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Santiago
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2 questions: Pila filters and controlling sand
1. Tinaco and filter is about a year old, maybe has had about 3000 liters through it. What exactly does the filter filter (heh, Roger Roger, Roger)?
How long do they last?
2. The little screen filter that comes with the Shurflow pumps always gets crudded up with green sh*t - dawned on me that it's the only thing that
light is getting to. Also there is about 12" of clear hose on each side of the pump so I'm thinking go black hose and wrap a rag around the filter?
3. I'm getting tired of sweeping sand off the floor. A lot. You guys that live on the beach, how do you controll it?
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
3. I'm getting tired of sweeping sand off the floor. A lot. You guys that live on the beach, how do you controll it? |
Hire somebody else to do that. Arn't you retired?
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Build a wall around your place. Fill the space between the wall and your house with gravel, then place a tub of water at the edge so people have to
rinse off their feet before coming in.
I don't know. I think it's a loosing battle.
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Santiago
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I can't - I was way, way into mortgage-backed securities, geared 33 to 1. In some cases 33 to 1 ON TOP of 33 to 1. Never did know if that was 66 to
1 or 33 squared to 1. Doesn't much matter now. Looks like the gov'ment might buy them. No problemo, I've been practicing "Would you like fries with
that?"
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
I can't - I was way, way into mortgage-backed securities, geared 33 to 1. In some cases 33 to 1 ON TOP of 33 to 1. Never did know if that was 66 to
1 or 33 squared to 1. Doesn't much matter now. Looks like the gov'ment might buy them. No problemo, I've been practicing "Would you like fries with
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Focus Santiago! Your on BajaNomad! We're talking about water storage and pumps and sh*t.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Bob and Susan
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no that's "focus paluina"
i don't think hes talking about cleaning the house of sand...
or
is he
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
no that's "focus paluina"
i don't think hes talking about cleaning the house of sand...
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is he |
Ya, grudge #3 says he is tired of sweeping sand off of the floor...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
Build a wall around your place. Fill the space between the wall and your house with gravel, then place a tub of water at the edge so people have to
rinse off their feet before coming in.
I don't know. I think it's a loosing battle.
P<*)))>{ |
The only problem with the tub would be now it's wet sand to sweep up!
We just deal with it, and sweep it, carpets remnants inside and out of both front and back doors help, plus when the weather turns cold its less beach
time...
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Bob and Susan
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man...i must be missing EVERYTHING today...
i thought the "floor" was the bottom og the tank
all he needs is a "whole house" filter $25usa at home depot
maybe that would keep the sand off the floor too
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BajaWarrior
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Bob,Bob, your your displaying displaying double double posts posts..
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Bob and Susan
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that's your computer...
and...
it's after three...susans bar opened
man that drink was strong
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
1. Tinaco and filter is about a year old, maybe has had about 3000 liters through it. What exactly does the filter filter (heh, Roger Roger, Roger)?
How long do they last?
2. The little screen filter that comes with the Shurflow pumps always gets crudded up with green sh*t - dawned on me that it's the only thing that
light is getting to. Also there is about 12" of clear hose on each side of the pump so I'm thinking go black hose and wrap a rag around the filter?
3. I'm getting tired of sweeping sand off the floor. A lot. You guys that live on the beach, how do you controll it? |
I stopped using that little filter, its just too fine for well water...I'm using Shurflos also and they last usually about 5 years without a filter,
but always keep one extra on hand.
As far as the clear hoses, they're a good idea, that way you know when your water is on the warm side and needs some bleach. We pour it in the water
truck tank (about a cup per every 300 gallons) and it mixes well inside our tank. You should still mix a minimul amount even during the winter.
Don't run the water (pump) at your house within 10 minutes after delivery, it gives the sand a chance to settle to the bottom.
Get some really nice brooms for the last issure, you live at the beach! That isn't the worst of your problems is it?
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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we have a whole house filter (5 micron) for the pila water and add about a cup of bleach to each pila load (2500-3000 gallons) which will last us 4-6
weeks. The bleach is a new addition and it does WONDERS! The water smells better and feels better. So my hair is little blonder.... At this time
of year the water tends to be on the salty side. We change the filter every 3 months - and it's pretty yucky (not green, but lots of salt and
calcium) when it come out!
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
add about a cup of bleach to each pila load (2500-3000 gallons) |
One cup for 2500 gallons is so diluted I hardly think it would make a difference for anything. I'll rethink that if I see your hair falling out in
gobs at the fishfry tomorrow.
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Sooo....Let's see.......That would be equivlant to 20,000 drops for a pila with 2500 gallons. Is that more or less than an 8 oz. cup?
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I remember back in my laboratory days that something like 5 mg/L residual chlorine (parts per million equivalent) was considered an irritant in
drinking water so you can do the math...
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
I remember back in my laboratory days that something like 5 mg/L residual chlorine (parts per million equivalent) was considered an irritant in
drinking water so you can do the math... |
I have to go find my slide-rule and abacus.
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Don't laugh but I used a slide rule back in school and still have it!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
I remember back in my laboratory days that something like 5 mg/L residual chlorine (parts per million equivalent) was considered an irritant in
drinking water so you can do the math... |
actually, i can't!!!!
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You can do a rough calculation just assuming similar densities by using parts equivalent. In other words to target a residual chlorine level less than
5 ppm (1-2 would be best) we can use the following example:
10,000 gallon pila = 37, 850 liters divided by a million = 0.03785 liters
0.03785 liters = 38 mL = 38 cc Chlorine to achieve 1 ppm dosage in 10k gallons
76 cc would give you a theoretical dose of 2 ppm chlorine.
Some chlorine will be consumed by reaction but that is a good way to "ballpark it".
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