Water System

Updated - June 2015

Legend

• A: Hot Water Heater Power
• B: Well Pump Power
• C: Well Line Heat Tape
• D: Tub Drain Heat Tape
• E: Water To Hydrant
• F: Main Cold Water Feed To Cabin
• G: Cold Source To Hot Water Heater
• J: Hot Water Heater Drain
• K: Pressure Tank Drain
• M: Main Hot Water Drain
• P: Air Valve - Empties Line To Well
• Q: Hot Water Heater Air Tap
• R: Empty Line To Toilet
• S: Couples J & K Drains
• T: Midline Drain

Winter: October Prep

• Turn on Septic Heater.
• Plug in heat tapes (C & D).
• Turn on baseboard heat to guest bedroom.

Winter: On Leaving

• Turn off power to Water Heater (A) and Well Pump (B).
• Plug in heat tapes (C & D) if not already plugged in.
• Open air valve (P - little one behind) until some air sucks. Empties line to the well.
• Pour 1 cup of antifreeze down shower drain, and 1 cup of antifreeze down kitchen drain. Shower p trap is under the house.
• Open lazy susan and under sink cupboard doors to let heat at the kitchen pipes.
• Set all baseboard heat zones to 13 C.

Winter: Before Arrival

• Turn up baseboard heat to 17 C.

Winter: Upon Arrival

• Close air valve (P - little one behind).
• Turn on power to Water Heater (A) and Well Pump (B).
• Close cupboard doors.