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@rubendfernandez4747
@rubendfernandez4747 18 күн бұрын
Tk máster tks
@JohnJohn-ls3mn
@JohnJohn-ls3mn 2 ай бұрын
Does the washing machine have water in it and how would you get the water out of the washing machine?
@tyreynolds6211
@tyreynolds6211 3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated Jim ,,, I’m headed to the camp we just purchased 4 months ago to winterize for the first time
@jdram58
@jdram58 3 ай бұрын
Hey good video very thurough James in Wishek ND I think I need the air coupling to hose fitting other wise I only have the car tire type fitting which means I have to hold the fitting and cant check all the sinks while blowing out the pipes. I know I bought some just trying to find where I put them. Or Ill have to buy some more air fittings.
@johnhierbaum2838
@johnhierbaum2838 4 ай бұрын
Great video
@ptech88
@ptech88 Жыл бұрын
Most supply stores have a fitting that will go from 3/4 hose bib to 3/4 npt. Then bush down to 1/4 and install air fitting of your choice. I think it’s easier than the hose rig he is using
@jeffreyschmiedeck4254
@jeffreyschmiedeck4254 Жыл бұрын
What about a washer ?
@SalA-mz9bh
@SalA-mz9bh Жыл бұрын
It’s easier to let everything freeze and replumb the house
@gcorcoran1188
@gcorcoran1188 Жыл бұрын
I’m new to the cottage world so this is much appreciated. Excellent step by step instructions with some additional tips I never would have thought about. Best video I’ve seen on this topic. Many thanks. 👍👍
@johndagastino7900
@johndagastino7900 Жыл бұрын
Best video on winterizing I have found . Great job
@coreycheng9926
@coreycheng9926 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very thorough
@maxgolaz1
@maxgolaz1 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks - a great walkthrough
@Caoucaren
@Caoucaren 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you
@jeffreybryant921
@jeffreybryant921 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim, you da man!!
@lsmft9576
@lsmft9576 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Nice. Very thorough. Thanks!
@sillyworm
@sillyworm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now that it's very difficult to even get someone to do this procedure..let alone do it reasonably.up from $150 ..now $300+ I'll be doing our place myself this year.
@Sonogirl
@Sonogirl 2 жыл бұрын
Can I turn the water off and drain the faucets and be ok without using the air pressure part? Also I heard that I need to place seran wrap on toilet bowls and seal up sinks to prevent bugs. Is that accurate and safe with the antifreeze?
@bradlafferty
@bradlafferty 2 жыл бұрын
Darn good tutorial! You explained each process clearly and provided the reasons why. Thanks.
@barrykesh1269
@barrykesh1269 2 жыл бұрын
Jim Great vid. I do my house in MA every year and perform the same details as you. I laughed at the way you cleaned out the main pipe below the pressure regulator. I do the same with and old bilge-pump. I add a little RV fluid down that pipe just in case. I also add a little RV fluid to the bottom of the hot water heater tank. Thank you again ---- you really know your business. Barry K
@andrewjohnston245
@andrewjohnston245 2 жыл бұрын
This is a good video. I am wondering how to prepare a sewage holding tank and pump for freezing conditions. The pump is for relaying sewage to a septic tank higher than the cottage plumbing. Do you have a video that covers this subject?
@skunkedagain
@skunkedagain 2 жыл бұрын
great job, very helpful
@gregfoy3479
@gregfoy3479 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on Vid- Clear -step by Step process Thanks
@Thatuptownguy
@Thatuptownguy 2 жыл бұрын
You should do more videos. You are great at explaining everything.
@rickhinman4192
@rickhinman4192 3 жыл бұрын
Jim - when you hooked up the air to the water heater drain to blow air through the system, your outside faucet was still open. Wouldn't the air just leak out that faucet and not really build up 30 pounds of pressure in the lines? Thanks for the great video - Rick Hinman - Erie, PA
@buddystone9721
@buddystone9721 3 жыл бұрын
Is there any water in the water pipe underneath the house above froze level?
@davidaltherr587
@davidaltherr587 3 жыл бұрын
Very thorough ty
@davidaltherr587
@davidaltherr587 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@Spencerbuildsit
@Spencerbuildsit 3 жыл бұрын
Jim- good video. If you don't mind, a couple of things I'd add. I like to set the compressor at about 80psi, just below the blow off setting for the T+P valve mounted on the side of the water tank. Then leave the noisy thing outside, tied to a hose bib. Most water tanks are floor mounted. Bring a long hose and drain them outside. I like to close the drains and let the air build pressure. Then open the faucet to pop any water laying in low spots. Washing machine? To me it's crucial to check the boiler antifreeze with test strips. Too low? Call a plumber. For beginners, mention that a forced air system doesn't need that... Also boiler antifreeze is VERY different than RV antifreeze!
@thomaswoods60
@thomaswoods60 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim!
@bryantross3532
@bryantross3532 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim for being so thorough
@chiquita683
@chiquita683 3 жыл бұрын
Most helpful vid on KZbin. Thanks
@aaronwiens3294
@aaronwiens3294 3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thank you Jim!
@johnevegas
@johnevegas 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! Great video.
@miaccount1130
@miaccount1130 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim! I liked the method of blowing out thru the hot water heater too. That is an excellent tip. Your video really helped me winterize my cabin in the Sawtooth Mountains where temps get as low as -35 on a frequent basis. If I don’t shut down properly, and something breaks, it’s impossible to get a repair guy up here!
@RetrieverTrainingAlone
@RetrieverTrainingAlone 3 жыл бұрын
How will the boiler keep the house from freezing if the water is drained?
@benbbuxton
@benbbuxton 3 жыл бұрын
The house will be unoccupied and will probably hit freezing temps.
@Spencerbuildsit
@Spencerbuildsit 3 жыл бұрын
missy- boilers are a closed system and "should" not need any makeup water. If left on, then while a good idea, there is less need to drain the domestic side of the house. Just shut off the main. Make sure you have a Low Water Cutoff safety switch piped into the boiler loop. Stops the boiler if you develop a leak. IMPORTANT! spill a few drops of boiler water onto antifreeze litmus test strips to check boiler antifreeze concentrations. Boiler antifreeze is NOT the same as the RV this author uses.
@modelrailroader5619
@modelrailroader5619 2 жыл бұрын
The power, hence the heat, is being turned off. The boiler will need to be winterized too.😊
@dathuynh1789
@dathuynh1789 3 жыл бұрын
Very educated video
@mr.b3591
@mr.b3591 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great job !
@wildwoodtop
@wildwoodtop 3 жыл бұрын
using windshield washer to winterize washing machine
@geyser3445
@geyser3445 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative using DIY tools. Do you need to remove the little bit of water left in the toilet tank?
@geyser3445
@geyser3445 4 жыл бұрын
Never mind...I see you poured some antifreeze in the tank.
@Sogal60
@Sogal60 4 жыл бұрын
That's a lot. Great video. Its still relevant in 2021.
@winnith
@winnith 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. This was so helpful!
@tnijoo5109
@tnijoo5109 4 жыл бұрын
I learned so much!!! Thank you! Awesome video!!
@qcitizen6738
@qcitizen6738 4 жыл бұрын
No... no no. Video gets a brutal thumbs down! Forget about how well explained and detailed the video is, along with bonus advice: tips and tricks. And forget about the entire video being commercial-free of annoying adverts along the way. No, what we need to address here, is this guy's lack of fashion sense! What's up with the puke-colored baseball cap and jean jacket, straight out of 1982 Nebraska??? I'm so incensed by it, that I'm scheduling an appointment with my therapist for tomorrow afternoon, just so I can cope with this guy's offensive fashion choices violating my psychological safe-space. I mean, I'm gripping my stuffed 'Hold Me Teddy' while I write this. Speaking of space, here's a good 'space' to throw away that baseball cap and jacket buddy ---how about that toilet you properly winterized?! The one with the picture of wild ducks on the toilet seat. Hmmm... Like to hunt, Elmer Fud ? ---Ooooooooo!!!... Somebody should chase YOU through the woods with a couple of Dobermans, well trained to salivate and want to EAT raw meat at the mere sight of tan baseball caps and jean jackets! I can imagine the conversation between you, and your righteous pursuer, dogs in chase. ..."DO YOU STILL THINK IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO WEAR OFFENSIVE CLOTHING, ELMER FUD? DO YOU? ----DOOOOOO YOUUUUU !!!??? ....Now... That's such an ugly scenario. Instead, help make the world a prettier place. Up, you're fashion sense. Because it's no longer enough to show a 'how to' video on KZbin. You gotta' do it with 'bling and style'.
@riverraisin1
@riverraisin1 4 жыл бұрын
I am a little partial to his Frank Zappa facial hair. I think that makes up for any fashion faux pa you may have noticed. ;)
@johnl.4089
@johnl.4089 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. Great video and I appreciate your attention to detail and clear delivery. We have had a cabin in Lake Tahoe (Elev. 6,000 ft.) since 1964, and only recently, have begun to have issues with our water supply lines freezing and for the first time ever, a toilet freeze up and crack. I'm going to go over your video with my brother-in-law so that either one of us can shut down the cabin for the winter.
@johnholmes4363
@johnholmes4363 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim I'm John a first year appreciate How do you do the pricing on winterizing a cottage? Do you go by the number of fixtures?
@RoyDu812
@RoyDu812 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a washing machine so I will probably do it the same as the dishwasher by pushing air through the fill cycle and run Anti freeze through the rinse cycle
@ShanonT12
@ShanonT12 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim, We sprinkle moth balls and drier sheets in and around all soft goods (sheets/blankets in bags) and in soft chairs/couches. We also set mouse traps/poison in strategic places.
@sillyworm
@sillyworm 2 жыл бұрын
I put rat poison down one year...we get chipmunks...NOT a good idea.A raccoon somehow came in..ate it all..made a mess.Smelled that rat pioson.I usually just leave green antifreeze.We cleared out every mouse w antifreeze.Not a single turd in the Spring.
@HermesTresmegestus
@HermesTresmegestus 6 жыл бұрын
whats providing the pressure at minute 3:30 or so, when you open all the faucets? Is it just residual pressure from the expansion tank? Or did you pressurize with the compressor?
@travisc8598
@travisc8598 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video, you do not cut any corners which is good to see!
@Conservchick
@Conservchick 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome info. Well presented and very thorough. Thanks Jim.