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Old 11-07-2009, 10:29 PM   #1
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Question winterizing with a well

so last weekend we winterized out cabin for the first time ourselves.
we used a compressor to blow out the lines but it didn't seem to blow much, it was set at 50 lbs. we also heard some girggling in the line and also could feel water going through the pipes but now was coming out the faucets. dont know what we did wrong, can you create a suction effect at the well pump and suckk water up the well shaft?

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Old 11-08-2009, 07:41 PM   #2
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best method is to pump RV antifreeze through the system. right from the well up. I
It is difficult to blow all the water out of your pipes and what remains will settle into low spots, freeze and cause you more headaches.
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