Krishmunn
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We have forced hot water heating system . The system is over 20/25 years old but still going strong.
We will be out of country for a month during Jan/Feb and a bit concerned about what happens if it breaks. Winter is brutal here in New England and a prolonged period with no heat will likely cause a pipe burst
I am trying to figure out what is the nest approach --
I was thinking of Wrapping heating cable on the main line
Got an advice to shut off the main so that damage is minimal if there is a failure
Is both the above combined the best approach or is there anything else that I can do
Also, I am planning to drain water from water heater (just open the near hot water faucet). Should the water heater (Gas) be turned off after water is drained out or can it remain turned on ?
We will be out of country for a month during Jan/Feb and a bit concerned about what happens if it breaks. Winter is brutal here in New England and a prolonged period with no heat will likely cause a pipe burst
I am trying to figure out what is the nest approach --
I was thinking of Wrapping heating cable on the main line
Got an advice to shut off the main so that damage is minimal if there is a failure
Is both the above combined the best approach or is there anything else that I can do
Also, I am planning to drain water from water heater (just open the near hot water faucet). Should the water heater (Gas) be turned off after water is drained out or can it remain turned on ?
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