Thursday, December 11, 2014

Another learning curve

Home ownership certainly has a learning curve.  I'm learning stuff all the time.  Last nights lesson - sump pumps. 

We got 2 days of heavy rains from yet another Nor'easter.  I came home last night and immediately heard a scary noise.  It sounded like the furnace was dying!  I panicked and raced to the basement.  I discovered the sump pump was making the noise.  But it was kicking in every 20 or 30 seconds.   

Now I have a basic understanding of what a sump pump is supposed to do but I've never seen one in action.  I didn't think it should be going on and off every minute.  I was scared it was dying and would burn out. But I stood there and watched it for a few minutes.  As soon as it would come on and drain the basin, it would immediately fill up again.   But it seemed to be doing what it was supposed to.   There was no water on the floor.   I did Google "why is my sump pump coming on so often".  There were lots of postings on the topic so I didn't feel so stupid.   I even considered calling someone but again, didn't want to sound stupid.  (I like to think I'm Wonder Woman you know!). It ran most of the evening and through the night.   I can't even imagine what would have happened if I didn't have one.  I'd have had a swimming pool in my basement by the time the torrential rains stopped this morning.  

The other night I dug out a rug I started about 2 years ago.  The only part unhooked was her hair.   I don't know why I didn't finish it before.  I hooked her hair in and decided she deserved a nice finish.  I always like the look of a whipped edge.  After I started whipping I remembered I loved the look but hated the actual doing of the whipping.  But I powered through and now she is hanging in my living room. 


"Angel Hanging Stars" is a Christine Little pattern (Encompassing Designs).  19x34

I love her

15 comments:

  1. So funny you should talk about the sump pump the woman who works in the next store for me came in hers had stopped during the night and they had an issue and she was trying to be strong and fix it herself. All she could keep telling me was it was gross so gross. I do not have one so no idea about them.
    Cathy

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  2. I like her too, she is beautiful. I am glad you have a sump pump. All these things I never knew.
    Have a nice quiet evening tonight.

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  3. Oh, I love that angel! Great work! Good thing you have a sump pump! It would have been a rude awakening to have to swim in the middle of the night! xo

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  4. Hi Kim, I have heard of people having pumps in the basement but I know nothing about them. We have never lived where they are needed.

    Just LOVE your angel.

    Take care, stay warm and dry. And enjoy your new home. Big hug for Millie from Princess Downy :)

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  5. Years ago we had a flooding issue due to a builder changing the excavation on an adjoining property. We did have a sub pump motor burn out from over use and had to run and replace it. I've also heard of people getting alarms somehow put on them in case they quit working. Not trying to jinx you, just letting you know. The angel is beautiful - sorry if my email was "too much"! ;)

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  6. Your rug is beautiful and deserves to be hung on the wall.

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  7. Hi Kim, love the rug, beautiful job ....not sure about the pump thing, Blessings Francine.

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  8. My sump pump runs 24 7 when we have heavy rains. In fact we have two pumps in the hole. An extra in case one fails because my sewing room and office and hubbys workshop is in the basement. I love the angel quilt. So pretty.

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  9. Glad your home is dry! Love that wall hanging..the colors are really pretty! I sure hope your weather is better for the weekend!

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  10. Love the angel! Did you hang her next to your Christmas tree? :)

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  11. I have no experience with sump pumps but glad it was doing its job! The rug is lovely!

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  12. Hi Kim! We've had our pump run like that wen hurricanes come through... my bestest advice to you is to buy a second one to have on hand in case this one breaks (along with the phone number of someone that could install it quickly). And, also to have a generator to power the pump in case of power outage... because when the pumps stops working, the water does start to fill the basement pretty quickly... Your angle rug is beautiful!

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  13. Ours has been running for the last three-four days....
    Great rug for the season!!

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  14. Can you share who is the designer; it really is a terrific rug.

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  15. I neveR heard of a sump pump , your angel is pretty!

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