WHAT THA!?!?!

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Well I cleaned out my sump yesterday. This is actually the second time in several months. The HVAC and plumbing guys that worked on my kitchen were total slobs.

I covered the sump with a tarp but they managed to make a mess. Just after the kitchen renovation I found a PILE or rust from a galvanized chimney that was moved and removed that.

Yesterday I found this chunk of iron pipe from the plumber...

Anyhow. The galvanized stuff nearly crashed the tank but this has been in the sump since last September. Glad I was doing a major clean up.


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[Haddonisreef]

Wow

 

[Andrew_bram]

Sounds like any algae problem you could have had will go away

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[Dr.DiSilicate]

Sounds like any algae problem you could have had will go away

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Algae is gone... gfo took care of that in a couple days... plus new DI resin in the RODI. Not really sure it caused anything bad but definitely wasn’t good. Lol


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[flagg37]

Man, how’d they manage to get it in your sump?

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Man, how’d they manage to get it in your sump?

Not sure... they left a gigantic mess! They needed to break it to update the plumbing. I picked up huge chunks all over the place.


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[halmus]

I’m pretty sure those same morons are installing solar at my house right now. I’d guess their level of professionalism would be comparable.

 

[Cake_Boss]

Reminds me of the old Discount Tire commercials, if you don’t like something break it back...Should’ve tossed the chunks back


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[flagg37]

I’m pretty sure those same morons are installing solar at my house right now. I’d guess their level of professionalism would be comparable.

Any Tesla batteries to go with the solar?

 

[halmus]

No Tesla batts. I’m not convinced those would be cost effective with the few outages I experience. Better for me to invest in a quality generator.

Don’t want to derail the conversation from Mike.

Maybe we need to start a new thread: “Horrifying contractor experiences!” Just nominate your anonymous person/business for outstanding feats of idiocracy. We can all laugh at each other’s pain.

 

[flagg37]

No Tesla batts. I’m not convinced those would be cost effective with the few outages I experience. Better for me to invest in a quality generator.

Don’t want to derail the conversation from Mike.

Maybe we need to start a new thread: “Horrifying contractor experiences!” Just nominate your anonymous person/business for outstanding feats of idiocracy. We can all laugh at each other’s pain.

I am a contractor so I’ve got my own stories about “horrifying customer experiences!”

@Dr.DiSilicate, are you planning on doing any icp testing to see if there’s anything else in there?

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I am a contractor so I’ve got my own stories about “horrifying customer experiences!”

@Dr.DiSilicate, are you planning on doing any icp testing to see if there’s anything else in there?

Not planning to test the water. I figure I can do a 100% water change for less money than one of those tests... if I was having weird issues that I couldn’t explain I would definitely try an ICP rest. Since I found a potential issue before it became one... I don’t see a need to at this time.


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[JuanGutz]

Not planning to test the water. I figure I can do a 100% water change for less money than one of those tests... if I was having weird issues that I couldn’t explain I would definitely try an ICP rest. Since I found a potential issue before it became one... I don’t see a need to at this time.


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That sucker was good at hiding haha. Glad you found it!.... your tank looks amazing and it’s had rusted metal in it for awhile! I need those colors... mind if I borrow that piece of metal? :tearsofjoy:

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

That sucker was good at hiding haha. Glad you found it!.... your tank looks amazing and it’s had rusted metal in it for awhile! I need those colors... mind if I borrow that piece of metal? :tearsofjoy:

Haha, you can have it! I think the colors have more to do with consistency in alkalinity...



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[jda123]

Free GFO right? I am amazed at the blame that rust gets in a tank. I had this in my tank once with no issues at all.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Free GFO right? I am amazed at the blame that rust gets in a tank. I had this in my tank once with no issues at all.

No issues here as well. Just kinda freaked me out when I found it...


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[flagg37]

Free GFO right? I am amazed at the blame that rust gets in a tank. I had this in my tank once with no issues at all.

What? It could be leaching iron, magnesium, or who knows what else into the tank .... wait a minute, those are already in my tank.