Flood

Mik_101 · #1 12-09-2007, 01:46 AM

how much are shop vacs?

marie · #2 12-09-2007, 01:52 AM

Heres a real cheap one, I don't know how good it is

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true

hillbillyreefer · #3 12-09-2007, 01:56 AM

Figure out how long it takes to fill your bucket and set a timer on the stove, microwave or alarm clock. Not fool proof but it helps a lot. Put the buckets in the sink or tub while they fill, when they overflow down the drain it goes. Even with all my methods to avoid spills I still flood the house about one a month or so.

Johnny Reefer · #4 12-09-2007, 02:03 AM

Suggestions for what? Next time?
I use an alarm clock. Filling a 23g tote usually takes 5 to 6 1/2 hours with my RO/DI. I always calculate it first based on the gph of the last fill. Fill time depends on filter age and water temp...which affects psi.
So I set the clock for anywhere from 4 1/2 to 6 hours...whatever I've calculated. But the alarm is always set for well BEFORE the end time. If I need more time....say 1/2 hour....I'll advance the alarm 20 minutes. But near the end I am always hovering around the tote. Not one flood ....yet.
Long story short....for 15 minutes?.....stand there and watch it. I don't get why you would choose to go to sleep at that point

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Cheers,

Todd · #5 12-09-2007, 02:21 AM

I feel your pain. I left mine running on friday and ended up with about 20 gallons on my hardwood floor.

I am moving my RO unit right now to the laundry area, which is closer to the tank, but also has a large sink so I can put my jug right in the sink. Also spills are easier to clean up.