Now that's the kind of handy tip that can only come from the experienced and generous people who make this list such a great resource. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
On 10/12/2007 7:46 AM Mike Collum wrote: > Oh, and when I replace waterpumps, if I'm not changing the coolant at > the same time, I put flat bars on each side of the hoses and clamp them > off. I don't lose much coolant that way. > > Mike > > > > Mike Collum wrote: >> When I checked with my local waste water treatment authority they said >> to just flush it down the toilet. This doesn't apply to septic tanks, >> though. >> >> Also, I've seen other posts that say disposal via the city's sewage >> system is acceptable. >> >> Beyond that, you could talk with an auto or truck repair facility and >> see what they do. >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> Michael Elliott wrote: >>> I'll be replacing the water pump next week. I'll end up with a bucket of >>> coolant. The storm drains around here empty directly into the ocean. I >>> don't know how sewage treatment plants do with coolant dumped into them. >>> What's the responsible way to dispose of this stuff? >>> >>> -- >>> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >>> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >>> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") >>> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano >>> KG6RCR >>> > |
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