The Polar Vortex is upon Us

bambooboy · Post by **bambooboy** » Sat. Feb. 02, 2019 7:05 pm

Got an unused apt above garage, all lines are drained&put r,v water systems antifreeze in toilet after draining&traps for sink&shower.it got about 5 degrees this week, decided to check toilet,ice in tank& bowl,so i guess in traps as well.was thinking about auto windshield washer fluid as have never had a problem with that freezing. thoughts?

Post by **coaledsweat** » Sat. Feb. 02, 2019 7:24 pm

RV antifreeze is good , use it in air lubricators where the lines may freeze. Are you diluting it?

bambooboy · Post by **bambooboy** » Sat. Feb. 02, 2019 7:42 pm

coaledsweat wrote: ↑
Sat. Feb. 02, 2019 7:24 pm
RV antifreeze is good , use it in air lubricators where the lines may freeze. Are you diluting it?

straight from the jug. Walmart maybe?

Post by **coaledsweat** » Sat. Feb. 02, 2019 8:55 pm

That's how I use it, straight. Yes, Walmart, under $3.

Hambden Bob · Post by **Hambden Bob** » Sun. Feb. 03, 2019 9:05 am

Well,as usual,You'll think I'm nuts,but here's what I do:
My trailer on Sandusky Bay see's it all,Winter Weather wise. I first drain & blow down everything. When it comes down to toilets,p & j traps,I use the infamous Thro Away Turkey Baster to remove as much water as possible. That allows straight antifreeze to start refilling all traps when I'm pushing the antifreeze. I use the Wintertech Stuff from the Super Wally,and it hasn't failed me yet. Little things forgotten can really shaft You come Springtime,though! My first year,like a Lummox,I forgot to operate the kitchen sink spray wand for that's used for hosing down larger washed items. I opened the trailer,and found that in pieces due to my error...

wilder11354 · Post by **wilder11354** » Sun. Feb. 03, 2019 10:18 am

Glad cold snap ended!! Down to last 8>10 buckets or so of coal, 2.5 tons more coming Tuesday!

CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Sun. Feb. 03, 2019 4:43 pm

Going to hit almost 50* the next two days...
Just get set for the return of the arctic...

corey · Post by **corey** » Sun. Feb. 03, 2019 5:29 pm

Calling for 60's here this week stove is on vacation now.

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Sun. Feb. 03, 2019 6:06 pm

Kept cozy and warm throughout this nightmare but I tremble to think of how much coal I used. Put Sunny back to sleep but boy did he work hard. Never had to light Jewel (RC Garnet) but it was close.

Hambden Bob · Post by **Hambden Bob** » Sun. Feb. 03, 2019 6:09 pm

Damn near hit 60* with a bundle of rare Sun! Keep it coming,We've got more ice to melt!!