Winterize Lines

[Andy1023]

I recently blew out all my lines with an air compressor. Put antifreeze in the traps. Is it still necessary to put antifreeze in the lines? I plan on going south in a few weeks and do not want to keep winterizing the unit every time I go south for a few weeks.

[KNMIB]

This is my third year of just blowing out the lines and anti-freezing the traps. We do get below zero weather and so far no problems. Maybe I'm lucky because it seems most people anti-freeze the lines.

[Andy1023]

I agree that if you are sure there is no water anywhere it won't be necessary. Plus you don't have to deal with the smell.

[bevedfelker]

If it gets really cold where you are in NY I'd probably go ahead and add the anti-freeze. If you blew out the lines real good (to include the pump) also adding anti-freeze is sort of like wearing a belt and suspenders. One can't be too careful!!

[EA37TS]

10.00 for antifreeze and 100.00 for a new pump. It boils down to your money and tolerance for risk and/or failure.