OUR OFF THE GRID WATER SYSTEM IN WINTER

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We have an amazing lake pump system that is both ingenious as well as simple. I say ingenious only because it was the previous owner that installed the system. I'm just the caretaker.

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HOW OUR OFF THE GRID WATER SYSTEM WORKS IN WINTER

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The lake provides all our water needs. This includes our drinking water, which we filter. Read our Big Berkey water filter review for the lowdown.

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STEP #1: HEAT THE GLYCOL

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STEP #2: TURN ON THE ELECTRIC GLYCOL PUMP

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STEP #3: TURN ON THE LAKE PUMP

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Swipe Up to learn more about OUR OFF THE GRID WATER SYSTEM IN WINTER

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