Thread: Max water temp for glycol solar panel?
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Old 03-06-12, 01:43 PM   #2
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I just found the answer to my own question in an issue of HomePower magazine.

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The buffer breakdown temperature of generic propylene occurs at about 285°F. A few years ago, The Dow Chemical Co. introduced DowFrost HD, which has a maximum temperature of 325°F.
So, it seems you can get an antifreeze system REALLY hot before the glycol is a problem. I think other plastics in the system will become a problem before the antifreeze starts to break down.
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