John Dirks Jr Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I found leaks at the PB manifold. I reported them but what is with the blue dye? Any ideas? Image Insert: 100.02 KB Also, if you blow up this picture you will see grass clippings and frogs in the sump pit. There were other signs of past flooding in this basement. Do you think the frogs and grass clippings got in there from the flood? How else would they get in there? Image Insert: 91.41 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghentjr Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 The "blue dye" appears to be copper sulphate from acidic water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm with John on the Blue/Green color. As for the frogs and grass clippings; I would say that they came in through that pipe on the side of the sump, and if this is the case it could be that the pipe is connected to a drain outside and this is a problem. But, if you could see other signs of water in the basement, I would report that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fqp25 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Originally posted by John Dirks Jr frogs in the sump pit. Is that a French Drain??? [:-eyebrow Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asihi Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 The drains in the window wells are tapped into the drain tile that surrounds the foundation. That's how the frogs and grass clippings are getting in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghentjr Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 After thought; If you look at this condition long term the blue corrosion means acidic water, which means down the line the entire copper system will get corrosion pinholes. They really need a water treatment system that will take the Ph down to an acceptable level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 They really need a water treatment system that will take the Ph down to an acceptable level. Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghentjr Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Originally posted by Chad Fabry They really need a water treatment system that will take the Ph down to an acceptable level. Up Yes, up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Chew Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Also, if you blow up this picture you will see grass clippings and frogs in the sump pit. There were other signs of past flooding in this basement. Do you think the frogs and grass clippings got in there from the flood? How else would they get in there? If not from the drain as others have mentioned, perhaps the owner has young children and the sump is their "frog pond"? Brandon Dad to two boys, ages 7 & 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 It turns out that there is a drain(exterior) at the bottom of the basement bulkhead stairway. This drain feeds into the sump pit. What are better alternatives to having this drain piped into the sump pit? The lawn crew blew clippings down into the stairwell I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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