hotrodharley
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Not until somebody converts it to a grow area and starts some treasure. Ay feel me nuggets, matey!
How to Turn cistern into well insulated room.
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Not until somebody converts it to a grow area and starts some treasure. Ay feel me nuggets, matey!
chameleonchild
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Ok guys sump pump failed 
damn old equipment guess you get to see me drain it from the top which is actually good for the tutorial anyways Pictures of that coming soon im borrowing a pump from a friend. If your not so lucky go to a rental place and rent a trash pump then you can set it all the way at the bottom and it will suck up the soot to and save some work for you later. I can't wait to show you guys the inside work this parts kinda boring the inside is when the magic happens stay tuned!
damn old equipment guess you get to see me drain it from the top which is actually good for the tutorial anyways Pictures of that coming soon im borrowing a pump from a friend. If your not so lucky go to a rental place and rent a trash pump then you can set it all the way at the bottom and it will suck up the soot to and save some work for you later. I can't wait to show you guys the inside work this parts kinda boring the inside is when the magic happens stay tuned!
chameleonchild
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Still watching..
Thanks appreciate it, This isn't a small project so I expected some setbacks.
chameleonchild
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canacave lol
daggamonster
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the only cisterns ive ever seen are the ones on the toilet lol, but im subbed, i really wanna see how this turns out.
i was watching a property programme once where this house was for sale in spain that came with its own cave. needlesless to say the people didnt buy it, idiots. i thought it was just about the coolest house on the planet
i was watching a property programme once where this house was for sale in spain that came with its own cave. needlesless to say the people didnt buy it, idiots. i thought it was just about the coolest house on the planet
chameleonchild
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Ok guys heres pics. I fastened my pump to tow rope and board to hold it up you DO NOT WANT TO FULLY SUBMERGE the pump. just lower it until the float engages the pump. then lower it as needed to keep pumping. I also connected a firehose to the pvc part to bring the water out to my yard. and just keep going. any questions feel free i have 1.5 feet left of water to drain. Sump pumps pump about 100 gallons every 10 minutes. but cistern do hold a LOT of water!
chameleonchild
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Almost done just a little water left then pictures of how gross they are before clean up. Clean up is probably the worst part but have to do a good job mold is no good! protect your plants!
chameleonchild
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Just a quick note when you get to the bottom tie the float up so that the motor stays engaged even though there isnt enough water to raise it this will save some time doing the work by hand.
chameleonchild
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For the cleaning process you are going to need pressure washer (optional) Basement sealer. Kilz primer and regular white paint or any color paint you want if using mylar.
chameleonchild
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the only cisterns ive ever seen are the ones on the toilet lol, but im subbed, i really wanna see how this turns out.
i was watching a property programme once where this house was for sale in spain that came with its own cave. needlesless to say the people didnt buy it, idiots. i thought it was just about the coolest house on the planet
with a cave!!!! i want! And no this one was just used for water. outhouse ish i dont think i would be able to do I mean its possible but yuck!
chameleonchild
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concrete and im building a door in the basement to get in, dehumidifier is my best friend right now! thx for the question any more feel free to ask!
polyarcturus
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that sounds dirty!(no input on how to make a door cause i have know idea though your way sounds like a collapse waiting to happen)
chameleonchild
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I will either be using a concrete saw or if i can't get my hands on that im going to drill holes all the way around where i want the door then sledge hammer it and saws all the ree bar and then frame the door with studs. and fill any gaps with foam insulation. pics and tutorial for that part to come 
. good question
. good question
chameleonchild
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I will be updating this in a few hours I'm just way to baked to do d damn thing right now lol. I was hoping to start on it at 12 but that just didnt happen
polyarcturus
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take your time this is an awesome idea and thread just see it to the end. keep toking
chameleonchild
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heres some pics of the ladder i put in and the tools needed for the door which will be done tommorow. I couldn't get my hands on a concrete saw or suicide saw so guess its time to show this concrete what I'm made of. Tools im going to use are, masonry bit. drill, sledge hammer, saws all. my choice of smoking went from bong to onie so i actually get shit done tommorow lol.
