franz fripplfrappl wrote:
I have a cabin (20x24) with a full wood foundation basement in central
Wisconsin. There's no heating system this winter and I need to
winterize. I will drain pipes and toilet, pressure tank and water
heater, the last of which is in the basement, and put insulation around
pipes where well comes into building.

Will winter actually freeze things in the basement? Average frost depth
is about 3 ft or so. I'm wondering if I should remove all canned goods,
liquids, etc, or if I could get by putting them on the floor with perhaps
insulation over.

Advice?





Pour RV antifreeze into all sink traps. Pour it into the toilet bowl
too.

3 foot frost depth? Is the well pipe(s) above that depth?
I would be wary of leaving water in them. Is this submersible pump?
Insulating them will do nothing.

If you have appliances, such as dishwasher/washing machine,
the pumps on them must be protected as well as the supply lines
and control sol valves.