How do I completely drain all the water out of the unit for winter storage? Thanks. Ron
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if it is going to freeze yes. Other wise it is probably a good idea even if it doesn't freeze.
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Take it out of the water, let it set for a few minutes and you should be fine. Or you can unscrew the three filters. It doesn't really hold water.
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Empty your base before winter. The water could freeze and the base would expand and crack. I use water because you won't be able to empty the sand and store your base. Store inside the garage or hang on the wall.
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yes I added a shut off valve on the bottom and put a short piece of hose for a foot rinse.For the winter remove the hose and open the shut off valve to drain the valves for the winter.
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don't have to drain the tank . Just take out just enough ( very little ).Enough that you don't get any water draining out of the area at your breaking the connection on top of the tank. Very simple job. Take your time .
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They tell you not to leave it up year round, but I did. You need to drain it below the hose holes a couple inches.Then remove all hoses and the valves. Shock well and put in some altitude. I let it uncovered.I live in the North were it get below freezing for 2 -3 months. Once it Thames out put some more shock and agencies in it the put the hoses and valves back on,then hook up the pump when there's no more chances that it will freeze. Also they now sell a solar blanket that fits perfect and will help warm it up..
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Unplug it. Disconnect the exhaust hose from the back. Roll it to a basin (shower basin, bathtub, back lawn). Unscrew the drain plug toward the bottom of the back of the unit, pull the rubber stopper, and let the water flow. Tilt back to make sure you get all the water. While you're already at the drain site, slide out the front filter, and rinse it clean. replace filter, replace rubber stopper, screw the drain plug back on, roll back into place, reconnect exhaust hose, plug back in, turn on, reset the thermostat (It will lose its settings when you unplug it).
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No. Turned if off for the winter. Turned it back on for the summer and it sounds like it is running but there is zero water being pulled out of the air (after a week). I'm doing internet searches to troubleshoot but there aren't really any settings to change. I think it's just busted.
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not sure if this is the ultimate in cleaning techniques - however for the past two seasons , we use a weak bleach/water solution - wipe all services that we can reach and fill reservoir then drain using port on the bottom of the machine. ( monthly)
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Hi, Tracy. We live where it freezes and snows all winter, so, no, we do not leave it out then. If it were drained, it might be okay, but it is portable enough for my husband to carry it to the basement for winter storage. This is our second summer using this pump and it is still pumping strong.
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Having same problem. Unit is sitting on floor and hose is draining to floor drain. I even unscrewed hose when bucket was near full and water does not even come out???
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I don't know if you really have to, but I disconnect the diverter and leave just the barrel outside. I do empty the barrel of any water since I don't want anything to freeze and break--barrel or diverter. Good luck.
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As with any water supplying device if it is located outside or in say an unheated cottage during the winter when temperatures fall below freezing you should winterize it. By winterizing I mean disconnecting the water supply line and the shower handle assembly so that all remaining water drains out of the unit. If the unit must be connected for some reason during freezing temperatures you could try applying what's called heat tape to the water supply line. I would use a length of heat tape that goes all the way up to where the water supply line connects to the unit. Additionally you could make a wooden box structure opened on one side and lined with foam board to further protect the unit. The box structure would be mounted to the wall where the unit hangs covering it and adding extra protection in conjunction with the heat tape.
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Keep a little water in it all the time. The only time I totally drain mine is to clean it.
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I have drained mine we get cold here and I don't want it to freeze and split.
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just under 50% of total you take out,one gallon for the most works , run only water after you dump antifreeze and no thermostat,drain when its still warm, add prep run and drain. can store left over and reused when done.
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There is a drain in the back of the unit at floor level. I added a condensate pump to boost it from the floor out a window. There is also a very large exhaust hose that goes with an included window mount.
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You can connect a hose and put the hose in a drain. Never have to empty the bucket again!