Same here:I carry 2.5 gallon rotopax of distilled water so the system doesn't need a full flush when I get home. Maybe.
Same here:I carry 2.5 gallon rotopax of distilled water so the system doesn't need a full flush when I get home. Maybe.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic by design which means it absorbs water so it is 100% compatible. Won't hurt a thing to use it, there is just the problem of the low boiling point. Flush it as soon as possible to limit corrosion and it won't be an issue.I’ve also heard you can pee in the m/c but I wouldn’t want to put anything in my brake system but brake fluid (too much to go wrong there) so I carry a jug of brake fluid with the cap taped shut so it doesn’t spill. I would like to try water though see how that would work very low boiling point but if you can get to a parts store that’s what matters.
Good question...love to see some answers. I used to borrow PIGG mats from work...was looking at purchasing them and damn they are pricey.Is it better to build a spill kit or purchase one? I build my first aid kits, seems you get much better stuff and what you need. What about spill kits?
I have used these "tall" 50cal cans in a few builds. One is just fluids, funnel and some blue towels. Gear oil, engine oil, trans fluid, brake fluid. They all stand upright and I tend to check the caps whenever I am in the can. No leaks yet, even if there was, the can is sealed good. The other can has parts. U-joints, yokes, air tube, bag of bolts, quick epoxy, stop leak, silicone, etc.
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I've always had the opinion that there should be a purpose built very sturdy cardboard box that has an auto bottom, nice flaps on top, folds flat and has a couple of very heavy wall oil proof plastic bags made to fit with a nifty leak proof closure system.Hey and don't forget a 5 gallon bucket/lids or some extra used dog food or rice bags and your favorite oil absorbing medium...be it kitty litter or PIGG mats.
I have a lot of heavy duty plastic feed bags... already have cable ties and a shovel...so I keep 5 or 6 of those and a half dozen PIGG mats under a seat.
Don't be that person that dumps their oil pan and doesn't clean up the mess.
-Mac
I like those half doors.. in the market.
I bought them here and added the soft window mount.I like those half doors.. in the market.
Nice what was the cost of them. That’s a lot more compact then what I currently carry.Found this today at my local hydraulic shop:
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Super light and says it will absorb a gallon of oil.
Carrying the unopened containers of brake fluid is the ticket. I just don’t use the volume of brake fluid I use to anymore. I guess if I did put opened bottles at home I could motivate myself to change the brake fluid out on my motorhome and daily driver.Brake fluid is hygroscopic by design which means it absorbs water so it is 100% compatible. Won't hurt a thing to use it, there is just the problem of the low boiling point. Flush it as soon as possible to limit corrosion and it won't be an issue.
Anytime we carry brake fluid, it is new unopened sealed pints. Open and use it on the trail, it goes on the shelf and gets replaced with another new pint.
$12 at U.S. Hose in Ontario, so cal.Nice what was the cost of them. That’s a lot more compact then what I currently carry.
http://www.biomatrixusa.com/Found this today at my local hydraulic shop:
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Super light and says it will absorb a gallon of oil.
Do you think the one I found today is the same type? It was unreal light. I have never seen that type before.http://www.biomatrixusa.com/
I carry a bag of this. It's 1:1 absorbent. Oils, acids, fuel, any hydrocarbon.
Was heading out to research the one you posted - they sound similar. This bag weighs 5# or less and absorbs 5gal. Did you watch the video?Do you think the one I found today is the same type? It was unreal light. I have never seen that type before.
Yes. I watched the whole thing and I’m probably going to start using it around the shop. The vid was impressive.Was heading out to research the one you posted - they sound similar. This bag weighs 5# or less and absorbs 5gal. Did you watch the video?
From what I've found, the Eco-Absorb also absorbs water, Bio-Matrix does not.
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