Flushing Coils
Manufacturer recommends the use of inhibited glycol (such as propylene or ethylene) to flush water coils to protect against freezing. Additionally, the use of inhibited glycol provides corrosion protection.
The table below indicates the percentage of glycol required to prevent freezing in a coil at a given outdoor air freeze point. Completely fill coil with solution. Drain coil. Residual glycol fluid per these concentrations can be left in the coil without concern of freezing. Recovered fluid can be used to flush other coils.
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Glycol | ºF | ºC | Glycol | ºF | ºC | |
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0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
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10 | 25 | 10 | 26 | |||
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20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | |||
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30 | 3 | 30 | 8 | |||
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40 | 40 | |||||
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50 | 50 | |||||
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60 | 60 | |||||
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Model IG / IGX