How to Apply Antifreeze to a Hydronic Heating System

A hydronic heating system helps heat commercial buildings. While antifreezes are necessary especially in the winter months for minimizing corrosion in the pipes.

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Step 1-Use Union Carbide for Burst Protection

Using union carbide helps in ‘bad’ water situations and you can buy pre-blended glycol for the reason.

Step 2-Mix Propylene Barrel

Mix 30% propylene barrel in hydronic heating before pumping the drained water is helpful.

Step 3-Use Antifreeze

These are spaces like crawl spaces and radiant on-grade slabs, depending on the quantity of fluid the system can hold.

Step 4-Use Glycol in Extreme Temperatures

Glycol helps prevent leakage from the freeze where the temperatures dip below -20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 5-Hydrometer is Required

Using a hydrometer helps you to get into the system through a diaphragm pump for cleansing water cooled condensers.

Step 6-Analyze the Water Content

Add the right amount of antifreeze by analyzing the water content considering thermal conductivity, maintenance, wastes etc.

Step 7-Apply the Antifreeze

Apply this considering the heat design temperature of the place, nontoxic antifreeze, system water content ratio etc.

Step 8-Reroute Piping

This prevents freezing, cuts down on heat transfer and maintenance costs.

Using antifreeze in residential areas should be avoided. Glycol is recommended as it is non-toxic.