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Originally Posted by Eki
disregarding the freezing issue, if you create a little pump enclosure down at the water level and pump up instead of drawing up, many of the issues are diminished.
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This is probably what I'll do when I need to replace the present pump; however, I did have a ground-fault
in the lake that my dog discovered. (The ground stake had failed -- don't ask how, but it was replaced by an electrician).
I've been nervous about electricity around the water ever since.
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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR
"APR, I'd be very surprised if any part of your system froze now. Even with a few nights of sub freezing temps it would be hard for any damaging freezing to take place..."
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It already has, and got it shut down in less than a minute.
I was asked to a Winnipesaukee wedding in February -- eek! -- and I agreed.
These season-stretching efforts have turned out to be challenging/fun; but my family won't join me -- as yet.
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Originally Posted by Eki
I found no passive solution to freezing. There are heater tape solutions as well as heated pipe solutions.
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I'm wondering if I replaced the 1-inch intake water line with a 2-inch (above the water level), would my pump still draw OK?
Two-inch pipe would take longer to freeze and there would be more thermo-siphon circulation from the lake. (Like in those early English cars, and the Fiat Giardinetta).
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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR
"...and oh yah,when you write about other topics that are not "hot button" issues,like your pieces on natures wonders, I find your thoughts very interesting."
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What
is an APR, anyway?
What's a "hot button" issue?
