Plumbing is not my profession. I have little to no knowledge of plumbing except what I have read online, in books, conversations with others who have experience, and the trial and error approach. Seven years ago, I made a mistake when installing my pressure tank, and we lived with that mistake until it failed completely. … Continue reading Fixing a 7 Year Mistake
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Cistern Pump Quick Change
When the pump failed, I knew I had to change it before I left for work. If I left the house before changing the cistern pump, my family would be without water for the day. Unless they hand bucketed it from the cistern. This was an early morning emergency that turned out well considering. Behind … Continue reading Cistern Pump Quick Change
Solving Cistern Pump Vibrations
For those who have visited my home, you can attest to the wall rattling, cistern pump that kicks on each time to return the house to the correct water pressure. My wife and I elected to place the pressure tank in the utility room to prevent possible freezing of the home's water pipes in the … Continue reading Solving Cistern Pump Vibrations
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