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Old 02-23-2019, 10:22 AM
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We are just south of 466A. I could pour some RV antifree in the drains but doubt I can get that here. We do this up north for extended periods, it keeps the water from evaporating so fast from drain traps. I planned to set the A/C to 80 degrees. Thanks all for the suggestions.
No need to put RV antifreeze in the drain traps, no deep freezing in Florida. Just use water and then close the toilet bowl lids and sink drain stoppers to slow the evaporation process. We leave our A/C at 81 when away to control humidity, and in the summer put a dehumidifier on the Kitchen counter that drains into the sink (with the drain stopper open) as insurance in case the A/C stops working.