tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post6352720430204142778..comments2007-08-23T22:59:33.822-04:00Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11636260045189046146noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-75108210304514136642007-08-23T22:59:00.000-04:002007-08-23T22:59:00.000-04:00Sheesh... That sux...<BR/><BR/>What if you installed a smallish catch-basin into this duct work that's filling and installed a small sump-pump with a line leading outside. Then if it ever happened again, the water would collect in the basin, and the pump would, - well.. - pump it out. Sounds good from where I'm standing... ;) <BR/>Ennyhow, - just an idea.<BR/>Good luck!Viktorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06477300033792328732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-10118397397435529592007-08-23T17:09:00.000-04:002007-08-23T17:09:00.000-04:00After about six pumping sessions (that sounds dirty now, doesn't it?) the water is mostly gone from the pipes. They still need to be cleaned and dried but running the AC should help. I thing that one source of the water was out side yard, which I recently noticed was slightly higher that our floor. The huge amounts of water must have built up along the side wall of the house and found some small crack in the pipe. I don;t think this will happen often but I will need to keep my eyes on this and consider some kind of drainage system for freakish weather like this.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11636260045189046146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-88055873215496747342007-08-23T13:45:00.000-04:002007-08-23T13:45:00.000-04:00It appears you need more Yang and less Yin. Have you tried doing something very manly? Or maybe something with fire?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-68847487247311040012007-08-23T09:29:00.000-04:002007-08-23T09:29:00.000-04:00Good God, man... that sucks ass. - JackalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-76827546552802839462007-08-21T23:47:00.000-04:002007-08-21T23:47:00.000-04:00Ah, I'm feeling your pain Steve! I just finished spending over $10,000 to get my hardwoods refinished, replace all the windows and doors, build a closet, paint the house, etc. Just to find out the closet I built redirected the air flow of an air conditioning duct that made the air go out on the floor and have water condense. Now the hardwoods that are over 100 years old are dark, discolored, and warping. I will probably have to get that room re-done. Had to drop another $200 on a de-humidifier and have to have it run for 3-4 weeks until we can even know how permanent the damage is. Then pay to re-route the air ducts, check for repairs in the duct work, and insulate under the house, ARGH! It is times like this I fantasize about a nice little fairly modern, condo with no yard and a maintenance crew to take care of the shit.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you and sending patience and good house vibes your way :-)<BR/><BR/>Hang in there.Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13596610232175439161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-53191086933846232852007-08-21T23:12:00.000-04:002007-08-21T23:12:00.000-04:00Alas, there are no plans that we know of with the city. Out here, you can basically just build stuff. All we have are pics of the house during construction. <BR/><BR/>The water level is lower, but not completely gone. I'll keep using the pump till the water is gone. Then maybe call in a basement specialist.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11636260045189046146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-78846288315388172802007-08-21T22:17:00.000-04:002007-08-21T22:17:00.000-04:00Great suggestion Patrick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-72367179264010274342007-08-21T20:51:00.000-04:002007-08-21T20:51:00.000-04:00Have you tried the county building department to see the permits/plans for the house construction? There may not be much there, but you never know. Maybe an inspector raised questions and there's a paper trail.Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006450.post-12182323697471615502007-08-21T12:30:00.000-04:002007-08-21T12:30:00.000-04:00Craptastic - this seriously sucks. I hope that it has not damaged any of your walls & decor. Let me know if you need a hand this weekend.Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14493290377347034452noreply@blogger.com