Messy water change [Archive]

Dogvet06

10-22-2012, 11:39 PM

Am i the only one who floods my house every night during a wc? I think maybe 3 nights of the past 2 weeks i didnt. Its either over flowing a tank, barrel, hose falling out while filling, hose linked together with leak, over flow box pump not turned off, hose in tub falls on floor..and it keeps going. I hope one day i will get this system down without a mess!

Eddie

10-22-2012, 11:49 PM

Second Hand Pat

10-22-2012, 11:57 PM

I hope neither of you have hard wood floors. :)

Wes

10-23-2012, 12:05 AM

Multiple-tanks, hoses, filters and storage barrels.------------------------------- A wet dry vac, towels, fans and squeegee

You can't have the left 4 without the right 4.

Second Hand Pat

10-23-2012, 12:07 AM

Multiple-tanks, hoses, filters and storage barrels.------------------------------- A wet dry vac, towels, fans and squeegee

You can't have the left 4 without the right 4.

Wes, sounds like you have lots of experience.

Eddie

10-23-2012, 12:09 AM

I hope neither of you have hard wood floors. :)

lol, nope! Tiled floors.

Multiple-tanks, hoses, filters and storage barrels.------------------------------- A wet dry vac, towels, fans and squeegee

You can't have the left 4 without the right 4.

I have a towel and a mop. LOL

joanstone

10-23-2012, 12:19 AM

I'm glad I'm not alone (sorry). I hate that uh oh feeling when I realize I've done it yet again-number of times too numerous to count.

damba

10-23-2012, 02:47 AM

Always my other half goes nuts. Luckily in the new house we are building an external fish house. He says I can flood to my hearts content..
Tom

I live in Eastbourne - the sunniest place in Britain. That isn't really saying much...
Coffee please - black and strong in pint mugs, for best results at least 6 a day.

Trier20

10-23-2012, 03:57 AM

Lol you need to come spend a week with me. It's a three or four time a week deal. Lol I have ended up having to sit by the aging barrel when refilling to stop that problem lol

Tommy Saville

10-23-2012, 06:15 AM

Luckily, my darling wife makes sure I don't forget that I'm filling a tank or a storage barrel. There's a lot of "Are you watching that water??". Why? Because a few weeks ago I did forget (while I was at the computer, writing one of my many questions to SD !!). Carpets really soak up water don't they......

DiscusLoverJeff

10-23-2012, 06:25 AM

Ahh, the never ending saga of the dreadful water change incident.

I now make sure to clip hoses on the barrels when filling. Same thing when filling tanks. One flooded hardwood floor was enough.

Dogvet06

10-23-2012, 06:59 AM

I have hardwood... Glad im not alone

Wes

10-23-2012, 07:25 AM

Wes, sounds like you have lots of experience.
Pat, my wife thinks it only happened 3 times. The truth it happens about 3 times a month, for many years. Multitasking and water changes, will I ever learn.

PaulD

10-23-2012, 07:48 AM

I have to drill a overflow on the aging barrel ......to the washer drain. Can't remember how many time flooding the house lol

shoveltrash

10-23-2012, 08:07 AM

There's a lot of "Are you watching that water??". Why? Because a few weeks ago I did forget (while I was at the computer, writing one of my many questions to SD !!). omg, this is ME :laugh:
I have flooded the WC barrel multiple times.....on our nice hardwood dining room floor :(. I get a LOT of grief over it.

hose clamps: I went to Lowe's to get one, brought it home, and it just doesn't work right. don't think I got the right thing?
it slips right off the hose. can anyone steer me towards a good clamp to use, to prevent the old "hose falling out & spraying all over the floor" event?
thanks for posting this Jaime!
see, you are NOT alone :D

Wes

10-23-2012, 08:16 AM

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n622/xeriod/imagesCATFXBUA.jpg
:p we're all in the same boat:p Do I need another mop?

dpete9

10-23-2012, 08:32 AM

I have all mine in the basement. My better half wanted me to move them on the main floor where we "could enjoy them better" after the 2nd water spill he changed his mind then it was "keep them in the basment!"

korbi_doc

10-23-2012, 08:43 AM

Ahh a topic I can relate to...in NJ, watered my LR carpet more times than I can remember...lol...when I moved to the boonies in Tn, the house being built had a carport, which to their horror (crazy yankee), I had enclosed, tiled the floor with a drain in middle...still happens, but now I have a boon to W/Cers.....the SCREAMER!!!...worth it's weight in gold!!! (ebay, lol) hang it 'bout 2" down into the 50g barrel....one night left to get something in the kitchen, sat down, (major mistake) talked to friend, she said, what's that noise? totally forgot the water running, but did hear the screamer, even with my hearing loss...saved a big mess, almost over the top, lol.......can use it in the tanks too, if nec, & it is, lol......

small investment for big assistant...... Dottie

shoveltrash

10-23-2012, 08:59 AM

but now I have a boon to W/Cers.....the SCREAMER!!!...worth it's weight in gold!!!
Dottie I did an Ebay search for "the screamer" & got some interesting results LOL.

Second Hand Pat

10-23-2012, 09:00 AM

Ok Dottie, so what is this screamer? I can see a run on those lol.
Pat

Larry Bugg

10-23-2012, 09:15 AM

Dogvet06

10-23-2012, 09:18 AM

well isnt that handy!

Poco

10-23-2012, 10:44 AM

hose clamps: I went to Lowe's to get one, brought it home, and it just doesn't work right. don't think I got the right thing?
it slips right off the hose. can anyone steer me towards a good clamp to use, to prevent the old "hose falling out & spraying all over the floor" event?

I got Irwin Quick Grips and it work pretty well for me. They come in various sizes.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1v/R-100082976/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=irwin+handi+clamp&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202845557#.UIasW8VX3iw

Second Hand Pat

10-23-2012, 10:50 AM

Don't you love when the yellow feet fall off?

Larry Bugg

10-23-2012, 10:53 AM

A piece of PVC with two 90 degree elbows and a connector is all you need. Then you simply hang the hose where ever you need it. You can get PVC connectors that go from PVC to a garden hose or connectors that slip directly on the tubing. I use both kinds. Why fool with grips..............hang it on your barrel or tank and go about your business. Doesn't stop the overflow though, lol. I use these for filling tanks and storage and used to use them for draining before I drilled the tanks.

Poco

10-23-2012, 10:53 AM

They only fell off couple of times.

The reason I like these is they dont pinch the hose as the regular clamp and pretty easy to put on and off.

DiscusLoverJeff

10-23-2012, 11:34 AM

Not sure if this is the same one but you can google water overflow alarm and find many different ones.

http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2/product/water-alarm-and-water-screamer-sump-pump-wire/stand-alone-alarms-and-whole-house-systems/1623/1623.aspx?source=GoogleBase&gclid=CKbD0_6bl7MCFQ45nAod7BEAdg

I actually invested $10.00 each for 3 floor alarms. I had one in my house sump pump area before. never went off, luckily. Then when I got deep into the water works barrels, tanks, etc, I figure to avoid a mishap, I put these floor alarms near my barrels and utility sink/RO area. Went off once scared the crap out of me, but it worked. It measures like 1/64 of an inch of water and a piercing alarm sound. Well worth the investment.

chipmunk636

10-23-2012, 11:39 AM

Do you guys run a permanent carpet or something in front of your tank to prevent that , i use 2-3 beach towel in front of the tank and one smaller to wipe my hand or instruments , and i still dump water everywhere almost everytime ... I have hardwood on one onf the floor an floating floor wood on the other , same sh*t different day lol.

Larry Bugg

10-23-2012, 12:15 PM

I can't post pictures at work but here is a good example. Cost under $10. Post 15.

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?90479-Probably-overthinking-it-but-hose-clips&highlight=pvc+drain

aalbina

10-23-2012, 01:34 PM

I made a simple device with PVC like Larry - pretty cheap. I use suction cups to keep it on the glass and above the water line because I don't want the tank water touching it and then siphoning back down to my storage barrel (which is in my basement). i dropped the depth lower into the tank for this picture because the tank frame was blocking the full view of the device. I don't normally fill it with the device that low. This version has a quick disconnect on it for storage but I've since replaced that with a brass fitting that I just screw a hose onto.

Adam

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Second Hand Pat

10-23-2012, 01:49 PM

You can also run your tubing through this

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=21430

or even better use this and drill a hole near the top to prevent a back syphon

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14680

Dogvet06

10-23-2012, 02:12 PM

i just chunked my overflow tube like that Pat...where were you last week when I threw it away LOL

Second Hand Pat

10-23-2012, 02:18 PM

i just chunked my overflow tube like that Pat...where were you last week when I threw it away LOL

I was here lol.

Dogvet06

10-23-2012, 02:19 PM

haha I know silly. I will make one out of left over PVC...my new project for the weekend ;)

Turkey

10-23-2012, 03:27 PM

Dear Lord, Im not alone!!! Sorry but after numerous water spills, 3 floods of half my bedroom with hard wood floors, hundreds of dollars spent on new quick fixes or new pumps and my wife giving me that look that says just one more big spill and IM OUT, Im feeling better at the end of this thread. I may even have her read this to see that its not just me!! Thanks for the ideas and Im ready to tackle another day of water changes.

shoveltrash

10-23-2012, 04:09 PM

I like this!!!!
Not sure if this is the same one but you can google water overflow alarm and find many different ones.
http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2/sc/shopexd.aspx?id=1623&PLC=1&GFM=41&referer=http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2/product/water-alarm-and-water-screamer-sump-pump-wire/stand-alone-alarms-and-whole-house-systems/1623/1623.aspx&source=GoogleBase&gclid=CKbD0_6bl7MCFQ45nAod7BEAdg&EOR=x&ESR=2&dir=shp2&b=sf5e&w=1440&h=693&f=N&tp=99999&frompg=99&topg=99&menupage=0
my only flooding issue is my ageing/aerating barrel inside, so this would be perfect :) (& only 9.95!)

Second Hand Pat

10-23-2012, 04:23 PM

I like this!!!!
http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2/sc/shopexd.aspx?id=1623&PLC=1&GFM=41&referer=http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2/product/water-alarm-and-water-screamer-sump-pump-wire/stand-alone-alarms-and-whole-house-systems/1623/1623.aspx&source=GoogleBase&gclid=CKbD0_6bl7MCFQ45nAod7BEAdg&EOR=x&ESR=2&dir=shp2&b=sf5e&w=1440&h=693&f=N&tp=99999&frompg=99&topg=99&menupage=0
my only flooding issue is my ageing/aerating barrel inside, so this would be perfect :) (& only 9.95!)

Trish, that is just the wire lol

shoveltrash

10-23-2012, 06:04 PM

I swear.....sometimes....if I had half a brain I'd be dangerous :crazy:
UNCLE!

Second Hand Pat

10-23-2012, 06:43 PM

I swear.....sometimes....if I had half a brain I'd be dangerous :crazy:
UNCLE!

You just need to read the description. You just got a little ahead of yourself ;)

Eddie

10-23-2012, 09:52 PM

What about one of these Jaimie?

http://www.krackeler.com/products/2417-Clamps/12069-Screw-Clamp-Compressor.htm

Also, I used to use these, very handy with the suction cups.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/customflo-over-wall-assembly

ZX10R

10-23-2012, 10:12 PM

I started using this in my water barrels and have not had a spill since

http://www.usplastic.com/mobile/item.aspx?itemid=23234&categoryid=569

fredfry

10-23-2012, 10:34 PM

Lol you need to come spend a week with me. It's a three or four time a week deal. Lol I have ended up having to sit by the aging barrel when refilling to stop that problem lol

I flooded once pretty good, now I always set the timer on the stove when filling tanks. I works for me.

Fred

Dogvet06

10-24-2012, 12:19 AM

I made my pvc arm...will try tomorrow so cement is sure to set. Got a few quick dissconnects and another hose... So far im flood free!

Eddie

10-24-2012, 12:31 AM

I made my pvc arm...will try tomorrow so cement is sure to set. Got a few quick dissconnects and another hose... So far im flood free!

Nice! As long as you don't overfill right? ;)

Dogvet06

10-24-2012, 12:36 AM

Yup lol watching closely tonight lol

Trier20

10-24-2012, 02:12 AM

Reading this thread as I'm sitting ear watching water go into my barrel :) not on my watch!

mmorris

10-24-2012, 09:26 AM

I hope one day i will get this system down without a mess!
Or you will learn to put the system where a mess doesn't matter! :)

korbi_doc

10-24-2012, 09:40 AM

Sorry, been away, here is a link to a similar one to mine....haven't had time to take pics...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEST-WATER-ALARM-FLOOD-SENSOR-LEAK-DETECTOR-OVERFLOW-/310298634511?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f3d690f

Ok Dottie, so what is this screamer? I can see a run on those lol.
Pat

Pat, I've had one for long time...this last one has been the best...sure has saved me many times...

Dottie I did an Ebay search for "the screamer" & got some interesting results LOL.

Gee Trish, now I'm afraid to follow suit for fear of what you found, lol....."flood alarm" brings it up, lol.....

BODYDUB

10-28-2012, 02:48 PM

I always have a incident when I'm in a rush or not paying attention......................

Trier20

11-11-2012, 03:34 AM

Well tonight I'm two for two over flowing tanks! Sitting here reading the forum then I hear the water. One tank left hopefully its not three for three! SMH lol!!!!!!'n