Questions about winterizing TT
I have a 2014 Keystone Hideout and was investigating so I am ready to winterize come the 2nd week of November. This new unit is different than my old TT. I have a flojet brand water pump, but there...
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jbres wrote:
BarneyS-
after looking at my 3 options for the adaptors to blow out my system, I am a little confused.
On the two cheaper models I can see how it simply works like a bicycle air pump. Hook the connector up, get out your bicycle pump, and pump away. lol.
When it comes to the first option, I am confused how it will exactly work. I thread it into my air compressor, and how am I pulling the trigger to get the air to flow? Or will it continuously flow with this adaptor as soon as I turn the power on to my compressor?
Thanks!
I use the small brass adapter. I have my wife hold the air compressor hose to the adapter while I go around and operate the various hot/cold/toilet/shower etc water valves to get the water out.
You can purchase a clamp on chuck for the air hose which would eliminate someone having to stand outside and hold the air hose to the adapter. I think that is basically what that first more expensive one was but not sure as I have not seen it or used it. I suspect that one will flow just as soon as the compressor is turned on just like the others do.
If you do decide to use the air, make sure you open one faucet before closing another. This is just to avoid over pressurizing the lines. I know you can turn the compressor pressure down but usually don't mess with that and use it with full pressure.
Either way, it is just a matter of having an adapter to fit the air hose and thread into the side of the water fitting on the RV. What kind you use doesn't really matter - and all will work with a compressor. No need for a bicycle pump. :)
Barney
