If you add some RV anti freeze to the water, it will offer some protection against freezing, even in a diluted form. It's doubtful that a small amount of water in the bottom of a open vented tank, will cause any damage if it were to freeze. The type of antifreeze you use in the RV purging process is important to know. The RV antifreeze has a base ingredient of propylene glycol and is considered to be non toxic for humans. It is usually applied full strength from the container. Ethylene glycol is used in machinery for freezing protection and is toxic for mammals. It should not be used in any potable water system. It can be diluted and is often used in a 50 to 50 ratio. This type of anti freeze should not be used in your LQ, or any vicinity where animals may be attracted to its sweet taste. It is deadly, and will kill painfully, over a long period of time. Buy the anti freeze marked "RV", use it straight or diluted, and you shouldn't have any problems. Gard
Edited by gard 2009-11-05 8:44 AM
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