A little extra care in the cold.* Place the water trailer In communications, a code or set of codes that make up the last part of a transmitted message. See trailer label. in a shelter, especially if the temperature is below 0[degrees]F. A warm tent or other shelter that has a field range or other heater in use is best. At the very least, keep the trailer covered with canvas. * Always keep the manhole and filler fill·er 1 n. One that fills, as: a. Something added to augment weight or size or fill space. b. A composition, especially a semisolid that hardens on drying, used to fill pores, cracks, or holes in wood, plaster, covers tightly closed. That helps keep the cold air out. * After each use, drain the pipes by shutting off the water with the main T-valve in front of the tank. Then open all faucets. Prop them open with a piece of wood. No water, no freezing! * If you're storing the water trailer, make sure you drain all the water remaining inside. Park the trailer on a slight incline so that the water is tilted tilt 1 v. tilt·ed, tilt·ing, tilts v.tr. 1. To cause to slope, as by raising one end; incline: tilt a soup bowl; tilt a chair backward. 2. toward the drain plug. When the water stops draining, don't assume it's all gone. Open the manhole cover and check. Next, open all the faucets and the main T-valve. That prevents a vacuum in the pipes and lets all the water drain Wa´ter drain` 1. A drain or channel for draining off water. . |
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