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Originally Posted by Newback
I drain the water heater, turn it’s bypass valve, add 3 gallons on pink antifreeze to the fresh water tank, turn the pump on and open all the spigots until pink runs out.
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IF the trailer was level when the fresh water tank was emptied and
IF the fresh water tank was really empty and
IF there was no remaining water in the fresh water tank, then you got "nearly undiluted" antifreeze in your plumbing.
IF on the other hand, your trailer was not level and
IF there was 3 gallons of water remaining in the fresh water tank, then you got "50% diluted antifreeze in your plumbing.
IF you had 6 gallons of water left in the fresh water tank, then you got "pink water" coming out of your faucets and either of those may or may not protect your investment through the winter.....
In Madison Alabama, that may be all you need to do. But: If you lived in Madison Wisconsin, you'd likely be paying $500-1500 in plumbing repairs come May of next year.
Any "diluted antifreeze" can give a false impression that you're protected when in reality, you're rolling the dice with every cold snap..... YMMV