Frozen pipes

[bigdog]

Originally Posted by Biggd

No reason to drain it if the heat is on.

On a side note, any reason I cannot shut-off main water valve in basement for the winter ? Furnace is gas propane and does not use water as an oil furnace would. Just trying to eliminate possible flooding.....

Sorry for any rudimentary questions but this is still new to me........

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by bigdog

On a side note, any reason I cannot shut-off main water valve in basement for the winter ? Furnace is gas propane and does not use water as an oil furnace would. Just trying to eliminate possible flooding.....

Sorry for any rudimentary questions but this is still new to me........

I always shut my circuit breaker but I still use my place all winter. If I wasn't around I would shut the water main valve also, but the safest bet is to drain everything in case your heat shuts down for an extended period.