Partial winterization

jvbtapatalk · 10-10-2015, 07:39 PM

I am a new homeowner on the lake, and am looking for a "part-way" winterization option -- if a safe one exists.

Over the fall and winter we plan to travel up every ~1-2 weeks for weekend visits (our primary home is 2 hours away). I have read several very helpful past threads about winterization -- however most strategies deal with full winterization (fully draining pipes, all appliances, etc). If we performed this every week only to return a week later it would end up being quite the time investment.

I was imagining a half-way approach that might include:
- keeping home at ~50-55 degrees while gone
- opening cabinets with pipes below
- pouring antifreeze into drains and toilets
- turning off main water feed from well (esp to prevent damage if there is a freeze)

I am worried, however, about a power outage (forced air won't work with power out). I also am not sure if there is anything else I should do to protect the well.

Any suggestions are much appreciated!

If there is no real "half measure" would also appreciate tips on how to make ~weekly process as quick as possible.

10-10-2015, 07:39 PM	#1
jvbtapatalk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Partial winterization I am a new homeowner on the lake, and am looking for a "part-way" winterization option -- if a safe one exists. Over the fall and winter we plan to travel up every ~1-2 weeks for weekend visits (our primary home is 2 hours away). I have read several very helpful past threads about winterization -- however most strategies deal with full winterization (fully draining pipes, all appliances, etc). If we performed this every week only to return a week later it would end up being quite the time investment. I was imagining a half-way approach that might include: - keeping home at ~50-55 degrees while gone - opening cabinets with pipes below - pouring antifreeze into drains and toilets - turning off main water feed from well (esp to prevent damage if there is a freeze) I am worried, however, about a power outage (forced air won't work with power out). I also am not sure if there is anything else I should do to protect the well. Any suggestions are much appreciated! If there is no real "half measure" would also appreciate tips on how to make ~weekly process as quick as possible.