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Can I run a french drain above ground?

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No, you must bury the pipe for the french drain to be effective. For more details, please refer to our how-to guides, available in a printable format
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Is a surface drain as good as a French Drain?

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The drain type is site dependent. Surface drains collect water on top of the ground. Fench drains draw off water that has penetrated the ground. Sometimes a hybrid solution is employed, with a buried French Drain with surface water collection drains.
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Why not just use a traditional French drain?

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Multi-Flow is a modified and improved French drain. Multi-Flow, employing Narrow Trench Installation Technology (NTIT™), has several important advantages over an old-fashioned French drain: Extended life of the drainage system. Coarse sand will dramatically extend the life of any filter wrapped drainage system. However, it is very difficult to replicate the sand filter when constructing an old-fashioned French drain.
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Can we drain our gray water on the ground?

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We’re sorry, but, per Massachusetts State Law, no sink/shower waste shall be thrown on the surface of the ground or disposed of in open pits.
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What is the best way to run water tubes under ground?

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If tubing is placed underground, the run should be well insulated and as short as possible. Make provisions for expansion and contraction with ells and serpentine loops. You can make your own pipe insulation with a site built extruded polystyrene box.
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Where do I run the drain line?

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All Evaporator Coils mounted in walk-in coolers and freezers have a drain connection on the bottom. The fitting size of this connection varies by the style of the coil. Excess condensation forms on the cold surfaces inside the coil cabinet, and must be carried away from the refrigerated space. Health codes will prevent the drainage of this condensation within the walk-in itself. Drain lines in freezers must be run in copper, and must be wrapped with heat tape.
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WILL I HAVE SOME TYPE OF DRAIN?

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Usually, there are 2 types. One is a drainage system only that is removed after 24 to 36 hours. Another drain, which is called auto transfusion, collects the blood drainage for a specific time frame, and then the blood is delivered back to you. The type of drain used depends on the preference of your doctor and the amount of drainage expected.
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Can I run Ground Rules on my desktop or laptop?

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a. Yes the latest release will run on a laptop or desktop system as long as you have either a serial or usb port available.
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What is a drain?

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A drain is a pipe, which conveys either foul water (sink / bath / toilet etc.) or surface water (rain) from one house only. The owner or occupier of a house is solely responsible for maintaining a drain, clearing blockages and repairing any faults. Even where the drain extends outside the boundary of the property (for example under the road or under a neighbour's garden) the owner or occupier of the house served by the drain is still responsible, right up to the main public sewer.
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Where should I ground my amp?

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Your ground wire should be of the same gauge as your power wire and must make direct contact with the body of the car. Look for an existing bolt or screw that makes contact with the car body near the amp. Remove the bolt or screw, and scrape away any paint or grime. A star washer will help your ground wire maintain solid contact with the car body. Use a ring terminal on the end of the ground wire, to keep it securely fastened to the bolt or screw.
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Why all that French?

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The first ballet school was in France, and the terminology was crystallized there. Nearly everything in ballet is described by a French word or phrase. (You even wish dancers good luck in French.
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I want to run French fry Oil / BioD / ect, in my diesel, do you have a chip for me?

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The ground over my drain field is so soggy, I'm unable to mow the grass. What would you recommend?

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This is the sign of a glazed leach field. Make a solution of 4 scoops of SEPTICARE to 2 gallons of water and, using a sprinkling can, spread it over the area of standing water (it won't work if there is no standing water.) Also follow the instructions given in the answer to the previous question (..water back-up..). Do this on a daily basis until the condition clears. Leach fields do not become clogged overnight.
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Where can I run my residential condensate drain? Can I discharge it to a landscape area?

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In the Town of Los Gatos single family homes are allowed to run the condensate drain to a landscape area. The landscape area should be larger than six square feet. If in a hillside area, a minimum 12"diameter x 12" depth dry well is required.
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Is it possible to over drain?

Multiflow Web Frequently Asked Questions
Drainage cannot and will not remove all water from the soil. It only reduces it from an unacceptable "saturation point" to the desired level of "field capacity." At this point, water clings to surrounding soil particles which refuse to yield any more moisture to gravity. In situations where there is grass or other plants, these plants can still access this remaining soil water.
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What can you put down the storm drain?

Stormwater Frequently Asked Questions
Local ordinances prohibit anything other than uncontaminated rain water from entering the storm drain system. Never pour anything into a gutter, street or storm drain.
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What is a French top?

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A French top is a skin color material, in which the hair gets knotted underneath, so that it looks like the hair is sprouting out of your own scalp.
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Why French polish?

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O.K. Here's what's wrong with French polish. It's not as smooth and shiny as glass (usually). It is so thin that it gets scratched just by looking at it. It degrades where it comes in repeated contact with skin and perspiration. It is labor-intensive to apply. Now here's what's right with French polish. It has a warm, non-industrial appearance that is compatible with, and enhances, the organic nature of the underlying wood.
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Are French and US electricity the same?

Paris Frequently Asked Questions
If you are about to travel to Paris, do not forget to pack the right adapters for your small appliances. Otherwise, you will get yourself into trouble. Electricity in France-and more generally in Europe-comes out of the electrical outlets at 230-240 volts. In the US, the voltage is 110 volts. If your electric shaver is not meant to be used in a power band of 110-240 V, it will burn quickly when you plug it in a French socket.
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I have received a postcard in French, can you translate it for me?

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We have created a Translation Help Service on Freelang which allows our visitors to contact a voluntary translator and ask their question. It is totally free and you don't even have to register or susbscribe to anything.
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Is the French Quarter really French?

FrenchQuarter.com: French Quarter FAQ
The French Quarter is a melting pot of French, Spanish, Cajun and Creole influences that all add up to a very American neighborhood. Born as a French territory in 1718 and raised by the Spanish until the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the French Quarter today reflects and embraces the diversity of the U.S.A.
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How well does it drain, compared to other sheet drain systems?

Frequently Asked Questions - Geotech Systems Corporation
It has been tested in accordance with ASTM 4716 and has been found to have transmissivity suitable for use in virtually ANY soil condition. Other sheet drains clearly offer greater capacity, but when estimating the amount of drainage actually required for various hydraulic conditions, GeoTech's Insulated Drainage Panel can give design margins of 3 or more. The drainage capacity of our Insulated Drainage Panel is determined by the thickness of the panel as well as the stress normal to the panel.
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How do I Drain My Waterbed Without a Drain Pump?

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Turn on the water for fifteen seconds. This pushes the air in the garden hose into your bed so you can create a continuous water siphon. Turn off the water. Disconnect the hose from the faucet and let it drop to the ground. As long as the end of the hose is lower than your waterbed, gravity will siphon the water out. Back Up
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What is 'low drain' and 'high drain' all about?

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Some sizes of miniature watch batteries used to be made in different versions for different uses (high and low current drains). For example, 'Low Drain' versions were recommended for watches that have no light, alarm or LED display, whereas 'High Drain' versions were used for watches that do have a light, alarm or LED display. However, advanced in battery technology mean that, for modern replacement batteries, this distinction is no longer necessary -- one version fits all.
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Can I freeze the ground beef in this package?

Food Safety: Packaging
For best results, it is recommended that the product be repackaged by wrapping in freezer paper or tin foil to ensure the product avoids exposure to air. As a customer convenience, a sticker is attached to each package, which contains tips for freezing the product. While the high amount of oxygen in the package can slightly darken the color of the meat, a natural antioxidant (an extract of rosemary) is used to protect the color against the negative impact of oxygen.
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What should I do to handle ground beef safely?

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After shopping, groceries should be refrigerated as soon as possible. Customers should wash their hands before and after handling raw meat, cook ground beef thoroughly and avoid cross-contamination. Ground beef must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F to ensure complete elimination of bacteria. For more information on food safety, please see our website.
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Don't you have to stare at the ground all the time?

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Once you get used to walking barefoot, no. It's very much like learning to drive a car. At first, you're very nervous about driving in traffic and worrying about getting into an accident. You keenly watch everything and proceed with extreme caution. You grip the steering wheel tightly with both hands. But, over time, you relax and realize driving isn't such a big deal.
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What are the white poles in the ground along the dune?

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They are used as reference points from the ocean. The CRAB lines them up to make sure that the spot measurements are taken from is consistent. In 1987 the CRAB tipped over in a trough on the south side of the pier. A Corps debris boat the "Snell" was used to pull it out and it was up and running in two days.
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