[C320-list] Winterizing water system

[Barry Fahrer]

For the last 3 years I have been using my air compressor to blow out all the 
lines and the hot water heater.  The 2 years before that I used antifreeze 
I have not had a problem with any of the pipes or fittings freezing and 
failing or the annoyance or smell of the pink antifreeze.
I disconnect the fittings from the two tank manifolds and blow them through. 
I then disconnect the heater and blow that through, followed by blowing 
through all the faucet lines.  I was told by an old boat yard owner that 
before the nontox came on the market that was how they winterized and it 
makes sense to me, after all my sprinklers at home get the same treatment, 
and last year after year.  I use a commercial Porter Cable pancake 
compressor with a rubber tip at the business end.  I guess it takes me about 
1 hour or so.  I do use about 1 gal of -40 in the drains and in the bilge 
just incase there is any water intrusion.     Here on Long Island we have 
moderate winters that still get down to the teens some nights
BARRY --... ...--
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