Valve
There is. It's called a floodgaurd. It is a check valve that screws into a floor drain and stops the water if the drain backs up. C.
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over 7 years by cellarwater
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damp
I like the plastic idea. Also get a dehumidifier {maybe 2} put them in the cellar near the sump let them drain into it so you're not emtying the bu...
over 7 years by cellarwater
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What's the pump location???
4" of water and there's a pump in the basement? Consider locating the pump on the lowest spot on the floor so the water will go into the sump. Also...
almost 8 years by cellarwater
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Still here
K2 I come and go sometimes I get real busy with threads and other times not so busy. Good to answer a thread once in a while though.... Thanks for ...
almost 8 years by cellarwater
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Stone foundation
A lot of guys like the interior method. I'ts easier. On the feildstone use the inside method, Concrete walls act as a dam, outside drains give the ...
almost 8 years by cellarwater
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Also,
Goodyear spiraflex, or any PVC water suction hose. C.
almost 8 years by cellarwater
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Yes!
It will be somewhat more expensive, try a Goodyear tigerflex hose 1 1/2 inch diameter. This is green and more rugged. C.
almost 8 years by cellarwater
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outside
I like the outside method. It will relieve the water table pressure against the foundation better. If you've got land lower than the basementr floo...
almost 8 years by cellarwater
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Get a beer!
I have not logged on in a while. I hope the carpet arrived by now. That soil in your cellar may have a high iron content. I'm going after my swimmi...
about 8 years by tomz71ss
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Thanks
I'll get the blade & give it a shot. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Cutting Corian.
I came into a Corian countertop for a bath vanity. It's too long. What is the best way to cut this stuff?? Thanks. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Fix it fore'm
I left an answer at fix it for'em for your question. Thanks. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Cold?
Is it cold enough to freeze down there?
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Warm & toasty
Great. Glad to read that got solved. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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A Stab
Check the water pressure in the boiler. It should be 15-20 pounds PSI Is there 2 pumps or 2 zone valves and 1 pump I'm assuming two pumps If there...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Hey Tom!?
Hows the drain project going? We haven't heard. Hope you're O.K. Post soon! C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Corrugated
That stuff is tough to hold a grade with. I think it should be banned. Use the white swiss pipe holes down,4 to 5 inches stone underneath. Sump to ...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Is system clean?
Get the filter changed and the oil line flushed. They also sell a fuel conditioner That can be used. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Groundwater
That house was built on an area with a groundwater table. Getting the sump pump was the right thing to do. Try setting the turn on level for the pu...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Hard ground
If the earth is hard under the pipe dig a little deeper place the stone then the pipe on that. If it's sandy set the holes of the pipe sideways the...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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