[VAC] Re: Winterizing Again

["Mr. Joy H. Hansen" <joytbrew@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jim,

This will be my first real year to winterize.  I removed the plumbing in my
Safari and it's still virgin PEX.  The Argosy is another issue.  Mostly new
PEX added to what the previous owner started.  I'm nervious about not
leaving antifreeze in the water pump.  Is it assured that the pump will run
itself dry?

However, the critical issue is the gate valves for the holding tanks.  It's
near impossible to put silicone in the valves.  I might be able to spray
rust inhibitor on the slide rod (what usually rusts badly and revents
operation in the Spring).

How about just pouring some of the standard holding tank solution and
letting it lubricate the gate seals.  I think I read somewhere that these
chemicals do lubricate the valves?  This solution shouldn't freeze.

Don't think the antifreeze would lubricate the seals at all.

Wouldn't keeping the gates closed keep debris from hardening in the rubber
seal?

Your thoughts?

                          Regards, Joy