Winterizing: Holding tanks dry or not?
I am sure this has been addressed to death, but I have done a search and can't find the answer. I am doing my first winterization (Pennsylvania) and I don't know if I should completely DRAIN my hol...
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Obsessive:
-Flush/drain tanks.
-Air or antifreeze through pipes.
-2 cups antifreeze into each sink & shower P-trap.
-Re-Drain (diluted) antifreeze from tanks. Drive at various angles to ensure drainage.
-Close valves.
-2++ More cups antifreeze into sink & shower P-traps + toilet. More if tanks aren't Completely drained.
This results in:
-Undiluted antifreeze (no pink ice cubes) in tank valves and P-traps.
-Enough moisture to keep valve seals pliable and tank crud from drying out and killing level sensors.
-Flush/drain tanks.
-Air or antifreeze through pipes.
-2 cups antifreeze into each sink & shower P-trap.
-Re-Drain (diluted) antifreeze from tanks. Drive at various angles to ensure drainage.
-Close valves.
-2++ More cups antifreeze into sink & shower P-traps + toilet. More if tanks aren't Completely drained.
This results in:
-Undiluted antifreeze (no pink ice cubes) in tank valves and P-traps.
-Enough moisture to keep valve seals pliable and tank crud from drying out and killing level sensors.
