Using RV antifreeze as airless sprayer storage fluid ok?

[remagenman]

I have a Graco Magnum X5 airless sprayer and want to put it up for the winter. The sell the blue Armor fluid but I'm thinking it's nothing special if not expensive.

RV Antifreeze is a non-corrosive fluid, what are your thoughts?

 

[Walkers]

The pump armor is nothing more than undiluted coolant that does not have the green dye in it. I have been using coolant in mine for years without ill effect.

 

[nadogail]

Good equipment deserves good protection, not some poorly considered alternative.

 

[Stelzer]

Yes, RV Antifreeze is just fine. I have 11 airless rigs that get stored the same way. Pressure washer pumps too.

 

[remagenman]

Thanks!

 

[Maddog3355]

I’ve been using it a long time and have not had any problems.

 

[The Cobbler]

^^^ beat me to it, but I always stored my pressure washer with RV antifreeze. pretty sure you're fine.
A freinds son always stores his with mineral spirits

 

[pcmeiners]

If you look up the SDS for airless pump protectors, nothing more than antifreeze.

 

[Pen & Wrench]

I use rv antifreeze on my pressure washer, but I use mineral spirits on my Graco airless sprayer. I'm sure rv antifreeze will work great.

 

[Zeke]

I use diesel or part diesel. Can't get mineral spirits.

 

[drmarkr]

Good equipment deserves good protection, not some poorly considered alternative.

Do you ever use SDS's to learn what is actually in the products you're using? It's a valuable skill that can save a chunk of money.

 

[gahrajmahal]

Thanks for the tips everyone.