If you have a pump, a well, a septic system, or an outhouse ... If you winterize your water system or use it year round ... Or if you simply care about the quality of the water your drink, Cottage Water Systems will save you time, money, and headaches 
 Cottage Water Systems is written specifically with cottages -- and cottage problems -- in mind. It explains in a clear, easy-to-understand style how each component of the water system works, with dozens of tips on installation and repair, as well as troubleshooting guides to help you diagnose what's wrong with your system. Each chapter is accompanied by explanatory diagrams and illustrations. 
 Cottage Water Systems includes: 
<ul>how to choose the pump that's right for your property a guide to water quality and types of water purifiers foolproof methods for priming your pump the ins and outs of composting toilets and other alternatives how to extend the life of your septic system step-by-step instructions for closing a seasonal water system in the fall and opening it in the spring how to build a first-class outhouse ways to get water in winter how to keep the cottage's environmental impact low North American sources for water-system components plus wells, gray water systems, and more. </ul>

Cottage Water Systems: An Out-of-the-City Guide to Pumps, Plumbing, Water Purification, and Privies

Engineering & Transportation

Burns, Max

Engineering

Cottage Life Books

This indispensable guide will save those who live or spend their leisure time in rural areas time, money and headaches. Packed with solid, easy-to-understand advice -- and clear, detailed illustrations -- Country and Cottage Water Systems takes the mystery out of rural water systems and their components. Whether planning a new system or updating, expanding or fixing an existing one, the ideas, the know-how and the solutions are all here. The book includes tips for do-it-yourselfers, and guidance for those hiring a professional, on a variety of topics, including: <li>Methods for testing water 
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<li>Making water safe to drink 
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<li>Choosing the right pump 
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<li>Dealing with environmental issues and legal concerns 
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<li>Planning a system's connections 
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<li>Types of wells and how to dig a new one or revitalize an old one 
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<li>Understanding and installing waste systems 
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<li>Troubleshooting septic systems 
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<li>How to reduce a septic system's footprint 
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<li>The pros and cons of alternative toilets 
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<li>How to build an outhouse 
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<li>Getting rid of gray water 
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<li>How to keep pipes from freezing in winter 
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<li>How to winterize a seasonal water system for easy spring start-up From getting water in to getting waste out, Country and Cottage Water Systems helps ensure clean, safe water for country and cottage dwellers, as well as hassle-free and environmentally responsible waste disposal.
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Country and Cottage Water Systems: A Complete Out-of-the-City Guide to On-Site Water and Sewage Systems, Including Pumps, Plumbing, Water Purification and Alternative Toilets

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Home Improvement & Design

Firefly Books

Add value and enjoyment to your waterfront property by building your own dock. From analyzing your shoreline and choosing an appropriate design to accessorizing with decorative trims, Max Burns covers every aspect of dock construction. Providing illustrated step-by-step instructions with complete materials and tools lists for 10 distinct docks, Burns also offers expert advice on different types of ramps and winterizing techniques. Encouraging you to get out on the water, this guide will inspire you create the dock of your dreams.

The Dock Manual: Designing/Building/Maintaining

Gardening & Landscape Design

Storey Publishing, LLC.

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