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jimmyj: Thanks for the post. I'm wondering why you choose greensand over birm filter? Is there an advantage using greensand over birm? I read on google search that birm filter does not require...

GONO2: Did you get a solution to your iron water problem? I'm having similar problem with my well. My iron content is much higher than yours. 18ppm and the color of my well water looks like very...

Thanks for all the info. 2gpm should be plenty of water for us. We have 5000gal water storage capacity located at 20ft above the well then gravity feed down to the house approx. 100ft below....

Thanks Jim. I agree with you that it's nearly impossible to control the flow rate with the exact amount of solar panel. The pump already set by the well driller at 220ft. I don't know enough and...

Thanks Pooh Bear. The pump is Grundfos SQflex 11 SQF-2 Helical Rotor. The flow rate of the well is 2gpm according to well driller. I think it might be much higher because I can pump with full...

I have a grundfos sqflex solar pump installed in my well for a little over a year. It has worked well with occasional use powered by a portable generator. The well is 230' deep. The pump is set at...

I have 2x 2500gal green poly tanks. The reason I got 2 was because 2 2500 gals tanks are cheaper than 1 5000 gal tank and they are easier transport. The 2500gal tanks are stronger. The tank...

I plan to install a storage tank for a gravity feed water system. The well/pump/tank is over 1/4 mi away from the house. No power nearby. So, I'm thinking of installing a big tank (10,000gal) ...

Cargo container made of steel. The type used on oversea cargo ships. The dimension is 20' x 8' x 8'. The support is on the 4 corners. I need to tow it from Long Beach, CA (~300 miles away) so it...

Any ideas? Anyone done it? I need to figure out a way to unload a 20' metal storage container from a trailer. 4 miles of narrow dirt road... I'm unable to find a company willing to deliever. I...

speedbump: Are you saying by drilling 100' higher, the water level also 100' higher which requires a more powerful pump? The 2 locations are about 1500' apart. I was hoping the water level would...

Since most of you get your water from a well, I'm looking for advice from you. Have you ever wish your well is in a more convenient spot? I'm looking for comments and want to learn from your...

Hey jimbrown: Can you share the details on your solar pump system? Brand, model, controller setup, number of panels and etc. and where to buy all these stuff. I'm in the middle of deciding what...

Does anyone have experience or insight with the Harbor Freight 10-ton manual log splitter? It looks like a nice piece of exercise machine. I wonder if it's any good? I figure I would get some...

Took apart something might be the pressure relief thingy and dip it in WD40. Put it back in, now I'm getting the exact symption as described by PAT. If I squeeze the trigger and hold it, I can...

This is not mortgage related but the same applies to your real hard earned money....

Found this in the la times.

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So, can someone explain to me in simple terms any advantage to having a mortgage VS paying it off as fast as possible.
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Hey Pat, after reading the troubleshooting section of the manual, you are absolutely correct about the the pressure relief was stuck. The manual sugguest to clean it then bring to the nearest...

Thank you all for the suggestions. It's a 4-stroke honda 5.5hp engine. Here's an update... I have no idea what I did (took a few things apart then put them back together...) Now the engine runs...

Help! I got a Delta DTH2450 pressure washer with Honda 5.5HP engine from Sam's Club a few years ago. Only been use it a few times and still looks brand new. The last time I use it was a little...

I'm very sad today... I was out of town at the time. This is what I was told... The sheriffs came. ...then the coroner van. ...then they removed Harry's body from his home. Everyone was wearing...

Thank you for the advice Egon. I own a little lincoln handymig for many years and have welded a lot of stuff. Since it's a 110v light duty welder, I want to get a bigger one to take on the...

What type of welder is best for a novice welder wanting to building a trailer. I'm curious what welder (brand/model) do you use in this project? I want to get a welder. My 1st project will be...

They work very well serving the purpose and look great. But also very expensive! If money is no object then go for it. You are paying mostly for the great look. In my opinion, they are for city...

If I understand correctly, out here in the sierra foothills of california, there's no water table. It's all granite after 10ft or so below the surface. You get water by finding the cracks in the...