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If you live in an area that is cold. Take precautions against the pump drain to the ditch freezing, also put in a high water alarm in the pump cham...
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over 8 years by cellarwater
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Basin
Usually I like to use a 55 gallon plastic drum. 18" is a little tight. If you get around to the battery pump consider putting it on it's own discha...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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See "more suggestions"
I goofed on that click ;) Check More suggestions at the top of the list. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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More suggestions
How deep is the sump? Is the water near the top of the pit when the pump kicks in?? If so lower the turn-on level, or a drain pipe may be clogged. ...
over 8 years by leakyfloor43701
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How's the project?
Now if you can find a treasure chest.... Muddy going eh? Use an old sump pump or self priming gas pump to keep you dry. Set the stone & pipe as you...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Ground is saturated
I think the midwest is getting some unusually heavy rain now. My answer is to go and get a sump pump & a hose Find a low spot in the floor & put it...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Go with larger tank
Better to get a 25 or 30 gallon booster tank with this system. You'll have more hot water. It will be heating during non use periods with the circu...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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A few more answers
I had to take notes on this one. :). Get the pipe with two rows of holes, the solid white plastic stuff. The black coily pipe is tough to hold a gr...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Check valve
That 4 pound loss is the water loss until the check valve shuts in the pump. Try setting the cutoff for 64-65 pounds to acheive the 60 pounds that ...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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You'll need the pump
There is really no magic way to stop ground water from entering a basement. It can be pumped out. I was under the impression that from the first th...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Old drain
My Uncle has this problem. First plug the pipe with a rubber inflatable plug. Measure the pipe diameter & get that size. Second Get a sump pump, a...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Cleanable
Build a drywell with a cover that can be removed for cleaning. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Depends on the snowblower
You'll need to know whether if the engine is a 2 stroke cycle or 4 stroke cycle. A 4 stroke has a crankcase that oil goes into. It will take clean ...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Post in plumbing
This is a better post for the plumbing sector. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Caveat emptor
I'd get a strucural engineer to look at those cracks before they get covered up. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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drain
Looks like the drainage inprovements are the answer. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Next drain story
Take a 5 gallon bucket & drill a bunch of holes in it,place the stone in it & hose off the mud. Also read the "Tomz71ss" threads. Lots of good info...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Trap,Plug??
Describe this trap and plug in more detail. Also where does the "plug" lead to. C.
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Good points
One thing I might want to suggest; is there any way of sealing the bulkhead better?With plastic sheeting or roofing it? This might help cut down so...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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Big, Bright, fluorescent bliss
Thanks everyone for your input! : ) I rebuilt the old fixture with new ballasts & lampholders and the f96HO's flpped the switch.. and VIOLA! Iv'e g...
over 8 years by cellarwater
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