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Yikes! I wasn't even thinking about the lake. ...

Yikes! I wasn't even thinking about the lake. How could the lake get contaminated if the leach field is working properly? Will the extra water through the system harm the leach field or any other...
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Question Is Groundwater seepage bad?

I have a cabin with a small septic system. It has a 1000 gal tank and a separate pump tank that pumps it uphill (away from the lake) to the leachfield. Lately I've noticed the pump kicking in even...
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Mouse-proof cabinets?

I'm putting kitchen cabinets in my cabin and I'd like to have at least one cabinet that is mouse proof. I thought about wrapping the sides and back and top of a base cabinet with 1/4" hardware cloth...
03-29-11, 07:53 AM
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I want shorter windows in the same opening.

I have a cabin with big double hung windows that are too close to the floor to allow me to put in standard kitchen base cabinets. They are single pane wooden windows with cheap looking aluminum jam...
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That's what I thought too. But a couple of years...

That's what I thought too. But a couple of years ago I put an extension on the roof vent to keep it above the deep snow and also put an 180 degree elbow at the top so snow wouldn't go down the pipe....
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Thanks for the link. The "yard faucet" looks...

Thanks for the link. The "yard faucet" looks like an old fashioned well pump. Are you suggesting that I could clear any water that remains in the pipes below grade with one of these yard faucets?
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Why is the water level suddenly low in my toilet?

It seems like it does this sometimes in the winter months. I mostly notice it after doing laundry in the basement. It's like the water is getting sucked out of the toilet when the washer drains. ...
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How can I stop septic smell in back yard?

I think the smell is wafting down from the roof vent. Is this normal or is there something I can do to fix it?
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Thanks Brickyard, but how would the supply lines...

Thanks Brickyard, but how would the supply lines drain below grade? Here in Vermont the frost line goes down four feet.
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Currently I just have a pump with a pressure tank...

Currently I just have a pump with a pressure tank in the kitchen that pumps water out of the lake. But I'm planning to drill a well so the well supply line will come under the cabin below the frost...
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Building a frost-free plumbing pit under my cabin

I want to dig a small insulated "room" under my cabin and I'm not sure how to do it.

The purpose is to get down below the frost line where my water well supply line comes in so I can drain the...
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Yeah, that might be a bit extravagant for my...

Yeah, that might be a bit extravagant for my tastes. I don't have phone service or television at the cabin and I like it that way. Getting a cell signal is a challenge too so I have an excuse for...
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Thanks Tolyn and Pilot, I think you are on to...

Thanks Tolyn and Pilot, I think you are on to something here. I especially like the idea of being able to drain the water line all the way down to the frost line. Ultimately I'd rather not heat...
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The underground "well room" is an interesting...

The underground "well room" is an interesting idea. It would keep the tank out of the way in the cabin as well. The logical place for my well supply line to come up from the ground would be at the...
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The cabin is in northern Vermont. I don't expect...

The cabin is in northern Vermont. I don't expect it to get above 40 degrees until April. So the thermostat on the heat tape seems a bit useless. It would still be constantly on.

There has to be...
Forum: Water Heaters
12-24-10, 07:14 AM
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Posted By vtbear

Ok, thanks Chandler. Can anyone provide...

Ok, thanks Chandler.

Can anyone provide feedback (good or bad) about their experience with on-demand water heaters?

How about draining it to keep it from freezing. Is that an issue?
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Yes, I have power. Would I need to keep the heat...

Yes, I have power. Would I need to keep the heat tape plugged in all the time I'm not there to keep it from freezing? Sounds like a fire hazard.:confused:
Forum: Water Heaters
12-23-10, 04:19 PM
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Posted By vtbear

Really? I was thinking tankless at first too,...

Really? I was thinking tankless at first too, mainly because they take up a lot less space. But when I looked up reviews for tankless water heaters on-line they seemed to get a bad rap. Very...
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Question Considering installing well at cabin - Could I use it in winter?

I have a cabin in northern Vermont that pumps water from the lake in the summer. But I'd like to drink the water without boiling it and have running water during winter visits, so I'm considering...
Forum: Water Heaters
12-23-10, 07:26 AM
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Posted By vtbear

Question Which water heater for my cabin?

I have a cabin in northern Vermont with a propane 40gal HW heater. It seems a shame to keep it hot all the time when I'm only using it on weekends now and then. Is there an easy way to turn it...
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