plumbing winterizing

[buk]

thank you everyone for chiming in. it does make sense that only the drain lines would have antifreeze. i was trying to figure out how it was safe for feed lines to house toxic chemicals. lol.

[tazzy695]

It isn't a problem I hope every thing goes good with the hose and tank move

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[Aquatic Aquaman]

its actually winterized with antifreeze. just curious if anyone on here has had experience with something like this. i've got wayyy too much invested in coral and fish to have it all die off over something dumb like this.

You can always drop off some coral with me and I'll hang on to it for you. Good luck with the move and if you need help give me a ring, and we'll assemble the troops.

[jimsflies]

BTW - Buk it should be easy to tell whether the supply lines were drained...when you turn on a faucet they will have air in them and 'spit and sputter' before water flows smoothly again. If they did put any antifreeze in those lines, they would flow pink for awhile.

[dsmith3512]

I believe pink RV antifreeze is ethanol, Not propylene glycol. Flush it out it should be ok.

[jimsflies]

I think there are both types (ethanol and propylene glycol based) commonly used.
@buk did you ever figure out if this was just in your drain lines as we suspected it was?

[buk]

well we just finally signed the papers friday. once i got the water meter to stop leaking i turned on the faucets and nothing but nasty rusty water. so i think i'm in the clear as far as winterizing goes. thanks again everyone that offered up advice.

[tazzy695]

Congrats on getting the house hope everything goes great with the move

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