Hi all , Got back from the work cabin yesterday afternoon, this trip went pretty well but have a few issues to work through so feel free to chime in if you have plumbing experience and can straighten me out.
on Friday I got up early and got all of the shower plumbing installed as well as the shower floor pan installed with the drain plumbing dropped down under the cabin by 10:30 am, here is where it gets interesting. I went an opened the access door at the crawl space which is about 3' high at the door then tapers as the cabin is built on a slope at the far end about 18" where I have to work also there is a lot of tools and things in there. When I opened the door I saw something move when I focused on it it was a SNAKE going under a pallet, I never saw the head but it was rattlesnake brown, I only saw it for a second before it disappeared but don't recall seeing rattles but it was small. Possibilities up there are Rattlesnake, Gardner snake or Gopher snake. I am not phobic of snakes but getting bit by one off grid was not part of the plan. I pulled some of the stuff out but couldn't find it so threw down some old carpet and tarps so it couldn't surprise me from under something and went for it. I got the cold water supply to everything and got the drains from everything tied into the grey water pipe. I then tested the drain by quickly pouring 15 gallons of water through it and didn't back up. Next I turned the water on to test. Here is where I am a little stumped. I can lift the hose outside as high as the cabin roof and water comes out but won't come out of the shower that is lower than that?? There are no obstructions I double checked that also I have a bad toilet valve that fills the toilet but won't shut off ( is it not enough pressure to work properly) if anyone has experience in this area please help. Im seeing a small pressure pump in my future. It adds a little complexity but not the end of the world. I am still amazed at the clarity of the water, I will have it tested at some point. Next trip the hot water finish the shower installation and a pressure pump. Marty