hoping to pick up another three cases for less I guess I'll try the Ace store.
 
Dave, PennyBridge has it for $3.99/gallon
 
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Originally posted by GeeBee

-50 is the rating for the temp at which it will burst a copper pipe. Yes it will get slushy before that and will burst plastic pipe before -50.
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Hell will freeze over before -50*.

In my part of PA the coldest it gets over an average of 12 hours is about +5 to +10 degrees. Even if the pink gets 25% diluted I don't lose sleep over it. Mix 1 part water and 3 parts pink and put it into a beer bottle and place in your freezer. It will get slushy but will not freeze solid.
 
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Originally posted by HOGAN

Dave, PennyBridge has it for $3.99/gallon

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Sounds good to me do they have any good deals on oil as well? Need about 17 galons
 
Hmmmmmmm, a pink stuff, vodka & triple sec slushy...
 
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Originally posted by walterv

I picked up some pink stuff the other day, this was the "around the world " stuff, it was a little expensive, but hey, it did the job :)

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Walter........becareful....I heard there is some bad pink stuff out there !!!!
 
If you don't like the way the pink stuff tastes in the spring......use some cheap GIN instead of the pink stuff. Gin doesn't freeze !!!!
 
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Originally posted by HOGAN

Hmmmmmmm, a pink stuff, vodka & triple sec slushy...

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pink stuff, vodka & triple sec, slutty. Now that what I am talking about :)
 
No I don't think you guys understand what is being said. I am saying a copper pipe will burst at minus 50 with the pink stuff in it. That is what a -50 rating means. A plastic part or pipe will be much, much less. One because the working service temp of most plastics is much less than copper and two because copper's tensile strength is much greater at any temp than most plastic. A good guess but dependent on plastics is you could get bursting on plastic at 10 degrees with the pink stuff. There is a reason why they make the blue and green stuff. Think about it.
 
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