The manual states to open the drain 'if applicable'. Some models are designed to drain with gravity alone.
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For the pool return lines and main suction line, I'm using the attachment we made when we pressurized the main line during my catastrophe using the air compressor in the garage. For the heater, I don't want to run that much pressure through the lines because I don't think it needs that much pressure. I was going to use a shop vac.
anthonypool89
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Huh....interesting. But what prevents the heat exchanger from losing water?
anthonypool89
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Well that's a pretty cool device! The end piece is what I use to screw to the top of my filter tank and then the compressor attaches to it.
I really don't think I have a drain plug. I tried looking for one on my model in the spring n came up empty. I saw 2 drain caps n thought for sure one was for the heater but both were for my pump. One on front n one on side. Im thinking I don't have one.
Under regular operation? The everyday flow.
Ok GREAT.
Also great !! I was always worried about mine. You just know the actuator is a flimsy plastic flap of some kind.
Your manual clearly states the heater will drain out the pipes. You don't even need to shop vac it.
My brother made it to pressurize the main suction line. We both said we could use it to winterize the lines. It works very well.
anthonypool89
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May very well be. Sorry for being so insistent on it. I just assumed they all did or else some means of draining all the water. The heat exchanger in these units is a decent size - surely holds quite a few gallons.
anthonypool89
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Just making sure I'm doing everything right so I'm not causing myself grief and destroying my equipment during the freeze thaw cycles we go through. I've had enough grief! LolUnder regular operation? The everyday flow.
Ok GREAT.
Also great !! I was always worried about mine. You just know the actuator is a flimsy plastic flap of some kind.
Well we all know I can fix it. I prefer not to go that route and just not break it. 
- Feb 6, 2015
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
See the link I posted in post #7 - a few page after the linked page you will see part #23 referenced. It looks like part #23 includes the drain plug on the outside of the case and a hose that attaches somewhere inside the case - and is applicbvle to only certain models/sizes of the pesent Jandy heat pump series.
If yours only has a cap or plug visible from the outside, chances are yours isn't one of the models with the included external drain.
If yours only has a cap or plug visible from the outside, chances are yours isn't one of the models with the included external drain.
anthonypool89
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Things broke this year I never thought would. It tested me and my abilities to get through it but I did.
Look into the hole to see if you can see a drain plug.
You can disconnect the unions to allow the unit to drain and then reconnect them.
You can disconnect the unions to allow the unit to drain and then reconnect them.
Part # 23 is a drain kit, which implies that there is a place to connect the hose.
What exact model do you have?
What exact model do you have?
anthonypool89
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I know...so very sorry for all you've had to go through, as I believe I've expressed in an earlier thread.