ucfwakeboarder
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after all this talk about overflow noone actually specified a model of the best product out there, i'm just about to buy one and i'm really glad i read this first so which one is the best.
Flood!!!!!!!
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TheGrog
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I really have not found a commercial auto topoff that is really worth the money. I built mine using two floats and a solenoid that connects directly to my RO system.
Again, my fail was due to the manual topoff valve not being totally closed. My auto topoff is on the fritz as I accidentally shorted the entire thing out (see above).
It is very simple to make. Costs about $70 for all the high quality parts (no leakage of stray current OR metallic ions) and takes about an hour to assemble and set up.
If anyone is interested, let me know. If there is enough interest, I may post a DIY thread when I rebuild it this weekend.
surfjeepzx
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You need to turn on all ceiling fans and place any other fan you may have blowing across the floor. The key is to keep the air moving and evaporation. Ideally you should run a dehumidifier in the room where the flood occured. Make sure the a/c or heat is running to help with moisture removal.
I think you'll be fine as you caught it in time. I also would not mention it to the landlord as you may not ever see any damage and you'll just make the exit process that much harder when it's time to go. Pergo floors can swell and curl from just the humidity if you like to leave the windows open. Pergo is one floor that no reefer should ever consider. There are many other flooring choices that can give the wood look with manufactured woods that will never wear or warp.
Good luck, find or borrow a dehumidifier
I think you'll be fine as you caught it in time. I also would not mention it to the landlord as you may not ever see any damage and you'll just make the exit process that much harder when it's time to go. Pergo floors can swell and curl from just the humidity if you like to leave the windows open. Pergo is one floor that no reefer should ever consider. There are many other flooring choices that can give the wood look with manufactured woods that will never wear or warp.
Good luck, find or borrow a dehumidifier
chrisstie
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One thing I'd add after having a small flood in my kitchen - when everything is really dry say in a week or two, take a diluted solution of bleach in a spritz bottle and go along the seams where the wall and floors meet where the water was. A light spray should help prevent any mold from forming if it soaked into anything it shouldn't have
