Hello help!!!! I have a basement door that is going to be repaired with steps leading to it the last rain left my basement with 6 inches of water Just bought a submersible pump here on amazon but was wondering if I could just stack these in front of the door until the construction is complete and how exactly do you use them fill with water or what really confused. Thanks Hello help!!!! I have a basement door that is going to be repaired with steps leading to it the last rain left my basement with 6 inches of water Just bought a submersible pump here on amazon but... » Read More Hello help!!!! I have a basement door that is going to be repaired with steps leading to it the last rain left my basement with 6 inches of water Just bought a submersible pump here on amazon but was wondering if I could just stack these in front of the door until the construction is complete and how exactly do you use them fill with water or what really confused. Thanks « Show Less
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These worked great for me. Yes, you can stagger stack them, but it's best to get them wet as you go along. That way they expand and you can see if you've got the gaps filled. Once the rain started they filled up even more and got heavy, so they were a strong barrier.
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Just stack them and then wet them with a hose and it will expand and get very heavy like a sandbag.
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yes willie...how do i do to replaced pump with low voltage pump. it's too strong pump. i have probllem with water flash out on floor. thanks you for asking.
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That's a good question; I've got mine positioned under the porch, with the door facing away from the elements, so I don't think too much water gets in. As "mim" points out, there's a pretty thick lip at the bottom of the doorway--any small amount of water that manages to get in probably ends up underneath the base insulation. We'll see when we do a Spring cleanout.
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You may need a different kind of pump. This is an submersible pump...you stick it in the water. I wish it did work connected to the bib. Second, I have not tried to pump that high. I'd have to test it. I've done a 4-5 foot rise successfully. But nothing close to 8 feet. It will be interesting to see if anyone else has be able to get it to pump up to 8 feet.
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That's a lot of water. Sounds like a house I once had. I installed a small trench drain the width of my driveway about 3 feet out from my door but even that couldn't do the job so I ended up re-routing the driveway to keep the water from flowing up against the door. Storm Shield is a great product and provides an excellent seal when used with the seal on the bottom of your garage door. I'd give it a try. With the amount of water you're experiencing, make sure you miter cut the Storm Shield at the ends of your door and run the SS back to the inside of your garage door jambs (like a "U"). This will keep the water from coming in at the door ends. Hope this helps.
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Not all models have auto defrost which is important for colder locations, this model has that feature, also the fact that it has pump mean you do not have to go down to the basement and constantly empty the bucket. You probably have some kind of drainage tube (I think it require by code) that you can send the hose to but you only need the pump it you are going upward to a sink to automate the removal of water. Since basement are damper and colder you would want moire capacity then if upstairs so you probably want the bigger unit.
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2" deep is a huge amount to fill with this product. It is for thin skim or filling of thin cracks. For your application I would wet the area with water and then use a PVA concrete adhesive such as Sikalatex on the recess. When it is still wet use regular concrete mix just a little more water than usual to allow it bed in properly and keep the fill about 1/16" below the garage floor surface. After it has dried for a week or so then you can use a thin coat of this epoxy to level out the filled area and feather it into the surrounding area. You can even sand it a little after it dries for 24 hours... 2" deep is a huge amount to fill with this product. It is for thin skim or filling of thin cracks. For your application I would wet the area with water and then use a PVA concrete adhesive such as Sikalatex on the recess. When it is still wet use regular concrete mix just a little more water than usual to allow it bed in properly and keep the fill about 1/16" below the garage floor surface. After it has dried for a week or so then you can use a thin coat of this epoxy to level out the filled area and feather it into the surrounding area. You can even sand it a little after it... » Read More 2" deep is a huge amount to fill with this product. It is for thin skim or filling of thin cracks. For your application I would wet the area with water and then use a PVA concrete adhesive such as Sikalatex on the recess. When it is still wet use regular concrete mix just a little more water than usual to allow it bed in properly and keep the fill about 1/16" below the garage floor surface. After it has dried for a week or so then you can use a thin coat of this epoxy to level out the filled area and feather it into the surrounding area. You can even sand it a little after it dries for 24 hours... « Show Less
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I would contact Drinkwell That shouldn't happen I have 3 Drinkwells one indoor for my cats and 2 outdoor for my 80 pound Bassett Hound The indoor one is over a year old and still works great Both outdoor are totally awesome The Everflow that I have for the garden hose is kept on a level area not exposed to the intense sun (I live in Florida) I keep it under the overhang of my roof near the water outlet I also purchased the Taste Pure 4 ft drinking connector hose for under 5 dollars which is better than your standard hose Your pump is probably defective and it should have a one year warranty Hope this helps I would contact Drinkwell That shouldn't happen I have 3 Drinkwells one indoor for my cats and 2 outdoor for my 80 pound Bassett Hound The indoor one is over a year old and still works great Both outdoor are totally awesome The Everflow that I have for the garden hose is kept on a level area not exposed to the intense sun (I live in Florida) I keep it under the overhang of my roof near the water outlet I also purchased the Taste Pure 4 ft drinking connector hose for under 5 dollars which is better than your standard hose Your pump is probably defective and it should have a one year warranty... » Read More I would contact Drinkwell That shouldn't happen I have 3 Drinkwells one indoor for my cats and 2 outdoor for my 80 pound Bassett Hound The indoor one is over a year old and still works great Both outdoor are totally awesome The Everflow that I have for the garden hose is kept on a level area not exposed to the intense sun (I live in Florida) I keep it under the overhang of my roof near the water outlet I also purchased the Taste Pure 4 ft drinking connector hose for under 5 dollars which is better than your standard hose Your pump is probably defective and it should have a one year warranty Hope this helps « Show Less
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First try pump alone in pan of water.even on lo some water should flow thru.There is a dial on side of pump minus to plus. Turn it to plus for maximum flow rate.If nothing comes out it probably is defectiveIt should move one half inch tube of water around one foot up
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I built a sturdy shelf five feet off the basement floor so that my dehumidfier could drain outside without the need for a pump. You will need to build raised edges on the shelf so that the dehumidifier can't vibrate itself off the shelf.
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You will not harm the plumbing. Think of water going down, & the +/- cup of water in the trap.I would first try a plunger with HOT water on the first floor, then treat the first floor, and then treat the basement (in the same night). We have used a plunger every night before the treatment, to try to break up the blockage. By doing both drains each night you will use up more Bio Clean, but it's less $ than paying a plumber. Repeat for 5 days. Be patient.
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Most of what I've read and seen have the check valve slightly above ground level. Do your install with a union so that you can remove (i.e., replace) things without having to cut pipe. Remember to drill a small (1/8" or 3/16") in the pipe between the pump and the check valve to prevent airlocks. Drill so that the 'leak' squirts downward! That said, some people argue to put the check valve immediately above the pump (below ground level). Installing just above the pump would minimize the amount of water leaking back into the sump (but we're talking less than a quart, I'd guess.). Mine is installed just above ground level. Most of what I've read and seen have the check valve slightly above ground level. Do your install with a union so that you can remove (i.e., replace) things without having to cut pipe. Remember to drill a small (1/8" or 3/16") in the pipe between the pump and the check valve to prevent airlocks. Drill so that the 'leak' squirts downward! That said, some people argue to put the check valve immediately above the pump (below ground level). Installing just above the pump would minimize the amount of water leaking back into the sump (but we're talking less than a quart, I'd guess.).... » Read More Most of what I've read and seen have the check valve slightly above ground level. Do your install with a union so that you can remove (i.e., replace) things without having to cut pipe. Remember to drill a small (1/8" or 3/16") in the pipe between the pump and the check valve to prevent airlocks. Drill so that the 'leak' squirts downward! That said, some people argue to put the check valve immediately above the pump (below ground level). Installing just above the pump would minimize the amount of water leaking back into the sump (but we're talking less than a quart, I'd guess.). Mine is installed just above ground level. « Show Less
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I've set up mine upstairs many times on jobs where there is a large room. I also cover the floor with double blue tarps. It's practically impossible to contain all the water in that you are going to have drips from your just-cut tile going away from saw. Also if you are in the habit of leaving the cutting table parked outside of tray perimeter, you will get water dripping down. For that matter it will do that when you pull it back to make the cut. As far as overspray, I find that it contains it pretty well. Just be well away from walls. Again, I really protect the floor well because of the potential liability. I've set up mine upstairs many times on jobs where there is a large room. I also cover the floor with double blue tarps. It's practically impossible to contain all the water in that you are going to have drips from your just-cut tile going away from saw. Also if you are in the habit of leaving the cutting table parked outside of tray perimeter, you will get water dripping down. For that matter it will do that when you pull it back to make the cut. As far as overspray, I find that it contains it pretty well. Just be well away from walls. Again, I really protect the floor well because of the... » Read More I've set up mine upstairs many times on jobs where there is a large room. I also cover the floor with double blue tarps. It's practically impossible to contain all the water in that you are going to have drips from your just-cut tile going away from saw. Also if you are in the habit of leaving the cutting table parked outside of tray perimeter, you will get water dripping down. For that matter it will do that when you pull it back to make the cut. As far as overspray, I find that it contains it pretty well. Just be well away from walls. Again, I really protect the floor well because of the potential liability. « Show Less
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These are not really designed for creating a barrier to keep water out. They're more for absorbing water that comes into a place you don't want it, like a basement where you might have small cracks in the foundation. They are flat when you get them, then expand as they soak up the water. When fully saturated they are not very heavy.
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You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good amount of water in it, but less than the cut on float. hope that helps. You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good... » Read More You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good amount of water in it, but less than the cut on float. hope that helps. « Show Less
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There is no need to worry about weather or not you tap a line with or without a water sofener. The main concern is that you have suffecient flow to make the pump create a vaccum. The higher the flow the better. I think the minimun flow requirements is 5 gallons. It would be better to get it before the softener because it reduces to available flow to the device. Maybe you can increase to pressure on the system. I have a question for you, do you have a back up generator? It sounds like your on a well system.
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The answer is complex. It depends on how far away your basement set up would be. I do not believe the water lines they supply are long enough for a long run. Also you may need to consider the pressurized holding tank may not push the water a great distance so you may have slow water coming out at the sink too. I am NOT a plumber but I believe that these factors would come into play. Hope that helps.