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[Chevy1]

Crap is two foot thick

 

[Chevy1]

Top layer is almost gone( top right) now on to the second layer

 

[WhatKnot]

Top layer is almost gone( top right) now on to the second layer View attachment 94377

Looks like that was built for the ages.

 

[Chevy1]

Looks like that was built for the ages.

This freaking guy built everything like this

 

[Chevy1]

Done
Now time for a cold beer and a hot shower

 

[longcast]

Agree

 

[cany]

Talking to the Boss hes on his way down to Tennessee

 

[Rick67]

Talking to the Boss hes on his way down to Tennessee

I miss Tennessee. Despise Maine.

 

[Chevy1]

I miss Tennessee. Despise Maine.

Why ?

 

[Rick67]

Why ?

The people. It’s just North Boston.

 

[longcast]

Hoping the weather clears and warms up a bit. Was hoping to get out to the shed and clean it out. New one coming in a couple weeks. Plus I have the boat at home right now ready to go, but would like better weather to get things done. Hopefully getting my trolling motor issue resolved this week.

Cold spring so far.

 

[Roccus7]

Same here. Shed still needs the Winter to Spring conversion, dock float not in yet, usually in by April 15, and boat sitting at the yard waiting for bottom painting. Definitely getting frustrated here.

Even the Admiral is frustrated, "When will the boat be in so I can look forward to quiet mornings around here because you're out fishing and not bothering me???"

 

[longcast]

Same here. Shed still needs the Winter to Spring conversion, dock float not in yet, usually in by April 15, and boat sitting at the yard waiting for bottom painting. Definitely getting frustrated here.

Even the Admiral is frustrated, "When will the boat be in so I can look forward to quiet mornings around here because you're out fishing and not bothering me???"

Agree I can post less factual stuff. lol.

 

[longcast]

Lu Lu Edge in Patchogue. Never seen so many bikes in that parking lot. Took over the bar today.

 

[longcast]

Next stop with the wife. Catch in Patchogue.

 

[Crabman]

Needed a better way to drain the water in my very tight to get in crawlspace. The existing crawlspace has a very rough concrete scratch coat. I live on the water and extreme high tides or a very heavy rain can get into the crawlspace. I do have an area that is pitched and a sump pump has been used to remove the water but it never got it out completely. It's right below the entrance into the space so it gave me some room to work. Over the last few days, I smashed a hole into the scratch coat with a lump hammer and chisel. Dug a hole and buried a bucket in the hole. I cemented the bucked in with a nice concave to help lead the water flow into the bucket. In the bucket I will be placing a sump pump with a mechanical float switch. I plumbed the pump with Pex and put a union near the pump to facilitate removal. I also plumbed in a large check valve although I do not believe it is necessary and it may be removed (opinions welcomed). A garden hose after the check valve will lead the water out. Future plan is to install a commercial dehumidifier which will empty into the sump. All my floor joists are insulated and covered in quality plastic. As a backup, I'm installing a high water alarm which will sound an alarm in my kitchen and also email me. It was an easy $19 add on to an existing alarm for my freezers. All in all, the old system was okay except for holding water and high humidity a bit longer than I liked. I believe this will work really well.

Not bad for an old dude. I'm very happy with the results. Now, the clean up.

 

[cany]

Will be trying this later In on a Bloody Mary kick lately
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If you like your Bloody Mary with a spicy kick I 100% recommend this I added a spoon of horse radish/ S&P & a bit of Titos to it and it was delecious My new go to Bloody Mary mix

 

[cany]

Needed a better way to drain the water in my very tight to get in crawlspace. The existing crawlspace has a very rough concrete scratch coat. I live on the water and extreme high tides or a very heavy rain can get into the crawlspace. I do have an area that is pitched and a sump pump has been used to remove the water but it never got it out completely. It's right below the entrance into the space so it gave me some room to work. Over the last few days, I smashed a hole into the scratch coat with a lump hammer and chisel. Dug a hole and buried a bucket in the hole. I cemented the bucked in with a nice concave to help lead the water flow into the bucket. In the bucket I will be placing a sump pump with a mechanical float switch. I plumbed the pump with Pex and put a union near the pump to facilitate removal. I also plumbed in a large check valve although I do not believe it is necessary and it may be removed (opinions welcomed). A garden hose after the check valve will lead the water out. Future plan is to install a commercial dehumidifier which will empty into the sump. All my floor joists are insulated and covered in quality plastic. As a backup, I'm installing a high water alarm which will sound an alarm in my kitchen and also email me. It was an easy $19 add on to an existing alarm for my freezers. All in all, the old system was okay except for holding water and high humidity a bit longer than I liked. I believe this will work really well.

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Not bad for an old dude. I'm very happy with the results. Now, the clean up.

My Parents house in N.Babylon has had issues with thee basement flooding for ever

 

[Chevy1]

Needed a better way to drain the water in my very tight to get in crawlspace. The existing crawlspace has a very rough concrete scratch coat. I live on the water and extreme high tides or a very heavy rain can get into the crawlspace. I do have an area that is pitched and a sump pump has been used to remove the water but it never got it out completely. It's right below the entrance into the space so it gave me some room to work. Over the last few days, I smashed a hole into the scratch coat with a lump hammer and chisel. Dug a hole and buried a bucket in the hole. I cemented the bucked in with a nice concave to help lead the water flow into the bucket. In the bucket I will be placing a sump pump with a mechanical float switch. I plumbed the pump with Pex and put a union near the pump to facilitate removal. I also plumbed in a large check valve although I do not believe it is necessary and it may be removed (opinions welcomed). A garden hose after the check valve will lead the water out. Future plan is to install a commercial dehumidifier which will empty into the sump. All my floor joists are insulated and covered in quality plastic. As a backup, I'm installing a high water alarm which will sound an alarm in my kitchen and also email me. It was an easy $19 add on to an existing alarm for my freezers. All in all, the old system was okay except for holding water and high humidity a bit longer than I liked. I believe this will work really well.

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Not bad for an old dude. I'm very happy with the results. Now, the clean up.

Nice work

 

[Crabman]

My Parents house in N.Babylon has had issues with thee basement flooding for ever

Down by me, we all have sump pumps. No matter how good your crawlspace is, water finds a way in. As you can see in the photo, just digging the bucket hole, I was in water. I had to put the rubble in the bucket to hold it down. I bailed some of the water and pour dry mix around the bucket. It really hardened up nicely.