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wowens79
Explorer III
Nov 26, 2018

Pipes OK tomorrow night?? 26

It is going to drop to 26 tomorrow night after only being in the mid 40s tomorrow. It will probably only be below freezing for 4-5 hours.
I do have an enclosed underbelly, and the pipe are plex. Is that long enough to freeze the pipes?

Tonight is my only chance to drain and blow the pipes, but I really don't have time. Camper is stored offsite, so I'll have to bring it to the house, winterize, and then take it back. I was going to bring it over this weekend to winterize, and a few other maintenance things.

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  • turbojimmy's avatar
    turbojimmy
    Explorer
    Nov 26, 2018
    I'd at least make sure it's drained the best you can. Based on your weather forecast it's not likely to freeze but frankly I'd be a little nervous. The PEX will expand, but valves and fittings won't. I was in a similar position a few weeks ago and had to find the time to winterize the RV and my irrigation system. I'm glad I did...
  • troubledwaters's avatar
    troubledwaters
    Nomad
    Nov 26, 2018
    wildtoad wrote:
    Your pipes should be fine. It takes continued cold temp below freezing to freeze the water solid, and even more time for it to freeze to the point where the ice will cause damage.
    wildtoad will take care of any fixes needed - just send him the bill.
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Nov 26, 2018
    Your pipes should be fine. It takes continued cold temp below freezing to freeze the water solid, and even more time for it to freeze to the point where the ice will cause damage.

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