The Home Improvements Thread (2)

ToxicBunny

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martin said:
Can you believe this guy? Rawl-shaming us with his m20's.
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I was being modest...... because I bought the drill bits for the M20's (the wood was fine, the steel and masonry ones made me weep at their price)...

M32's though, I just hired that shyte, I wasn't gonna buy the requisites for them.... and yes, using them was monumental overkill but its supporting a part of my roof so better safe than sorry.
 
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xrapidx said:
Anyone know how well booster pumps handle sand?

I'm considering this one: https://ecodepot.co.za/collections/...with-pressure-control-switch-0-6kw-220v-0-8hp

BUT - worried about the sand that ends up in the tank from the wellpoint. ( have one of those disk filters, but it doesnt work all that well)
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How much sand do you have in your tank?

The booster pump will not be too affected by free sediment, but if its just trying to pump layers of sand it won't do too well. Ideally you should install better filtration between your well point and tank.
 
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ElixirCoder said:
How much sand do you have in your tank?

The booster pump will not be too affected by free sediment, but if its just trying to pump layers of sand it won't do too well. Ideally you should install better filtration between your well point and tank.
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Probably a cup or two of sand in the 2500L I pumped out - I do have a disk filter, but will probably need something better long term.
 
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xrapidx said:
Probably a cup or two of sand in the 2500L I pumped out - I do have a disk filter, but will probably need something better long term.
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Drill 2nd drain hole futher up from bottom of tank , plumb tank input to that .
 
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That's a band aid solution and doesn't solve the problem of sand getting into the tank in the first place.
 
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chickenbeef said:
That's a band aid solution and doesn't solve the problem of sand getting into the tank in the first place.
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Any idea as to a decent sand removal filter? The water is used purely for the garden, and has been tested as clean (even drinkable) - I dont want to spend a ton on filteration for something that waters plants/grass
 
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xrapidx said:
Any idea as to a decent sand removal filter? The water is used purely for the garden, and has been tested as clean (even drinkable) - I dont want to spend a ton on filteration for something that waters plants/grass
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A decent disk filter should do the job adequately.
 
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guys if you really want i can do a bill gates on your projects,voice activation etc and fully automated stuff.
The more complicated the better...i love a challenge
 
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dablakmark8 said:
guys if you really want i can do a bill gates on your projects,voice activation etc and fully automated stuff.
The more complicated the better...i love a challenge
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Okay, please voice activate the breaking up of my existing concrete pavers and pouring a concrete slab in its place.. must be polished with a nice to pattern Impressed..
 
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dablakmark8 said:
guys if you really want i can do a bill gates on your projects,voice activation etc and fully automated stuff.
The more complicated the better...i love a challenge
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I'd like some bill gates painting. Really not looking forward to it next weekend
 
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ElixirCoder said:
A decent disk filter should do the job adequately.
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Got one... Not working 100%. My dad recommend a specific brand, going to see if I can get hold of it.

The stuff coming through is really fine. Tempted to jump in the tank and get clean it up after I install a filter, but worried I end up with a Darwin award.
 
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Any one know where I can find a pipe stop end?

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xrapidx said:
Any one know where I can find a pipe stop end?

Builders Compression Stop End (15mm)

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I haven't seen for myself, but apparently the big hardware guys are open again, though you will likely have to sign a form saying it is for essential use.
 
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Steamy Tom said:
I haven't seen for myself, but apparently the big hardware guys are open again, though you will likely have to sign a form saying it is for essential use.
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I'll have a look, but I think only tradesmen can shop?
 
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