Blowing Out Rv Water Lines Vs Antifreeze

Drain fresh water tank low point drains and hot water heater.

Blowing out rv water lines vs antifreeze.

Close all these back up 2. Blowing out rv water lines vs antifreeze using an air compressor to blow out your rv water pipes. One way is via a small pump that pushes rv antifreeze through everything. Two methods are performed to winterize rv plumbing.

Using air pressure to blow moisture out of the system or pumping antifreeze through the water lines. I made a fitting with a ball valve and quick coupler to connect to the city water port so it is pretty easy for me to blow out the system. All water must be removed from holding tanks water lines and plumbing fixtures. There are two different methods for protecting the fresh water lines from freezing.

1 drain all water lines and blow them out using the compressor 2 pour antifreeze into all drain traps and fresh water tank do not pump antifreeze into the water lines if i do not plan to use the alde it is ok to add antifreeze to the water lines in addition to all traps. With the antifreeze method you add enough antifreeze to the water in the system to prevent freezing while in the blow out method you remove all water from the system. However whatever method you use to winterize your rv you ll still need to use antifreeze. The antifreeze method or the blow out method.

Might just blow out the lines instead of adding antifreeze. What is best pumping anti freeze into the water lines or draining and blowing them out with air. Before you attempt to winterize your rv refer to the owner s manual for the exact steps for your rv. The con with that is you have to flush out your system really well come spring so you don t end up digesting antifreeze in your drinking water.

If you choose not to do this the hot water tank or the pipes in your rv could expand and then burst due to ice. My way is blowing out the lines using an air. Either one is effective if properly done. Our winters are very mild around here and i will probably use it a few times over the winter.

Steps i think are right. It is always important to winterize any rv that is capable of running water every winter before the first frost front.