Finishing 100 yr old basement with minor hydrostatic water issues
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Comments (10)I've kept aquariums for decades and I just use distilled water for topping up tanks. It doesn't add any minerals like tap water would. I'm not a huge believer in water changes because I keep a very uncrowded tank -- I rarely (maybe 2-3 times a year) replace 10-20% of the water (mostly because so many people say I should rather than because I see any real need for it) and my fish and plants are always strong and healthy. I use a standard hang-on-the-back filter with the usual pad/sack containing charcoal, but I've found that the type of charcoal makes all the difference in the world. I saw a dramatic change in my water's appearance when I switched to Kent Marine Reef Carbon (made for saltwater tanks, which have fantastically more critical water quality standards than freshwater tanks.) The water was clear before, I thought -- now it's like looking into a polished crystal. This kind of carbon is pricey compared to ordinary "activated carbon" but it's well worth the extra $$, I think. The fish were happy before, but now I'm happy too!...See Moretractors with hydrostatic transmission
Comments (39)Hello Marco, I hope your project is coming along well. I have had two Wheel Horse tractors with Sundstrand transaxels. The first was 14 years old when I got it. My Current tractor is a Wheel Horse Charger made in 1969. Both are 100% reliable. These tractors use a single forward/reverse lever control located just to the right of the steering wheel. No "cruise control" is required as the lever will stay where you put it. The tractor can be stopped by returning the lever to the middle position. There is a foot pedal that can do this. I find this very handy. The foot pedal on these tractors is on the left, Familar to me since I grew up driving a WH suburban manual with the combined clutch/brake on the left. But probably this should be on the right for optimal ergonomics. I agree with others who say that hydro is the way to go 100%. When mowing not only is it good when you need to back up or manuver, it is also very good for when you hit a thick patch of grass or have to slow down to negotiate a slope. I also use a dozer balde/snow plow and having the ability to go from forward to reverse to forward is really nice. The only real disadvantages I am aware of is the fact that hydros use more gas, and cost more. So, if you can improve the efficiency that would be good. Or maybe reduce complexity or weight. The other thing I like with the Sundstrand is they have ports for other hydraulic attachements. I wish the were brought out to some sort of common fitting (or quick fit) so that adding accessories would be a matter of modular connections versus having to remove plugs, add shimes, etc to use this feature....See MoreBasement Insulation / Water
Comments (8)1) Looks don't count. So cobble together what you can in those hard to reach spots and seal with polyurethane spray foam such as Great Stuff. 2) You are referring to adfreezing, that is the condition of soil freezing to the exterior of the foundation wall and then exerting upward pressure on the wall, leading to heaving and damage. The risk of adfreezing increases the more the foundation is insulated, which prevents heat from keeping moisture in the surrounding soil from freezing. The solution is not to stop insulating, but to: 1) use granular material as backfill, or 2) provide a slippery material on the exterior of the foundation, such as a bubble plastic membrane. (I even use it on the interior of attached garage foundations.) or 3) use a horizontal insulation to keep the soil from freezing. (See link, which recognized this problem more than 40 years ago, for further details.)...See MoreStarting from dirt- literally! A basement bath DIY Adventure
Comments (157)I did see this! And yes, I still LOVE it five years later. We still haven't begun the 2nd-floor bathroom, aka the 1925 Hall Bath/Faux Master which is our only bathroom on the bedroom level with a clawfoot tub & a shower ring. So the Starting From Dirt Basement Bathroom is still my favorite place to shower. So here's how to do the Starting From Dirt Basement Bath set up: Hansgrohe Ibox rough in Shower & tub fixtures - Hansgrohe Rain S Showerhead & hand shower S Thermostatic Trim with Volume Control and Diverter (tub to shower) Kohler HydroRail Shower Column and Diverter (showerhead to hand shower) Metris S tub filler The Tub Filler & Hydrorail are tied together at the Ibox by the diverter on the shower trim, the two showerheads switch between each other on the Hydorail. Run it all by your plumber - I don't know if all these parts (especially the hydrorail) are still available! Good luck! Also, here's a link to Part 2 of the Adventure: https://tinyurl.com/ydntvkzc...See Moreworthy
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