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Post by ringer on Dec 12, 2023 13:50:41 GMT -5
I have a C241RLK KZ connect. I was winterizing it with antifreeze and got down to the 3 drains underneath. I opened one and pump didn't come on, just water. Opened one of the 2 rear ones and got some water out, pump didn't come on. The other one sprayed out like a torrent and then I heard the pump running.
Turned it off and the 2nd jug of antifreeze was empty.
My question is: do I open those first and let them drain completely, then turn the pump on and do the interior faucets? Usually takes less then 2 jugs and I never had this happen before. I evidently forgot how I did it the other 5 times.
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Post by gwinger on Dec 12, 2023 20:44:43 GMT -5
One of them sounds like the fresh water tank drain, white tube. Pump won't come on. The other two should be the low point drains, red and blue tubes. Either one should have turned the pump on.
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Post by johnr on Dec 13, 2023 7:20:19 GMT -5
What I normally do is open up one faucet inside and all the drains (plus pull the hot water plug) at the end of the last camping trip and leave them open while I drive home. Once home, I open all of the inside faucets and use an air compressor and blow out the lines. Then I bypass the hot water heater, close the faucets and drains and fill with antifreeze. The very last thing I do is crack open the low point drains and let it run until I see pink, which usually is less than a second or two, and close them back up. I do that last part in case any water settled there during the antifreeze process.
Don't feel bad though, I've wasted a few gallons myself over the years by forgetting to shut the drains, the bypass, the fresh water fill, etc. Usually when it's cold outside and I'm trying to get done faster! LOL I'm sure a lot of others have similar stories.
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Post by gwinger on Dec 16, 2023 9:15:41 GMT -5
What I normally do is open up one faucet inside and all the drains (plus pull the hot water plug) at the end of the last camping trip and leave them open while I drive home. Once home, I open all of the inside faucets and use an air compressor and blow out the lines. Then I bypass the hot water heater, close the faucets and drains and fill with antifreeze. The very last thing I do is crack open the low point drains and let it run until I see pink, which usually is less than a second or two, and close them back up. I do that last part in case any water settled there during the antifreeze process. Don't feel bad though, I've wasted a few gallons myself over the years by forgetting to shut the drains, the bypass, the fresh water fill, etc. Usually when it's cold outside and I'm trying to get done faster! LOL I'm sure a lot of others have similar stories.
I do the same with the low point drains. Some will respond that it is not necessary since the A/F will migrate into the low point tubes. 30 seconds to open and close them makes sure they are protected. Since you blow the lines first, capture the A/F that comes out of the faucets and use that in your sink, shower drains and toilet.
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