I plan to use this unit at a seasonal cabin. Any special winterization besides RV antifreeze?
179022
Nope. Just make sure you drain the water in the outlet pipe. Or make sure that you pump antifreeze into the outlet pipe
179023
Be sure you have pressure line [ Discharge Line Full of ant-freeze] Also the holding tank
2273759
For a perspective, I have a 615 SF one room cabin I built. I used a 18,000 btu (1 1/2 ton) inverter unit here in northern Missouri. Even at 10 degrees below zero, it easily kept the house nice and warm. It was well insulated with 12" walls of R-32.
1297432
I purged the system, in the information about super freeze it states do not mix refrigerants . It works well but service it very slow, it does not use as much as Freon 22.
2263992
I would suggest removing it. The motor will run hotter not colder. A larger radiator is suggested also.
348365
Yes; it will freeze. However, if you add RV potable antifreeze, it won't. That's what I did. *I recommend looking at the active ingredient's MSDS information and ensure it's safe for your plants / garden / yard and animals.
732248
good point. this will be my first summer using it. it did wonders for the winter. my bedroom and bathroom over the garage hit 80 degrees for the first time since I owned the house. I will definitely keep an eye on the temps this summer. Worst case I should delicately be able to remove the insulation for the summer. Shoot me a message in August. I will let you know if my house burned down. lol
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The way I have understood it, and used the product, is when "winterizing" my machine and getting ready for an extended period of non-use. It's supposedly used mainly for cleaning out and "anti-freezing" the pump. I don't live in a particularly cold winter climate (SE United States) but it does drop well below freezing sometimes during the winter. But, using it prior to using the pump the first time: NOT NECESSARY.
288530
As. I wrote before we loved this product. We also have an rv, my husband was wondering about the cold temps in the winter. If that could affect it or not.
173519
I used heat shrink tubing on mine. It was inexpensive, I put 1000 miles on motorhome here in Alaska and no water or dirt issues. P
428323
I leave mine on all the time, at night I turn down the thermostat to a low level, just above the keep from freezing indicator. Make sure your heater is in a clear and safe location. Heater is used in a 5th wheel RV near Reno NV.
890128
It would be best to call the mfg and ask those direct questions. Do not use a thermostat , it's best to replace all hoses and clamps. These were suggestions from the mfg. Evans seems to act as though it is thinner then water so it will find minor leaks that may not have shown up with water and antifreeze . I suggest you call the mfg and speak to a company rep for your application.
2257840
I'm using indoors. I'm sure heat would be ok, not sure about freezing temps.
1200095
You should not. Radiator fluid is design not to freeze in the winter and has a higher boiling point than water which would evaporate at a higher rate. Plus pure water can eventually rust and degrade your cooling system.
1484152
If its a cooling unit that uses A gas coolant delivery system. Its mostly used for refridgeration units with compressors. Most RVs today have propane powered coolers. If you haven't already, YouTube a tutorial on your specific unit.
456214
If it's working there will be no ice in the center. After a heavy snow you may have to remove the build up in the center. It runs on only 100 watts so it won't get supper hot. You can get a much higher wattage heater at a farm supply store but they cost a lot more to run.
2013789
I am using two units on my RV, one for the coach batteries and another for the chassis batteries. The RV is outside and our temps got down to +14 deg F last week. There does not seem to be any problem with them operating at least down to that temp.
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I used the shipping box as insulation. Just cut a hole for the thermostat and cord.Good for -30C