Winterise

[bobnick]

I didn't winterise our van when i put it in storage mid December. Not been to it since as we have been overseas.
Concerned about the water that was left in the boiler/heating system (didn't learn or know how to drain it until after we had left the country).
Fresh and grey water tanks were emptied.
What am i likely to find after that bad cold spell you had awhile ago????
Should get to the van by months end.

 

[Andacami]

Do you have a frost valve? If so, should be fine. Mine was in a similar state when I had to leave it in November. However, the frost valve triggered and all was well when I went to inspect yesterday. In fact I was pleasantly surprised at how good a condition the van was in, just needs a proper wash and a further water flush.

 

[CazPaul]

Depends on where it was stored and what the weather was like, how cold did it get?

Taps and any remaining water in pipes could have been damaged.

 

[bobnick]

I don't know about a frost valve.
It is stored in a compound in the country near Tarporley Cheshire. I think they had it well below 0c for a few days.
Think i am just going to have to fire it up and have a look see if any damage has been done with fingers crossed that non has.

 

[M-J]

2018 very likely have a frost valve.

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[bobnick]

2018 very likely have a frost valve.

Now you mention it i will find out when i get back. Ta.

 

[Happy Jim]

The frost valve protects the boiler (dumped the water), if you’re lucky that’s all that happens...reset the valve and carry on. I may have forgotten to leave my taps open and paid the price...
Broken tap spout

 

[oozzie]

I don't know about a frost valve.
It is stored in a compound in the country near Tarporley Cheshire. I think they had it well below 0c for a few days.
Think i am just going to have to fire it up and have a look see if any damage has been done with fingers crossed that non has.

I’m in Chester and we didn’t really have much heavy frost. Had one day of -4 but think I only scraped the screen twice. Hope it’s ok.
Oozzie

 

[oozzie]

Typical, thick frost this morning!

 

[Augusta08]

Wouldn't worry about it Bob, I'm in Cheshire ATM (Stuck here since Xmas) and it's not been that cold.

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[bobnick]

Wouldn't worry about it Bob, I'm in Cheshire ATM (Stuck here since Xmas) and it's not been that cold.

I'm feeling a bit easier now knowing it wasn't so bad.