Anti-Freeze Tester

Question: Are each of those disks all different densities with the lightest one being first (or last)? Basically, were they in any certain order in the tester? I expect I could do some experimenting with different water/anti-freeze ratios, but I was just wondering if any of you would know.

If it matters, the name of the tester is, Thexton (if I am seeing it correctly, the print is a little worn off).

Thank you,
Glenn F.

Each disk (or bead in some cases) is designed to float at a specific density (temperature protection value) and all greater densities.

This means for example that if the red one floats at one density then it will float at ALL densities greater than that as well.

The lightest density floater should be first (on top) in the stack and the most dense floater on the bottom (lower density floater above a higher density one). If it was not in that order, a lower density floater could lift a higher density floater and make the solution appear denser than it really is. Make sense?

To determine the order, put the disks in some water. They should ALL sink. Slowly stir in some antifreeze. As more and more antifreeze is added, more disks should start to float to the surface (make sure the stirring is not causing the disks to float). Order of floation is the order they should be stacked.

Homard

Here's the tester I use. Its for antifreeze and battery electrolyte. Hal

Glenn F.

Glenn

It's the old style, with the big "tablets" in it, easy to read..

post the color scheme of mine. Might be a couple

of days though. Any machine ya can keep runnin is

one less for the scrap heap. Peace out