Shurflow pump won't work
OK I finally found my water pump. It was hidden in plain sight. To help my lowered ego, it was directly behind my main drain line (read: 3 1/2" pump behind a 4" pipe). Now for my real problem. The ...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Yep......new pump
In the future the suction side of pump and pump need to be clear of any water.
That's why they have a 'winterizing kit'.
Basically a 'T' in suction line with a hose and valve on it.
Stick hose in bottle of anti-freeze, turn valve so pump sucks from bottle and turn pump on. Sucks anti-freeze from bottle thru pump.
You can pump anti-freeze thru system (hot/cold------bypass water heater)
Or just blow out the lines with air.
Anti-freeze is cheaper than pumps.
Again my owners manual says this method takes 10 gallons - only somewhat cheaper than a pump but much easier to install! My former 5th wheel had a winterizing system on it. It only took 2 gallons total.
