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Old 10-16-2009, 11:05 PM   #1
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Default Antifreeze in a boiler ?

I have a old Burham boiler furnace, it has car antifreeze in the system, is this okay?

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Old 10-16-2009, 11:11 PM   #2
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Anti-freeze is ok

The anti-freeze will have anti-corrosion additives that can help the piping from failing

However I would every year or two take a sample and have the ph tested to make sure you have a balanced water
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