Winterizing And De-Winterizing

Question 1

What is winterizing

Answer 1

The Preparation of the plumbing system for colder weather

Question 2

Step 1 of winterizing

Answer 2

Drain the water from the fresh water tank and water heater

Question 3

Step 2 of winterizing

Answer 3

Ensure the faucets,Shower head and city water check valve are open

Question 4

Step 3 of winterizing

Answer 4

Open low point drains to allow gravity to drain the potable water piping

Question 5

Step 4 of winterizing

Answer 5

Open toilet valve, optionally comprised air connected to the city water inlet can be used to purge water from system

Question 6

Step 5 of winterizing

Answer 6

After the lines are drained or blown out close all faucets and valves

Question 7

Step six of winterizing

Answer 7

Add Potable water the the water pump city water connection or backfill method

Question 8

Other appliances that need winterizing

Answer 8

Ice makers
Evaporative coolers
Washing machines
Dishwashers
Some lines need to be winterized as well

Question 9

What type of antifreeze should be used

Answer 9

Non toxic, usually propylene of denature alchohol never put automotive antifreeze in potable water system you will die

Question 10

Why and how to Winterize waste system

Answer 10

Add 1-2 cups of RV antifreeze to the p-traps to prevent freezing

Question 11

Step 1 of flushing and cleaning holding tanks

Answer 11

Drain and rinse grey and black holding tanks,ensure residues are cleaned from tank walls

Question 12

Step 2 of flushing and Draining holding tanks

Answer 12

Drain black water fist so water from grey hells flush waste from the termination

Question 13

Step 3 of flushing and Draining holding tanks

Answer 13

Close termination valves and install the cap, to avoid pests from getting inside

Question 14

Step 4 of flushing and Draining holding tanks

Answer 14

Add 1/2 to 1 gallon of antifreeze to each holding tanks

Question 15

Side note

Answer 15

If the termination valves are leaking or are difficult to open or close they require rather disassembly and cleaning or replacement

Question 16

Step 1 for de-winterizing

Answer 16

Fill the fresh water tank and flush the entire system with potable water,starting at the closest fixture to the pump,flush out city connection

Question 17

Step 2 De-winterizing

Answer 17

When Water runs clear close faucets

Question 18

Step 3 for De-winterizing

Answer 18

Un-bypass and fill the water heater

Question 19

Step 4 de-winterizing

Answer 19

Check for leaks in the entire system potable water system,using main pin to maintain pressure

Question 20

Step 5 de winterizing

Answer 20

Check system for leaks with a flood tests

Question 21

What are the steps in a flood test

Answer 21

A)fill grey tank to lowest fixtures (usually the shower pan or bath tub
B)Fill black tank through toilet until it teacher the toilet flange
C) visually inspect for leaks

Question 22

Step six de-winterizing

Answer 22

Service filtration system if applicable be replacing filtration cartridge and check for leaks