Home Improvement Today?

That is a good question about age. House was built in 1965, but not sure if the well is that old. I have a 2,000+ gallon cistern that is basically my back patio which a lot of houses this age on this road do. I can only assume the well was added later? I'm thinking early 70's? Either way. Talking to some folks were thinking because the well head is slightly below grade and with the rain we've had surface water/dirt is infiltrating and causing some of the excess sediment. This house prior to my new water softener install did not even have a filter. They were using the old water softener as a filter I recon. It did last 24-25 years and the resin was still OK, it was the valve assembly that finally shit the bed and caused water to go everywhere.

Going to figure out some better filter systems. For now I'll know to keep some filters in stock. There's a 1/4" female threads on the filter housing I could install another pressure gauge, but I plan on replacing the unit so not sure if it's worth it right now.

Also speaking of cistern, I happened to walk past and tap the pressure tank for that system. Hmm, that didn't ring like a bell like it normally does. Gently tried to rock the tank. Nope, water logged. Dammit... I seriously cannot win.

 

Sauna progress.

 

Wow that's cool. Are you doing this from plans, or is it totally DIY design and build? My wife wants one...

 

From scratch DIY. My original drawing.

It’s been a brain buster, our climate requires a more robust design. Never have I said, “I’m looking forward to winter” Ya, my wife is stoked.