R-pod Owners Forum : Blowout PSI Question http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Blowout PSI Question Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 22:53:20 +0000 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:51:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15875 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Blowout PSI Question : Originally posted by furpodI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152991#152991 Author: poston
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Posted: 24 Oct 2023 at 2:51pm

Originally posted by furpod

I use 45psi when winterizing with air. 

I'm a 45 guy, too.  Seems to be enough to clear the lines, but not enough to blow fittings.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:51:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152991#152991 Blowout PSI Question : Good idea! (Or, just suck it up... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152990#152990 Author: Ktj
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Posted: 24 Oct 2023 at 11:48am

Good idea! (Or, just suck it up and buy my own.) Thanks, forum folks.]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:48:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152990#152990 Blowout PSI Question : Buy your friend a pressure regulator... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152989#152989 Author: GlueGuy
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Posted: 24 Oct 2023 at 11:10am

Buy your friend a pressure regulator for his compressor. You can get one for $20-$30 and your friend will love you.]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:10:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152989#152989 Blowout PSI Question : I use 45psi when winterizing with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152987#152987 Author: furpod
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Posted: 24 Oct 2023 at 11:03am

I use 45psi when winterizing with air. Works fine, no danger if you don't have a valve open all the time. I think any pressure high enough to move the water, but low enough to not blow a line or fitting.. is fine.
]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:03:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152987#152987 Blowout PSI Question : Jato, I appreciate your reply.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152965#152965 Author: Ktj
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023 at 2:51pm

Jato, I appreciate your reply. I, too, value Jay's expertise and have read too many of his posts to mention! I value any and all feedback I get here, and will most likely do my own thing and then whine about the consequences. Lol]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:51:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152965#152965 Blowout PSI Question : Ktj. I value Jay's opinions... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152964#152964 Author: jato
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023 at 2:01pm

Ktj.  I value Jay's opinions and he has a wealth of knowledge under his belt as he has been an rpod owner for quite a number of years.

I have used 85 psi for blowing out my 177 for the past 11 winters without issues BUT if using this method always keep one line open the whole time while blowing out the other lines.  The procedure used is as follows: open line 1 and turn pressure on then open line 2.  Once the water is totally expelled in line 1 close it and then open line 3, as the water in line 2 is all out close that and open line 4  and so on ending with the toilet and or outdoor water shower if you have one.  As you can see there is always one line open while expelling water.  Using this method I can go through all lines  twice in less than 2 minutes.  Have not had any breaks or cracking of parts at the water pump or anywhere else either.  I live about 2 hours north and east of Jay in northern Michigan, this method works well, just know the procedure.
]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:01:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152964#152964 Blowout PSI Question : Thanks, Jay. Mine is a 2017, little... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152961#152961 Author: Ktj
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023 at 10:34am

Thanks, Jay. Mine is a 2017, little used. Apparently, his compressor is not adjustable. I was trying to avoid the anti-freeze route, as I had the poddy winterized in WY for two years using blow-out method with anti-freeze in drains and it worked well even in many below zero nights. In UT now and would like to stick with the method if possible. Thank you for your quick response...I think I will buy my own air compressor! :)]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:34:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152961#152961 Blowout PSI Question : You didn't mention if your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152960#152960 Author: JR
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023 at 10:11am

You didn't mention if your pod is a new one or if it has been used for a while.  The reason for that question is that all the water fittings will be of the same age. Just something to keep in mind.  Your friend should be able adjust the air pressure that is going into the hose.  Not everything needs 80-120 psi and that would be too much pressure for the job.  If he can adjust the pressure then have him adjust the pressure to 30-40 psi and you should be good to go.  If he can't adjust the air pressure then what I would do is just use anti-freeze in the whole system.  You can find a lot of instructions on how to winterize your system with anti-freeze and that is the method that I prefer to use.  Hope this helps.]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:11:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152960#152960 Blowout PSI Question : Hey there! New to forum and still... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152959#152959 Author: Ktj
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023 at 8:19am

Hey there! New to forum and still low on the learning curve. Have a friend who wants to help winterize my poddy, but I'm worried his compressor will be too much for my system (his is 80-120 psi). He pointed out that water pressure is usually at least 60 psi, but I read on this forum I shouldn't go over 30 psi. So, what's the bottom line? Should I invest in one of those "tire-inflator" compressors just to keep it safe? If so, what's a good one to get (on a fixed income)? THANK YOU FOR THIS FORUM!! (I have been lurking for over two years and it has helped this novice out so many times.)]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:19:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15875&PID=152959#152959