risk of frozen pipes

[schiehallion]

Hi ABers
Just some advice please. I have a flat that has been empty for some time, I started to renovate but money became an issue. i visit once a month due to work restrictions to get my mail and see every thing is ok , now the weather has changed i have set the heating and hot water to come on for 2hrs each morning and same at night the flat is on the coast in the north east of scotland and i obviously have the fear of burst pipes. Would it be better if i turned off the water and tried to drain the boiler and water tank and hope for the best
Cheers

[Buenchico]

You seem to have answered your own question! Non-existent water can't freeze. Get rid of the water and get rid of the problem.

[AlBags]

Make sure any incoming mains supply is internally lagged PAST (after) an external wall by at least 1M if possible.

[schiehallion]

Thanks both.
Just been out to check and all is ok i gess if they can survive -18 thats what it was last week they should be ok.
cheers again.