Date:         Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:49:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How to properly dispose of coolant?
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net>
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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
>>>
>