Winter Soap mix

[Andy Burn]

It was mentioned that if the hydrominder tip is removed, we will get 20% methanol by volume. Is there a way to increase the methanol concentration to 35-40 percent by volume? I am referring to the attached chart and with a 35% concentration it should technically provide freeze protection till -32 celsius.

 

[OurTown]

I remember reading about another hydrominder model that was 2:1 with the tip removed. That would get you closer to what you need.

 

[Andy Burn]

Will hydrominder model 515 be a working solution? With a black tip it is 2:1 ratio.

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[Twodose]

Hydrominder dilution chart. Can be found in any carwash supply, kleen-rite, dultmeier, etc.
Also, unless your worried about the line freezing, no one will be using the FB when its that cold.
My affb, I think is good to 10°, it gets -20° here in NE Pennsylvania in the winter, if your worried about the hose freezing it won't hurt anything, and in that kind of a climate you should have a heated trough anyway.
There is some pretty good info on this thread:

Foam Brush Change Over

We currently use the expensive anti-freeze foam brush soap at our washes. During the day the temperature is almost always above freezing so using the anti-freeze soap is total waste of money during the day when the temperature is above freezing. Does anyone know of a system or how to construct a...

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