How do I winterize my RV water system?

How do I winterize my RV water system?

Follow the steps below that apply to your RV.

1. If you have any inline water filters remove and bypass before starting.
2. Drain the fresh water holding tank.
3. Drain and flush the gray and black holding tanks.
4. Drain the water heater.
5. Open all hot and cold faucets; don’t forget the toilet valve and outside shower.

Should you cover your camper in the winter?

Cover Up Your RV If your RV will be outside all winter, Dack recommends investing in a cover made especially for an RV. The cover will protect against extended exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage the paint finish. It will also protect your vehicle from wind damage, tree sap and bird droppings.

What are the seismic options for new and old reservoirs?

Building Code for Structural Design •IBC 2012 Section 1613 Earthquake Loads  ASCE 7-10 Section 15.7.7 Water Storage and Water Treatment Tanks and Vessels  applicable AWWA standard •ASCE 7-10 Section 15.7.7.1 Welded Steel references AWWA D100 •ASCE 7-10 Section 15.7.7.2 Bolted Steel references AWWA D103

What are the seismic requirements for awwa-d100-11?

•Seismic Forces required by AWWA-D100-11 are based on maximum considered ground motion for an event with a 2% probability of exceedance within a 50-year period (recurrence interval of approximately 2,500 years). Seismic Use Group

Why is the water system most vulnerable to an earthquake?

Resilience by Design from the Los Angeles Mayoral Seismic Safety Task Force, “the water system is the utility most vulnerable to earthquake damage, and that damage could be the largest cause of economic disruption following an earthquake.” By understanding the threat of earthquakes and the potential impacts to both

What is seismic testing and what should I do if they want?

What is seismic testing and what should I do if they want to test on my land? Seismic testing is a process for mapping where oil and gas is located so it can be drilled and extracted. There are a number of ways to carry out seismic testing. Some are more intrusive to people and the environment than others.