Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Winterize

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Topic: Winterize

Posted By: killmenow
Subject: Winterize
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2015 at 11:26am

This is our 1st winter with RPOD. we pay for storing it outside in large parking lot.

We live in Sacramento CA where it can go below freezing.

What should we do to protect it?

Thank You (if I dont thank you, then I probably did not find your response)

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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2015 at 2:01pm

I am guessing you are asking this question everywhere you can.. but the answer is, in Sacto, no need to winterize. You will be fine. If you want to set a small heater in the pod set to like 45F.. it won't hurt a thing. But it's not needed.

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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2015 at 2:58pm

If you drain the water tank, and hot water tank by taking out the anode - 1 1/16th socket - and open the low point drains, and keep a small heater inside you may be OK. Could put AF in the sink goosenecks. If you have an air compressor you could blow out the whole water system at home - 20-30 psi - and then be really sure. And skip the heater. Don't forget the batteries.

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2015 at 3:29pm

Originally posted by john in idaho

If you drain the water tank, and hot water tank by taking out the anode - 1 1/16th socket - and open the low point drains, and keep a small heater inside you may be OK. Could put AF in the sink goosenecks. If you have an air compressor you could blow out the whole water system at home - 20-30 psi - and then be really sure. And skip the heater. Don't forget the batteries.

Have you been to Sacramento? I rode my bike to school year round, in short sleeves.

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Posted By: Podstress
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2015 at 10:15am

Thank you

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