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Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 03:55 AM
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Have a water heater in the bath house. Looking like it’s gonna have some cold temps so I am debating leaving it on (I normally keep it off when not in use) so it keeps heating up the water vs. draining it completely.
On the one hand if I leave it on and the power goes out, I’m screwed. I do keep a Heater in the bathroom as a back up.
On the other if I cannot get all the water out of the water heater via draining it and it freezes, that’s no bueno either. Low is supposed to be 15* there Tuesday.
What does the brain trust suggest?
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 04:15 AM
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 04:52 AM
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If we lose power like last time, it could split. But odds are slim, now if it was in the attic, I’d be worried. I don’t think we’re supposed to get any ice, so power should stay on, I think you’ll be ok.
I would let those water lines drip heavy or drain the bath lines if possible.
Last edited by grout-scout; 01/10/24 04:54 AM.
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 02:43 PM
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If you decide to turn it off, leave a faucet dripping on the warm side. Moving water does freeze, but it takes awhile.
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 03:35 PM
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When water freezes it stops moving. Slow stream just prolongs the change.
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 03:37 PM
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When water freezes it stops moving. Slow stream just prolongs the change. You're forgetting that you are continuously introducing higher temps to the system by letting it drip....
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 08:04 PM
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Have a water heater in the bath house. Looking like it’s gonna have some cold temps so I am debating leaving it on (I normally keep it off when not in use) so it keeps heating up the water vs. draining it completely.
On the one hand if I leave it on and the power goes out, I’m screwed. I do keep a Heater in the bathroom as a back up.
On the other if I cannot get all the water out of the water heater via draining it and it freezes, that’s no bueno either. Low is supposed to be 15* there Tuesday.
What does the brain trust suggest? you should drain/clean your hot water heater once a year so why not
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 08:14 PM
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I would drain it. That way, if it freezes, there is room for expansion.
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 08:35 PM
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Have a water heater in the bath house. Looking like it’s gonna have some cold temps so I am debating leaving it on (I normally keep it off when not in use) so it keeps heating up the water vs. draining it completely.
On the one hand if I leave it on and the power goes out, I’m screwed. I do keep a Heater in the bathroom as a back up.
On the other if I cannot get all the water out of the water heater via draining it and it freezes, that’s no bueno either. Low is supposed to be 15* there Tuesday.
What does the brain trust suggest? you should drain/clean your hot water heater once a year so why not Was my thought as well
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 08:41 PM
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Re: Drain water heater completely or turn it on?
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01/10/24 09:43 PM
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I drained the water heater in my cabin today The cabin won’t be used until the end of January.
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