Should we turn off the water?
Suggestions needed here, This will be the first winter where my wife and I are going on an extended trip. From end of December, to end of March. We live in Minnesota. Is it advisable to turn off the...
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I agree with most advice above. Treat the house just like the camper. Water off, pink in the traps. Either make sure the toilet tank is empty or add pink there too!!!
If you have hot water heat, fill the system with the right antifreeze for hot water systems. Mine is down to 20 deg F. With hot water lots can go wrong. I choose to turn off the water and trust the tight system. I am risking a pump failure, the over-temp should save the boiler however.
I also have natural gas and a non electric stand by thermostat controlled vent-less heater in the basement. It is the last line of defense.
If you have hot water heat, fill the system with the right antifreeze for hot water systems. Mine is down to 20 deg F. With hot water lots can go wrong. I choose to turn off the water and trust the tight system. I am risking a pump failure, the over-temp should save the boiler however.
I also have natural gas and a non electric stand by thermostat controlled vent-less heater in the basement. It is the last line of defense.
