Seriously, WTF is with this Weather?

[saltyant]

10 hours ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Pretty nice that you have two bedrooms. Also did VTMark buy a pass for Blue?

#FreeVTMark

[toast21602]

29 minutes ago, Benm said:

knock on wood the electric has been the only major problem so far. roof leaks can happen to anyone, so that doesn't bother me too much. 

my diy rain catcher system seems to be working TOO well. min 60gal already and i don't even think it rained that much yet. 

speaking of collecting water, my rain collection barrel outside needs to be replaced. It cracked at the bottom and is slowly leaking. I just drained it to try and patch it but I might be in the market for another. Any idea where I can find something like that? This one I got from PSU when they rain a local sustainability clinic.

[Benm]

11 minutes ago, toast21602 said:

speaking of collecting water, my rain collection barrel outside needs to be replaced. It cracked at the bottom and is slowly leaking. I just drained it to try and patch it but I might be in the market for another. Any idea where I can find something like that? This one I got from PSU when they rain a local sustainability clinic.

i can't remember your pic, i think it was barrel shaped (maybe 55g)? you can prob get those at home depot. i've only looked on craigslist for a food grade IBC tote (also called water buffalo). nothing close has popped up. range from $40-75 used, 275gal. i'd only use it as grey water tho even if it's food grade (toilet, power wash, etc). 

Edited September 1, 2021 by Benm

[Benm]

18 minutes ago, toast21602 said:

 

https://allentown.craigslist.org/grd/d/bethlehem-275-gallon-ibc-totes-for-sale/7353480735.html

For example. Little pricy but looks like it's in good shape. 

[Schif]

51 minutes ago, toast21602 said:

speaking of collecting water, my rain collection barrel outside needs to be replaced. It cracked at the bottom and is slowly leaking. I just drained it to try and patch it but I might be in the market for another. Any idea where I can find something like that? This one I got from PSU when they rain a local sustainability clinic.

Ask @skiincy where she got hers. They come with a screened lid and hose at the bottom. 

[JFskiDan]

3 hours ago, toast21602 said:

speaking of collecting water, my rain collection barrel outside needs to be replaced. It cracked at the bottom and is slowly leaking. I just drained it to try and patch it but I might be in the market for another. Any idea where I can find something like that? This one I got from PSU when they rain a local sustainability clinic.

I have a barrel at work in MALVERN, that had RV antifreeze in it, so on the scale of chemicals from mild to melt your face off, its pretty mild.  Its a pretty blue color, so it would really spice up the outdoor area.  In all seriousness though, try not to get another white one, colored ones wont get all yucky with algea.  

If a barrel can fit in your car, and u are down this way.  let me know. 

[Benm]

1 minute ago, JFskiDan said:

I have a barrel at work in MALVERN, that had RV antifreeze in it, so on the scale of chemicals from mild to melt your face off, its pretty mild.  Its a pretty blue color, so it would really spice up the outdoor area.  In all seriousness though, try not to get another white one, colored ones wont get all yucky with algea.  

If a barrel can fit in your car, and u are down this way.  let me know. 

i'm over here just thinking of what that car would look like if that thing was full of water (around 2300lb).

[rummy]

4 hours ago, toast21602 said:

speaking of collecting water, my rain collection barrel outside needs to be replaced. It cracked at the bottom and is slowly leaking. I just drained it to try and patch it but I might be in the market for another. Any idea where I can find something like that? This one I got from PSU when they rain a local sustainability clinic.

Craigslist usually have some..

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

In Morgan City LA...when Randy Newman was singing about he loved LA, it definitely wasn’t about Louisiana...

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Since about 410pm the rain in south whitehall has been on another level.  Super super windy as well coming down in sheets.  

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

 

I fully expect an inch to an inch an a half of rain between 4-5pm.  This is the kind of wind and rain that will bring trees down. 

[Kyle]

[theprogram4]

Flooding has begun here, all Thorndale and Coatesville underpasses are flooded and closed.  Hope I don’t get stranded here tonight

[Benm]

i'm cautiously optimistic that i can add roof repair to my resume.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

17 minutes ago, Kyle said:

Better than raining men. 

[theprogram4]

Holy shit the roads are bad...they forced me to leave work and it’s good they did

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

5 minutes ago, theprogram4 said:

Holy shit the roads are bad...they forced me to leave work and it’s good they did

Time to hunker down and watch some MSNBC

[toast21602]

10 minutes ago, theprogram4 said:

Holy shit the roads are bad...they forced me to leave work and it’s good they did

Shit is wild here.

[Benm]

12 minutes ago, toast21602 said:

Shit is wild here.

yah, getting significantly windier. 

i might lose what little power i have lol.

[Schif]

There are two new developments near home. I'm looking forward to see if their stormwater management systems work well!

[toast21602]

2 minutes ago, Benm said:

yah, getting significantly windier. 

i might lose what little power i have lol.

Yeah I'm anticipating a power outage. There were a lot of branches down on my way home and it wasn't anywhere near as windy as it is now. 

[toast21602]

Just now, toast21602 said:

Yeah I'm anticipating a power outage. There were a lot of branches down on my way home and it wasn't anywhere near as windy as it is now. 

Update. Power is flickering constantly right now. Power loss = imminent. 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Just now, toast21602 said:

Update. Power is flickering constantly right now. Power loss = imminent. 

Charge your iPhone. 

[toast21602]

[Benm]

1 minute ago, toast21602 said:

Update. Power is flickering constantly right now. Power loss = imminent. 

do you have a well?