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Subject:Re: Winterizing the water system
From:Eric Caron
Date:Fri, 14 Oct 2016 19:36:18 -0400

OK,  fine, I deserved that, it is Friday.

But, this idea has merit. And, considering the quick and precise reply I suspect it has already been used with success in cold  climates with good results.    

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 

> On Oct 14, 2016, at 7:25 PM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> wrote:
> 
> Be warned that the first bottle tastes a little off in the spring … and make interesting coffee ;-)
> 
>> On 14-Oct-2016, at 20:18, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>> 
>> By a couple of bottles of cheap vodka. Run first one through water lines and sink. Drink second one 
>> 
>> Alistair
>> 
>>> On Oct 14, 2016, at 4:08 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi folks,
>>> 
>>>      It is expected to be below freezing in the north east tonight. I have drained my water tank, drain the hoses, and also drain the plastic thing that connects the city and tank water. I have also try to get water out of the trap in the sink.
>>> 
>>> I have had failures two springs now.  first the sink trap and then the plastic connector for city and on board water.  I hope I’m free of surprises this spring.
>>> 
>>> Any tips on winterizing the water system?
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron 
>>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia