winterizing

Originally posted by jato My 2 cents.  Did the antifreeze the first year in 2011.  Took a lot of time to rid tank, lines of that nasty taste as we use our FW for drinking.  Since then we have used compressed air, takes about 2 - 3 minutes to do the whole thing.  No problems to date.  Still will use about 1 pint of the pink stuff to put into the 3 traps (2 sinks, and 1 shower).

Never did put antifreeze in the FW tank, but had the 'residue' in the lines from when we winterized the first time.   Took us more than a few times using different concoctions to rid the cold water supply line of the antifreeze taste and odor.

Tom,   Torch Lake is just across the street from us, I pray we never take it for granted. although I am sure there are times we have.  Also, because we are away from towns and bigger cities, the sky at night is very dark, always get to see the Milky Way, and on many occasions have been treated to the Northern Lights.  It is a very special place for us.  We especially become more thankful after coming home from third world countries or areas of the world where the things we take for granted, like fresh water, food, gas stations,and our freedom, are nearly non-existent.