Vacant winter house: drain traps
I read the FAQ on winterizing, but this topic didn't get much coverage. In a 5 month absence, I'm pretty sure the sinks, baths, and toilet traps will end up uncovered as the water evaporates. I kn...
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pawatt wrote:NanciL wrote:
We live at elevation 3200 feet in the NC mountains where many nights and days it is well below freezing and belowzero.
I shut the breaker to the water heater off and drain it.
I drain all the water pipes( I have low pint drains) and then I put regular auto antifreeze in the traps. It won't evaporate like Rv antifreeze.
Jack L
Don't use regular antifreeze, it can poison your water supply.
Yes - regular auto antifreeze is toxic. It should not go into systems that go to either septic or municipal sewage systems. A good amount of RV antifreeze in the drains and toilets works well.
