THE BASEMENT FLOODED! (It Was My Fault) How To Install Leak Detector Smart Alert Sensor
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- Опубліковано 25 гру 2021
- The power went out. The basement flooded. I learned the hard way how to prevent it next time.
I'll show you how our basement flooded after a power failure. I used generators for temporary power while the power was out.
How to install a MySpool Power Failure Smart Alert device that uses wifi to send alerts to your phone. Also I install a MySpool Water detector sensor.
Links to the devices seen in this video:
Power Failure, Temperature, Water, Continuity Sensors with Text Message and Email Alerts, P3 Multi-Sensor
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APC UPS Battery Backup and Surge Protector, 600VA Backup Battery Power Supply
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2pack LED Rechargeable Magnetic Work Light 40W 1500Lumens
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Growing up in the country, power outages were just a fact of life, but it was a real culture shock for my wife when we moved here. She could not understand that when the power was out we didn't have water. That reminds me, I probably should get a generator...
The real take away here is that a basement should never be built where gravity can not drain the water away. I know this comment is harsh but very true. My brother is in the same boat as you, always worried that the basement is going to flood. It has many times and he became a slave to his basement.
Neil, after hurricane Sandy hit us in New York and out of power for 9 days my wife and I decided to put a whole house generator in. It has made all the difference in the world. We have had a couple of 3 day outages and many lesser ones. Power goes out, generator goes on. Lights, refrigerator, pumps, heat, water and anything else you want to hook up keeps running. With all the people you know and your skills and knowledge you should have no trouble installing one. You will never regret it.
As an Journeyman Electrician of 11 years, i dont recommend DIY whole house generator setup. Quality install is very important especially when talking about emergency systems. Ive seen improperly installed systems back feed power lines and hurt linemen. I highly recommend going liquid cooled for your generator. They run alot quieter, better quality and last longer than air cooled. Depending on your area, you need to think about fuel. I like propane. Set a separate tank(s) dedicated to the gen and set up with your local fuel company for auto fill. Feel free to ask me questions, I've installed alot of systems, from portables that back feed the home to standbys that back feed whole estates. Best of luck 👍
I'm a few weeks behind, so you may have solved the whole house generator. I'm a volunteer firefighter, and when the weather gets weird I often have to leave home, so a system my wife can start and use was important. Consider buying an older unit (or a PTO unit, as you have access to tractors). I bought a Winco from the 80's - 8kw, big enough to run our entire older house, and powered by a Tecumseh Snow King air cooled engine - easy enough to fix if I need to, and I have two other machines at home with that exact motor that will become donors if I need parts during a (rare) long outage. You can absolutely DIY this - maybe hire the wiring at the end, but the slab, the install, even running black iron for the propane supply are all easily completed. One final thought, you may not need a traditional transfer switch - a generator interlock in your electric panel may meet local code and means you don't have to pick and choose which circuits you operate when the power is out. An interlock disconnects you from the grid while the generator is connected, protects line personnel, and still makes getting the generator easy.
Generac standby is the firs thing that came to mind when I saw you struggling with all the portables. No filling up with gas and it’ll run everything. Our neighbour has one and I’m jealous…but the power rarely goes out here and I’ve never seen flooding on our street in 20 years. Smart basement design with the drywall and insulation.
In 2019 the city's rusty pipe burst right at the edge of our rental property and it flooded the basement quickly. Dirt, sand and mud came pouring in the basement. Fortunately for us we place all our belongings on the raised floor that was in 1/4 of the basement. So nothing of ours got ruined. The city never notified us of a leak alert and our water bill went from $180.00/month to $450.00!! The city would only take $125.00 off the bill. The landlord didn't help with that either. We ended up paying to have the dirt replaced where the plumbing company dug all the way around the house and we had to reseed the area. We've decided now in fall of 2023 to build our own house and move out!
Our last power outage was only 3 hours, We have had our Generac generator for 8 years so lights were back on with in a minute, I called my closest neighbor to see if He was ok and to tell him if it got to cold to come over he said He was fine when I hung up I told my wife I was going to shut off some of the yard lights so it didn't look like we were bragging lol glad you all were ok!!
If anybody can DIY a whole house generator, I believe it is you. Sorry this happened to you and your family, but you all handled it well. I have too many of these types of stories to list here, so I feel the pain. You'd think I would learn after awhile! I am better at it, just not 100% yet.🤣
A battery backup system is what everyone up my way uses… a lot of them use it on a secondary backup pump. Some of my neighbors pumps run at least 10 times an hour. Hats off to your wife for her hard work
Definitely interested in the home built elevator!
You do an excellent job telling a story. There are very few people that can keep my attention for a longer format video, but you nail it every time.
What a great diy and story. Neil, you are a great story teller and editor. My wife is much like Kara - she finds a way to put her touch on everything. Sorry you had to go thru the pain of water intrusion.
Chin up. Water is a mean beast. We all get complacent over time. Keep up the good work.
Props to you, for owning up to your "oversights".
We had a whole house standby generator in our previous home. After living with one after many years of living without one, I hope to never live without one ever again. When we built this new home, I made sure to install anther, whole house system. Both have been Generacs and I have been very pleased. It tests itself weekly, runs off our propane system (we live in rural NC), and it runs everything. Not just the important stuff but everything. When neighbors call to see if we are also out of power, we can honestly say, yeah, we were, for about 45 seconds. They’re not cheap but they are wort it. Know that the fewer circuits you run allows for a smaller gen which equates to a lower cost. General also now has a solar powered standby backup battery system but I don’t know anything about it.
Got the feeling that the work you've done in this disaster is going to pay off in the future. Lovely family and a great team. God bless.
I was a GENERAC service dealer for 10 years and still do service and repairs of this equipment…
First off, a lift video would be great.
I was interested in the elevator as soon as I saw it lowering the generator.