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Pure Energy 03-03-2003 10:02 AM

How do you reclaim antifreeze at first start up?
 
I used the biodegradable antifreeze but still do not want to dump it in my yard when I start up for the first time this spring. Is there a way to reclaim it during start up? Most of my property's runoff leads to a stream that runs into the local resevoir.

JUSTONCE 03-03-2003 10:08 AM

For my through hulls I zip tie dryer hose over the pipes into a bucket and put a bucket under the bypasses.

neu-rich 03-03-2003 10:09 AM

Don't Let It Hit The Grass, My Buddy Did And He Still Can't Get Grass The Grow.... I Start Mine In The Driveway And Let The Sun Evaporate It Off The Cement.... Not A Good Answer But It Works For Me........

TEAMBAJA 03-03-2003 10:11 AM

I'll probably take mine to moms house and start it in her driveway!:)

GLH 03-03-2003 10:11 AM

It might be biodegradable but it degrades grass also. Neu-rich is right.

Allan4 03-03-2003 10:23 AM

This may be a little sloppy, but you can alwys drain everything into the bilge and put a bucket under thedrain hole on the transom, just fill a small pail a few times, then you can use it next year. Just be sure to test the anitfreeze before you use it again.

OldSchool 03-03-2003 10:26 AM

Pull it out of the driveway and start it in the street.

ChrisK 03-03-2003 10:45 AM

Go to a local car wash that has a hose or an appartment complex.... friends house? When I lived in NY we just ran it into the street from the boat and the motor home water system...

jrocket 03-03-2003 12:23 PM

But Chris you live in Orlando now you know we dont have to do stuff like that:D

ChrisK 03-03-2003 12:44 PM

I know... and its GREAT!!!!! :D


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