Manual 2100-518B
Page 30 of 30
ANTIFREEZE VERIFICATION
Both Glycol and Alcohol based antifreeze solutions can
be veried to the specic percentage of volume within the
ground loop system. One of the easiest ways to check this
is through use of a Hydrometer to check the specic density
of the ground loop uid and comparing these to the charts
supplied by the antifreeze manufacturer (see Figure 11).
Hydrometers can be purchased from your local distributor
and are also available through national wholesalers.
Manual 2100-518A
Page 30 of 30
ANTIFREEZE VERIFICATION
Both Glycol and Alcohol based antifreeze solutions can be
verified to the specific percentage of volume within the
ground loop system. One of the easiest ways to check this
is through use of a Hydrometer to check the specific
density of the ground loop fluid and comparing these to the
charts supplied by the antifreeze manufacturer (see Figure
11).
Hydrometers can be purchased from your local distributor
and are also available through national wholesalers.
MIS-2666
WARNING
Always use properly marked vehicles (D.O.T.
placards) and clean/suitable/properly marked
identified containers for handling flammable
antifreeze mixtures. Post and advise those
on the jobsite of chemical use and potential
dangers of handling and storage.
CAUTION
Always obtain MSDS (material safety data
sheets) for all chemicals used in ground loop
applications - including chemicals used as
antifreeze.
FIGURE 11
DENSITY VERIFICATION
for SOLUTION STRENGTH
TABLE 6
TABLE 7
It is recommended that IGSHPA design and specifications are utilized for Loop Design, Pipe Manifolding and Hot Fusion
operations.
There are many available software programs available to aid with loop design parameters. Your local loop material or
equipment supplier may have this technology available. Technical Service has the capability to assist you in this area as well,
but it is on a first come - first serve basis.
MIS-2666
WARNING
Always use properly marked vehicles (D.O.T.
placards) and clean/suitable/properly marked
identied containers for handling ammable
antifreeze mixtures. Post and advise those
on the jobsite of chemical use and potential
dangers of handling and storage.
CAUTION
Always obtain MSDS (material safety data
sheets) for all chemicals used in ground loop
applications - including chemicals used as
antifreeze.
FIGURE 11
DENSITY VERIFICATION
for SOLUTION STRENGTH
It is recommended that IGSHPA design and specications are utilized for Loop Design, Pipe Manifolding and Hot Fusion
operations.
There are many available software programs available to aid with loop design parameters. Your local loop material or equipment
supplier may have this technology available. Technical Service has the capability to assist you in this area as well, but it is on a
rst come - rst serve basis.