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joebedford
Nomad III
Oct 31, 2021

Can't user 5er again this winter - replace red goo in pipes?

For various reasons my RV won't be used again this winter. It was winterized a year ago. Does the alcohol evaporate (to where I don't know)? Should I replace the RV antifreeze before the second win...
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DrewE
Explorer III
Oct 31, 2021
The only way alcohol can get through PEX is the same way water can: if there was a hole already in the pipe to let it out.

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