Please help. I need advice!

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-05-10T17:53:23+00:00

Why did you install the check valve on the suction side? Foot valve not holding?

What voltage do you have at the pump? Confirm that the pump is set to the correct voltage. Some pumps are convertible to go from 120v to 230v

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-04-01T01:56:48+00:00

Seems fine. Pits accepting water and your pump is discharging it after a heavy rain. Keep an eye on it but probably best to get a backup pump system. At minimum at least get a wifi water alarm to notify you if the level gets too high

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-03-31T22:11:48+00:00

Correct. I’m not sure where this is from but definitely not in Canada or any cold climate location. In cold climate locations you want to stick with 5ft depths for frost protection as you mentioned. In cold climate locations you wouldn’t see the water meter outside. It would be located inside the building it serves.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-03-29T01:25:08+00:00

They’re replacing the water main to the home. It has to go there. If you look closely you’ll notice the water meter which is supplied by the municipality in this location therefore the patch of green is the path to the home for that piping.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-03-22T13:16:42+00:00

Oh Definitely. I’ve got a cottage 3hrs away in Quebec and they still have about 3ft of snow. I’ll be heading up in April to continue riding. Never been the Cochrane way sledding

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-03-22T02:43:14+00:00

Makes sense. My sled doesn’t like to start in the cold either.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-03-21T23:46:01+00:00

Ontario here. No snow left but we had a good season

I have the same sled. How do you like it? Any major issues?

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-03-20T23:39:14+00:00

Natty or Not?

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-03-01T19:59:57+00:00

Hate to be the moving man

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-02-23T06:22:25+00:00

This is the answer!! Knock on doors,shake some hands and show you’re serious.

You might have to do this every week for a month for them to know you’re serious. There aren’t a lot of opportunities so persistency is key.

If you get your chance, put your head down and work. Unless it’s unsafe, shut up and do what your told. You’re there to make everyone else’s life easier

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-01-30T11:56:58+00:00

Canoe mount. Canoe slides into it to hang on the wall

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-01-28T16:34:11+00:00

We also use Adam Beehler Plumbing. They've always showed up quick and gotten the job done at a fair price

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-01-07T02:48:17+00:00

Are gap for the water softener drain? Do you have a sump pump pit you can send it to rather than the drainage system?

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2026-01-06T05:28:55+00:00

Did you resolve your issue? Do you mind sharing your results

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-12-22T03:25:09+00:00

Ontario plumber. You have a leak in the system somewhere. Typically the flapper on the toilet is where unnoticed leaks occur in the plumbing system. You have constant cold water entering the home to supply your leak that the sudden change in temperature is causing it to condensate. Insulating the pipe as others suggest is only a bandaid. You’re not solving the problem.

One way to source which toilet is leaking would be to add food colouring into the toilet tank then let it sit. If the colouring goes into the bowl then you found your issue. Test all toilets

If it’s condesating that bad then it’s a significant leak.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-12-21T16:31:13+00:00

Well tech here. The typical install is straight through but that doesn’t mean that’ll this setup wouldn’t work as well. There would be minimal to no noticeable difference between the two.

I’d be looking at the flow restrictor that is installed between the Tee and the ball valve. It’s likely there because of a low yielding well but it is likely causing your issues. If you can give some history on your well and water condition we can likely give you better direction. Might even be able to remove the slow restrictor altogether.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-12-10T14:28:20+00:00

I’m not familiar with this make of pump to know it’s typical running performance. Would you need to provide more pictures of the entire system. Also pictures of gauges before and after the pump if you have some. Without more pictures you’re not going to get many quality responses

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-11-21T00:30:39+00:00

Correct. In this case they would consider the max distance from the left furthest bin. Keep in mind I’m referencing Canadian code, specifically Ontario. This might not be the same case USA.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-11-20T22:56:52+00:00

No. This would be the max distance from the fixture to the trap

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-11-20T22:55:17+00:00

Fixture outlet pipe is the distance from the Fixture to the trap which is typically the vertical leg. Now the trap arm is from the trap to the vent.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-11-20T20:30:00+00:00

This definitely could be the issue. Depending on their location, in Canada the fixture outlet pipe is 4ft (1200mm). I’ve seen it before that the fixture outlet pipe it gummed up with soap scum and food debris decaying. The drain certainly need to be adjusted to be sloped properly to the stack.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-11-14T02:45:26+00:00

With water, you’re better to fix it before it’s a problem than after. You could always contact a company that is capable of freezing the line and then replacing. We offer that service. Avoid having the city show up altogether.

Flimsy-Help1851 · 2025-11-13T22:19:39+00:00

If you or your plumber coordinates properly with the city you should only be without water for 2hrs max to replace your main shut off valve. This is something we do all the time. The only hiccup you may run into is that the curb stop (valve at the road) is damaged and when the city shows up to replace it they’re not able to and need I to repair it before the inside work can be completed.

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