Temporary soaking pit

[Ken692]

I'm in need of a temporary pool, something that I can adjust the size, I was thinking I could use pool noodles to create a tank, I just need something I can use in the garage to deep soak a rug. Any ideas, you guys always come up with some great solutions.

 

[cleanking]

4" PVC pipe and elbows to create whatever size you need. Lay a pond liner over it to finish it off.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Nice job with the TV interview Jordan!

 

[cleanking]

Nice job with the TV interview Jordan!

Thanks!

 

[Ken692]

Pvc sounds a bit more sturdy
I like it

 

[cleanking]

Don't glue the pieces together, they should nest enough to use the pit then when you're done just take it apart and lean the pipes against a wall.

Look for a liner on amazon, ours is something like this one...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0012...C_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=pond+liner

 

[Ken692]

Not cheap but looks like some good quality, the rug is huge at 15'
Do the liners run this large? Or do I need more than one?

 

[cleanking]

Considering you can use this liner for years I'd say $1/sq ft is pretty stinkin' cheap ha!

They come in a lot of sizes just do a search.

 

[Nate The Great]

I've heard of guys using 2" vacuum hose instead of the PVC if you have it.... PVC would be easier if you didn't want to mess around with laying out the vac hose...

 

[J Scott W]

I have built several with 3" PVC as it works as good as 4" and is a bit easier to assemble and cheaper. Keep some different lengths around to make different size pits as needed.

Orbitec in Birmingham , AL sells rug cleaning equipment including liners up to 18'. Very good quality. But if this is for a one use and discard situation, 4 mil; or 6 mil poly works fine. We can sell you a big roll and cut to the size you need. http://interlinksupply.com/index.php?search_val=poly+sheet

 

[Shorty]

If you go to the Amazon link &scroll down, you will see larger sizes.
15 x 15, even a 15 x 30

Get some long L shaped steel brackets, (or make them up from flat steel), drill some holes in them and screw to the pvc pipes to hold them in place.

 

[Ken692]

Wow this is great, perfect!

 

[Shorty]

That is only half of your problem.

How are you going to dry it??

 

[Ken692]

there is a link here with a rolled up rug and a shopvac, did a great job removing most of the moisture.
And a good extraction. Most recommend dry laying flat.

 

[Mikey P]

Toys R Us has a fine selection too

 

[Shorty]

Good Lord, that's NOT Harry, is it ???

 

[J. Brightwell]

I have a wash pit built with pvc pipe and pond liner. I had sleeves sewn on the liner so all I had to do was slide the pvc into the sleeves and connect with the elbow joints. Pretty easy set up and break down and requires very little storage space. The pond liner is fairly thick - can't remember the exact mil thickness - but is not 100% water tight. I just ordered this to replace what I have. There is also a heavy duty option. http://www.chemicalguys.com/Car_Wash_Mat_Water_Containment_Mat_p/acc_m1.htm

 

[Mikey P]

Good Lord, that's NOT Harry, is it ???

Pettyjohn..

 

[cleanking]

We have a 45mil pond liner, that we aren't using as much anymore, it had no problem with leaks whatsoever. Very water tight.

 

[knoxclean]

http://www.therugsucker.com/store/p12/The_Marinator_Complete_Decon._System.html

 

[T Monahan]

You can also fill the smaller diameter tubes with water to make quick soaking enclosures on the wash floor. (Robert Mann's idea is inexpensive)

We also sell the new version Rug Suckers offered by Rugged Industries.
http://centrum-force.com/rug-sucker.html