Winterize water system question
I know most people drain the tanks and heater system and fill with the pink rv antifreeze. Does anyone just blow all the lines out with air and not fill back with antifreeze? Is there and pros or con...
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Water is somewhat unique in that it expands as it freezes. Gasses (air) and most other liquids do not. The point of winterizing is to displace the water in the system so that there is not enough to expand and cause problems if the temperature gets below 32 degrees long enough.
Blowing out the lines is quick and simple and gets rid of water, and there’s nothing to leave a taste in the system the following spring. I have always chosen this method and have had zero issues.
Some people cannot reach a comfort level without putting pink anti-freeze in the lines. Either way done correctly is effective. Forget to clear any of your lines with either method and you may have problems.
Wayne
Blowing out the lines is quick and simple and gets rid of water, and there’s nothing to leave a taste in the system the following spring. I have always chosen this method and have had zero issues.
Some people cannot reach a comfort level without putting pink anti-freeze in the lines. Either way done correctly is effective. Forget to clear any of your lines with either method and you may have problems.
Wayne
