Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,166
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
The downside to antifreeze in the heater, besides the hassle, is the stink. It really tends to get nastier when it's been in the hot water tank.
And if you have inline water filters make sure you either remove, bypass or be prepared to replace them.
I would say that it's much easier to deal with the antifreeze smell by sanitizing the system, than with everything else invloved with by-passing the heater. BTW, how do you make sure there's no water trapped in any pockets?