our basement is flooded and we are trying to siphen it with a hose...any ideas how to do this...or if you have any ideas how to get the water out please tell us quickly.......we have no hot water or anything..please please help us....we need it done quick
2007-03-23 13:31:36 · 17 answers · asked by angelinas daughter m 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Try putting this in the DYI section.
I'd just call an expert.
2007-03-23 14:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To syphon, the outlet of the pipe must be lower than the inlet. so unless you have a basement that is higher than outside the house (unusual), the syphon idea is NOT going to work.
Buy a pump from Argos (£30 or less) OR use a drill-pump OR hire a pump for the day from a tool-hire firm.
Mark
ps: If you can get the outlet of the hose LOWER than the inlet, then you make a syphon work by filling the tube with water and then keeping the "suction" end under water and the outlet end BELOW the level of the input.
If you have a friend to help it is easier. you block one end of the pipe with something easily removed (cork/thumb etc), then fill other end. Block other end of pipe too and get one end in water to drain, and the other LOWER still outside. then both remove thumbs!
Syphone will work until water runs out OR the outlet is no longer lower than the water.
2007-03-23 20:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local hardware store to see if they have a rental unit. I think that many of the ACE Hardware stores now rent things out, you need to find a sump pump.
2007-03-23 20:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by slpkwp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to call around and get a water pump; they sell them at walmart last i knew, not too expensive for a small one. i use mine to syphon water out of the pond to put in the pool in the summer.
how awful, good luck.
2007-03-23 20:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by The French Connection 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont go in the water if there is any electric wires laying around
or you will end up like the dude in the Green Mile
2007-03-23 20:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only an professional can help call a plummer ASP!
2007-03-23 20:36:26 · answer #6 · answered by crystal_clear_0000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a Shop-Vac
http://www.shopvac.com/
2007-03-23 20:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by DesiGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a shopvac if you have one or sump pump, ne thing like that, i dont know if u will be able to syphon it though. it could work if u get enough suction
2007-03-23 20:34:31 · answer #8 · answered by TheAceOfBabes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get a pump........ is there a rental place near you? what is causing the flooding? Can you stop it?
2007-03-23 20:34:23 · answer #9 · answered by sushihen2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get off of the computer and grab a bucket!!!!
2007-03-23 20:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋