What have I been drinking?

sahona · Post by **sahona** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:42 pm

In the process of re-doing the pressurised system to tidy it up and make it more accessable.
Some of the pipes were put in by me last year, and should be re-useable, however, I cleaned them anyway.

I was surprised and disturbed to see the black gunge emerge on the pull-through. (but we haven't been aware of any associated medical problems)
What do the rest of you put in the water to stop this - sodium bicarbonate?

Clyde_Wanderer · Post by **Clyde_Wanderer** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:43 pm

Me thinks you need a plumber Bill.

Havent had my water tank in long enough to get to that stage, besides I dont use the tank for drinking or cooking water, just use bottles.
What about Milton fluid?

sahona · Post by **sahona** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:01 pm

Testing the subframe:
1. Connect garden hose.
2. Stand back

Look - no fountains ! (have to admit this is not the first attempt...)

Now it's sitting in the garage using the 12v pump to pressurise, with a tiny fuse in the circuit so I can detect and pre-emptively repair the cause of "nocturnal pump burps". (the fuse will be blown if the pump attempts to start)
The other pump is for the deck hose.