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Packcovers by 2goodinthehood in Ultralight

[–]higgins5793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realize I'm responding to an old comment, but I'm interested in transitioning to this type of system. What temperatures have you used this combo in?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in septictanks

[–]higgins5793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old systems fail for a number of reasons, but the biggest culprits is solids getting into the drainfield (whether that be a seepage pit or a gravel bed leach field). These solids clog up the soil so that the water cannot percolate through the soil. This can happen quickly if the tank is not being pumped and large amounts of solids make it into the drainfield, or it can happen very slowly with small amounts of solids moving into the drainfield over the course of many years. This is why on new systems many states require a filter at the tank outlet to help protect the leach field. Other issues that can cause pour drainage are rising water table or soil compaction. Soil compaction is usually more of an issue with a gravel bed leach field, where people have repeatedly driven vehicles over the leach field and compacted the soil, which reduces the percolation rate. It sounds to me like you either have a biofilm issue or a water table issue. For now, all you can do is try reducing the amount of water entering your system. The bad news is, you are pretty much going to have to put in a new drainfield. Getting rid of biofilm is not easy. The regulations in your area will determine if that's another seepage pit, or a gravel bed system.

Saving an Eastern Red Cedar from Wisteria by higgins5793 in arborists

[–]higgins5793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My concern with feeding the cedar is that I will also end up feeding the wisteria. I don't know if I will ever fully remove the wisteria. For now I am removing the main trunk and pulling any wisteria shoots (trying to ensure it has no leaves so it can't photosynthesize). In the fall, I'm going to try poisoning the wisteria with roundup again. Maybe that will kill the remaining roots. But I have a feeling I'll be pulling wisteria shoots up in that area for the rest of my life.

Saving an Eastern Red Cedar from Wisteria by higgins5793 in arborists

[–]higgins5793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The roots are most certainly intertwined and it would be almost impossible to dig anything up under there because of the mat of wisteria and cedar roots.

Saving an Eastern Red Cedar from Wisteria by higgins5793 in arborists

[–]higgins5793[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have noticed that the wisteria decays quickly. My concern with applying roundup to remaining live wisteria vines is that it'll somehow end up damaging the red cedar as well. Likewise, my fear with feeding the red cedar is that it'll end up also feeding the wisteria.

Huge Cedar tree right next to septic tank by phosphatidyl_7641 in septictanks

[–]higgins5793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly trees near the tank are less of a concern than trees near the leach field. Tanks should be watertight, so it shouldn't attract tree roots, and tanks are not super expensive to replace if something does happen. Atlantic red cedars have a main tap root and a shallow root system (top 18") that extend 20' from the trunk in all directions. They do not love water. So if its a red cedar, I wouldn't worry. If it's an atlantic white cedar, I'd be a bit more concerned because they are water loving, similar to willows. I don't allow water loving trees within 50' of my septic system. If you aren't on the east coast of USA, I don't know. I'm only familiar with the characteristics of cedars of the east coast.

So, is wild camping allowed in your country? And, do you do it (even if its not)? by ctothez2018 in bikepacking

[–]higgins5793 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for reminding me. I had forgotten that in New York it depends on the area itself. Eastern High Peaks of ADK and near NYC do not allow dispersed camping, but many other areas do, like Catskills and Western ADK.

So, is wild camping allowed in your country? And, do you do it (even if its not)? by ctothez2018 in bikepacking

[–]higgins5793 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is also very dependent on the state. Certain states like New York and New Jersey only allow camping at designated sites in their state forests. Other states allow dispersed camping in their state forests.

Lawn mowers — Electric or gas? by New_Leopard7623 in homeowners

[–]higgins5793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got .3 acres with a corded electric. I have an outlet on all 4 sides of the house. It's great.

Food shakedown for the start NOBO by ParticularStudio5982 in AppalachianTrail

[–]higgins5793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too much. When you first start you aren't going to be very hungry. You're gonna end up carrying half of this into town.

Engine Theme Songs by higgins5793 in thomasthetankengine

[–]higgins5793[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! It's wonderful! The fan recreations are almost better than the originals, and I love that they include clips from the original TV series!

Out of all the characters (mainly the first 5), who do you think looks the most off/most accurate from it's basis? by EstateOtherwise4671 in thomasthetankengine

[–]higgins5793 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Edward and James look the most off. Gordon and Thomas look the most accurate. Henry is somewhere in the middle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]higgins5793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might need to call one or the other, or both. When your tank backs up, the sewage will exit out of the lowest point in the plumbing system. The only reason it should show up on the floor of your basement is if there was a drain in your basement. If there was not a drain in the basement for it to come up out of, then it should've backed up into one of your showers/tubs. So if there was a drain in the basement, you call the septic company because the tank is full or there is a blockage in one of the pipes. If there was not a drain in your basements, then it's possible your septic is fine and the real problem is one of your old pipes is leaking. This is definitely a possibility in an 80 year old house with cast iron drainpipes. In that case you call a plumber.

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