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I would look into a water softener system. I'm from the valley and my family had a reverse osmosis with UV. I believe they didn't opt for the sediment filter but I cant remember exactly. All I know is that the water is crisp and tasty ... from the garden hose or not.

-J

 

I've actually got a Halo 5 whole house water filtration system, Aquasure 48k grain softener, additional charcoal and sediment wall filters and an Aquasure R.O. system in the kitchen. It helps a ton.

https://aquasureusa.com/

I was referring to the plumbing fixtures not attached to or in line with that system like outside hose bibs, the water meter in the front yard and the pressure regulator on the side of the house. (Except the one hose bib in the backyard that the builders managed to plumb inline with the house water, so it's always softened. Can't use that on the plants. )

I've spent enough that I've consulted with an attorney about a class action lawsuit against the city water dept. The attorney mentioned I wasn't the first to raise the issue, but it would be very difficult to get a judge to go along with it and would be very expensive. I've also mentioned it to the city who said they're not responsible. Best part is the ridiculous amount of extra taxes and bs fees they charge to damage your house with caustic water.

Side note about the UV light. I've got a Lennox PureAir whole house air purification system with a Merv 100 filter and UV lamp. It makes a huge difference for allergies and reducing illnesses.

https://www.lennox.com/products/indoor-air-quality/air-purification/pureair

 

Replaced my garage door seal today. It’s been a few weeks straight of rain here in SoCal and I’m tired of sweeping out the water from my garage twice a day. Fingers crossed it seals, should know overnight.

 

That sounds more like a slope problem, unless it’s blowing rain. Or I may be misunderstanding.

 

does your driveway slope toward your garage ?

 

Little bit of column A little bit of column B.



The driveway is sloped towards the center and down towards the camera. The problem is the ~6” (that’s what she said) of slab that is still mine that extends past the garage door to where it meets the common slab. While the eaves do extend past that point, the problem we’ve had the last few weeks is sideways rain that’s hitting my door and running down to where it’s sloped back towards the interior.

 

How are the seals/flashing on the sides and top? That could be contributing to your lakefront property too.

 

Top and sides are good & dry…it’s only about 24” on the edge that are letting water past. It’s been about 4 hours of rain now and I just checked…. Still have water intrusion. I guess the next step is to get one of those “berms” that you epoxy in place as a sort of sill

$28 Universal Garage Door Bottom Threshold Seal Strip,Weatherproof Rubber DIY Weather Stripping Replacement, Not Include Sealant/Adhesive (10Ft, Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RWS3NX4

 

It's worth a try. Maybe the concrete isn't level or is sunken in a bit. On the plus side I'll bet the lakes will be full in CA this summer with all the rain and snow.

 

I need something like that. My garage is a converted carport and one end gets a little water in it as the concrete is sloped.

It also made for some interesting cuts for all the lumber

 

can you use a grinder and cup wheel to create a slope outward on the portion of your slab that protrudes beyond the door ?

 

Better follow OSHA's guidelines.

 

Since it buts up level to the shared slab that would mean either:

• It slopes down but creates a step up to the shared slab
• I also grind the shared slab

Either of this are a no-go and frankly too much work for what is not my forever home. With any luck my $60 dam & liquid nails will stop the water intrusion from what is sure to be a once a decade storm.

 

Anyone replace an anode rod in a BradfordWhite WH? (model mi5036fsx with HydroJet)

I ordered this:

Water Connection, Aluminum Zinc Anode Rod for Bradford White Water Heater, Get Rid of Rotten Egg Smell in Hot Water, Outlet Head 3/4" NPT Threads x 3" Nipple x 50" Long, Easy to install in Small Areas

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LTAUC3O?ie=UTF8

I hope I don't need the 5" Nipple!

 

Not yet.

I'm sure I'm way past due...

 

Had another snow day , managed to actually assemble this contraption fully at last

 

I've been doing a multiple year experiment with my anode rod. I went with magnesium because aluminum doesn't stand up and creates a jelly like substance in the tank. Below is my latest post on the subject.

 

I've thought about getting one of these for my garage, but realized it's also a dam to keep water IN your garage. Such as pulling a vehicle in when it's been raining or snowing, or if you have a water leak (split foyer house).

 

lol, like the houses with the little saucer pans under the 60-80 gallon hw heaters. Gotta plumb that so it floods outside not into the garage or go tankless.