My hose spigot is up higher on my house than my dog can reach. To anyone that encountered this issue what was your solution when using this product?
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Use Cinder blocks as steps or platform,you can even split the blocks about an inch for the water to pass thr, so the dog does not get muddy or vis versa depending on backyard sisituations
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Get a metal extender to screw on the spigot to lower it. Plastic or rubber will not last. An alternative is to put in a pipe "T" and add a second lower spigot. Another idea is to get a step stool for the dog to stand on. I only turn on the water enough to allow a slow stream and so if the gasket should leak, it won't flood. This can not be used in freezing weather because the rubber gaskets freeze. I have used this product for over 15 years. Depending on the hardness of your water, the whole unit needs cleaned or replaced once per year.
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I built a simple platform that allowed my dog to step up on and easily get his water. Scrap lumber will do it. Messing with the plumbing is more costly. Now for my question. I have a new dog that cannot or will not learn to use the Lixit. She is the correct height to use it but even when I put delicious meat and other things on it to attract her, she will not use it. Doug Hanna Doug@Hanna.net
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I built a simple platform that allowed my dog to step up on and easily get his water. Scrap lumber will do it. Messing with the plumbing is more costly.Now for my question. I have a new dog that cannot or will not learn to use the Lixit. She is the correct height to use it but even when I put delicious meat and other things on it to attract her, she will not use it. Doug Hanna Doug@Hanna.net
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You could keep the water pressure on if you have a good spray nozzle that you would keep shut off. To wind the hose up you would have water flowing out the drain pipe while it winds. Then move the lever and close the spray nozzle. I wouldn't recommend it but it would be possible.Obviously you would have pressure to your nozzle and would have to trust it over the spigot. I have the same landscaper problem at a different spigot that I don't use very often. If I would use it I would still turn it off at the spigot if I did use it.
621938
You will either have to use a hose extender if you can find the right connector or buy a longer hose for the drain. I had to set my sink in close proximity to where the water drain from a raised deck.
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I had the same issue, as I was watering a vegetable garden that wasn't close to my spigot. I used a regular 25' hose and then added the soaker hose to that.
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I fill my unit I/2 inch from the top. If the water still flows poorly, check the pump, it may have a blockage. Rinse the pump real well. Hopefully this will help.
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You might check to be sure that you have the gasket positioned properly or that there isn't a defect or irregularity in the gasket. Alternatively, you might buy a large rubber washer from a hardware store to put between the spigot and the cistern. Finally, perhaps you are being a little too gentle in tightening?
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Mine is almost going up 3 1/2 ft, Flow is the same as if it were lower. The only thing is priming it. You will need a bucket and some towels. Just bring the out-spout to the bucket on the floor, let it run for a few seconds as the water starts flowing and lift it up to the level of the tank with the bucket. This would be the only issue with such a high lift.
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What I would do is take the drain plug to the hardware store and ask them. I have had trouble with leakage on some of my rain barrels at the spigot sight. I will never put in another spigot again, because of the leakage. I dip into the top or use a water pump.
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You are very welcome !If you find out how to extend the hose, I would love to know .... And you are right, the hose is VERY short and hard to reach where we need to.
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Yes I had the same problem, I returned the hose. I have not found an alternative yet.
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Hello My rainreserve unit is installed about 3 feet above my rain barrels. I am using closed barrels also, and have the hoses going to the top of the barrels. I have 2 barrels set up with 1 hose going to each barrel. I hope this helps. I could not view your (animation), or higher (live action YouTube video)
210079
I would lock it back up and try the side handles first slowly then the top ones. I would also make sure the top hose switch is disconnected.
863909
Unfortunately no, Cathy, I have the very heavy duty one and have timed it traveling over my yard. So far it has never jumped the hose and I just make sure I'm around to check it towards the end of the period I timed. Probably a timer on the faucet would be a good investment. Good luck.
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I have to agree with other responders. Mine woulldn't bubble up at all until I found out how to adjust the spray. It comes up about 1 1/2 to 2 inches, and doesn't get on the floor at all. Hope you can get it working properly!
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Sorry haven't tried yet. I carry it very easily from one spigot to another - we have 3 1/2 acres. Works beautifully. When I am thru just let all water out, put any where as it doesn't take much space.
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I don't use the spigot, I just have mine staked in the garden to hang the hose on. I looked and it doesn't look like you can easily remove the spigot but it's not really noticeable under the hose hanging on it. I do love the hanger, it looks good and is pretty sturdy.
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Adjust the position of the hose weight per the instructions. That should fix it.