What is plumber’s antifreeze?

Plumbing Antifreeze MAX is a mixture of propylene glycol and water. It is completely non-toxic and, if used as directed, it is not harmful to the environment. Plumbing antifreeze does not have a definite freezing point but turns thick and viscous as the temperature drops.Click to see full answer. Besides, is it safe to put antifreeze in pipes?Always use non-toxic anti-freeze that is made for plumbing systems. You don’t want to use the same anti-freeze that you use in your car. Automotive antifreeze uses Ethylene Glycol which is not okay for home sewage systems. Pour anti-freeze down your shower drain to prevent these pipes from freezing as well.Additionally, what type of antifreeze is used to winterize a house? Pipe-winterization antifreeze protects against pipes bursting down to –50 degrees F. Blend of propylene glycol and denatured alcohol creates a non-toxic antifreeze that’s safe for copper, brass and plastic (not acetate). Use full strength; suggested amounts per use: 24 ozs. Keeping this in consideration, is plumbing antifreeze the same as RV antifreeze? RV antifreeze is non-toxic and meant for pumping into the plumbing system. Automotive antifreeze is a whole different critter. Many types are toxic, and should only be put into an engine cooling system.Do I need to put antifreeze in my pool lines?Not if you blow out your plumbing lines correctly. That is, if there is no water in the pipes to freeze, then there’s no need to use antifreeze. However, many folks like to use antifreeze as additional insurance against faulty plugs, or if you’re not really certain that all of the water has been blown out.