Winterization of a fresh water system

[Dirty Dawg]

Hello all, Thought I would ask this and get some different opinions. What is the right way to winterize my fresh water system on my 2000 Sea Ray Sundeck? It has a 10 gallon capacity.
Drain it and blow it out?
How do I prevent mold growth. Bleach solution?
Any freezing issues?

Thanks Ike

 

[12vMan]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

I would do the blow out method if you have to be concerned about mold. Once the tank is dry the mold problem should be gone if the system is sealed.

At the beginning of the next season you could run a bleach solution through followed by a flush and then fill, add baking soda and flush again to freshen up the tank. With each fill the boat should be driven or trailered to slosh the water around the tank in case there are any impurities.

There are different ingredients available from RV stores for this purpose also.

 

[Five O'Clock]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

Dirty Dawg,

check these links out, the first one is a quick overview of how to winterize your entire boat. the highlight of the entire page is to consult your owner's manual for specifics to the boat, but its a great simplified document:

http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/winterupdate.htm

for non-toxic antifreeze, you can check out:

http://www.iboats.com/Star_Brite_50...21145492--**********.004427738--view_id.49212

or products on this page:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...=Category:Winterizing Chemicals&storeId=10001

 

[JoeCrow]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

RV stores sell fresh water antifreeze
I think it's made from a food grade poly-glycol
So it can be easily and safely removed after the winter

 

[dingbat]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

Wally World - $4 a gallon

 

[Dirty Dawg]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

Thanks for the info!! Of to wally world! Ike

 

[Five O'Clock]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

Ike just make sure its NON-TOXIC antifreeze... most important for a fresh water system

 

[Dirty Dawg]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

Hmm, did not quite understand the last post. Anyone care to translate? Thanks

 

[wajajaja02]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/boatus/200809/#/90

 

[Dirty Dawg]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

Fratalia17 the comment was not meant for you. The othermost have been deleted. Thanks again all!! Ike

 

[zebramussel1]

Re: Winterization of a fresh water system

I would do the blow out method if you have to be concerned about mold. Once the tank is dry the mold problem should be gone if the system is sealed.

At the beginning of the next season you could run a bleach solution through followed by a flush and then fill, add baking soda and flush again to freshen up the tank. With each fill the boat should be driven or trailered to slosh the water around the tank in case there are any impurities.

There are different ingredients available from RV stores for this purpose also.

When referring to the "Blow Out", method, aside from using an air compressor, which I do not have. How can you blow air through the system?