I just winterized and have a question.
I started by draining the hot water heater and opening the low point drains. I opened all faucets and let any water drain out. I then bypassed the hot water tank and pumped the antifreeze throughout t...
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That's why I pour the antifreeze into the fresh tank and pump it thru out the RV that covers everything. That takes care of water in bottom of tank below hose AND fills the water pump with antifreeze.
I even let it run thru the hot water tank. THEN drain. That way there is antifreeze in the bottom part that does not drain out. And no none of this leaves a taste in the lines.
You mentioned your hot water tank is leaking.It shouldn't be. Maybe cross threaded plug? Easy to do with those darn plastic plugs.
I always keep a couple extra of those darn plastic plugs on board. Especially if you are in an area where you have to winterize. They are in the most difficult place to get a wrench on and They get pulled in and out more than IMHO they are designed for. The head gets eaten up, the threads get crushed etc. Forum member posted this tip to help alleviate the damage. ""15/16" socket. Stuck a 6" extension""
I even let it run thru the hot water tank. THEN drain. That way there is antifreeze in the bottom part that does not drain out. And no none of this leaves a taste in the lines.
You mentioned your hot water tank is leaking.It shouldn't be. Maybe cross threaded plug? Easy to do with those darn plastic plugs.
I always keep a couple extra of those darn plastic plugs on board. Especially if you are in an area where you have to winterize. They are in the most difficult place to get a wrench on and They get pulled in and out more than IMHO they are designed for. The head gets eaten up, the threads get crushed etc. Forum member posted this tip to help alleviate the damage. ""15/16" socket. Stuck a 6" extension""
