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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
A long awaited chore completed
On vacation this week, which for me, means doing some chores around the homestead. I have been waiting a long time to replace the pressure tank in our water system. I had plans to couple 2 new tanks together to double the amount of draw down but because of limited space I ended up only putting in one tank. The new tank was a lot larger than the old tank and I had to remove the door and part of the framework to get it in the small building. I also had to remove the lower shelf that goes around the inside perimeter.
This new tank will draw down about 35 gallons before it kicks on the pump. If I could have gotten 2 tanks in it would have doubled that to 70 gallons. As it is, it is still better than the old tank which probably wasn't even half of that on its best day, which is long in the past. While the draw down helps to minimize the number of times the pump kicks on another important feature is the reserve water it stores for power outages. Later this year I would like to get a power disconnect installed on the power panel so that I can add a generator and recharge the tank as necessary during a power outage. The lack of water during a power outage is the most onerous part of having no power. Kerosene lights are tolerable and the food in the fridge will keep for several days and the freezer will keep its contents frozen for at least 4 days, even in the summer, if it isn't opened. I know, we've been there. But no water creates an immediate major inconvenience. Oh for gravity flow water!
The old tank, as you can see, is well past its prime. It was part of the water system when we bought this place over 25 years ago.
The phlox grows along the entrance to pressure tank building.
This new tank will draw down about 35 gallons before it kicks on the pump. If I could have gotten 2 tanks in it would have doubled that to 70 gallons. As it is, it is still better than the old tank which probably wasn't even half of that on its best day, which is long in the past. While the draw down helps to minimize the number of times the pump kicks on another important feature is the reserve water it stores for power outages. Later this year I would like to get a power disconnect installed on the power panel so that I can add a generator and recharge the tank as necessary during a power outage. The lack of water during a power outage is the most onerous part of having no power. Kerosene lights are tolerable and the food in the fridge will keep for several days and the freezer will keep its contents frozen for at least 4 days, even in the summer, if it isn't opened. I know, we've been there. But no water creates an immediate major inconvenience. Oh for gravity flow water!
The old tank, as you can see, is well past its prime. It was part of the water system when we bought this place over 25 years ago.
The phlox grows along the entrance to pressure tank building.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Spring Turkey
Mrs. Wags-End captured this photo through the laundry room window today.
and a few more...
and a few more...
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Evening Grosbeaks really morning birds
I don't know why they are called 'Evening' Grosbeaks, they were quite active this morning, early!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Pears in bloom
The pear tree is in full bloom. The apples are not long to follow.
The prunes are also blooming.
The prunes are also blooming.
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