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j3studio	Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#1
Elite Guru Western Philadelphia Burbs 4246 Posts Member since: 2007/9/2 0:00	... our new foul weather driver (Frankie the Impala) brings in a lot more snow than the previous one (Elizabeth the X-Type) ever did - probably because the Impala is significantly larger. With the way this winter has gone, the garage floor has collected a *lot* of water. Does Guru have any ideas on something that could absorb water and not cost a mint or should I just keep my shop push broom handy?
	Posted on: 2014/2/14 20:46
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pianoguy	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#2
Guru Emeritus Apple Valley, MN 14762 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Maybe a big floor squeegee would be easier. In my next life, my garage floor is going to be heated, and it's gonna have a drain. And the garage will have running water. And a lift. And a wet bar, big screen TV and urinal.
	Posted on: 2014/2/14 21:05
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Ultraman	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#3
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14730 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	No hot tub Brad....? Our Tahoe can bring in a snow drift and melt all over....we find that if you have a ton of cats and don't water them they will take care of it for you....there are some downsides to having a ton of cats though.... I use the old push broom method but my cement floor is shot and it works ok. I always think a squeegee works best on nice smooth concrete floors....which I am sure you have... How about a big shop vac and vacuum it up....then roll it outside and dump it......
	Posted on: 2014/2/14 21:18
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j3studio	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#4
Elite Guru Western Philadelphia Burbs 4246 Posts Member since: 2007/9/2 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: Our Tahoe can bring in a snow drift and melt all over ... LOL Quote: Ultraman wrote: ... I use the old push broom method but my cement floor is shot and it works ok. I always think a squeegee works best on nice smooth concrete floors ... which I am sure you have ... My garage is more "austere" than (evidently) my reputation suggests (especially when compared to many Corvette folks in the area) but my floors are pretty smooth ...
	Posted on: 2014/2/14 21:24
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bogus	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#5
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	Hm... you can use old carpets... there are perforated rubber mats that will trap much of the moisture... I guess you don't have a drain in the floor, eh?
	Posted on: 2014/2/14 22:10
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BillH	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#6
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	There's a chitload of vendors that sell drain tiles. http://www.amazon.com/Gladiator-Garag ... IYRWI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_2 Most garage floors are sloped towards the doors per the building code.
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 0:47
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BillH	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#7
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: pianoguy wrote: In my next life, my garage floor is going to be heated, and it's gonna have a drain. I'd love to have a shop with a drain. But, getting the drain past your local, friendly building inspector will cost you $15 - $20,000.00
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 0:59
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#8
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33758 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Quote: BillH wrote: Quote: pianoguy wrote: In my next life, my garage floor is going to be heated, and it's gonna have a drain. I'd love to have a shop with a drain. But, getting the drain past your local, friendly building inspector will cost you $15 - $20,000.00 or a weekend behind closed garage doors.
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 2:17

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BillH	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#9
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: TommyT-Bone wrote: Quote: BillH wrote: Quote: pianoguy wrote: In my next life, my garage floor is going to be heated, and it's gonna have a drain. I'd love to have a shop with a drain. But, getting the drain past your local, friendly building inspector will cost you $15 - $20,000.00 or a weekend behind closed garage doors. Yea, I know how to do it AND have the inspector look at it without seeing it.
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 2:28
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bogus	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#10
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	I had no clue...
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 2:35
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BillH	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#11
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	First, there's the cost of the drain in the garage and piping - minor $$ Then there's the EPA approved grease/oil separation sump/system Then the drain has to be connected to your sewer system or separate septic. And if you're in California there's: The Corp of Engineers Environmental 2 year study A $10,000 contribution to Nancy Pelosi's reelection fund And a notarized statement that ObamaCare is working flawlessly.
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 3:25
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Matatk	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#12
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22803 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	No floor drains allowed here. I have a large floor squeegee that I use every day to get rid of the standing water. PIA but it works.
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 4:37
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Ultraman	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#13
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14730 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Bill what if you piped it to a 1000 gal holding tank and had that pumped out every now and then? Would they be all over that?
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 16:19
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GRIS	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#14
Elite Guru OKLAHOMA 7627 Posts Member since: 2013/1/27 22:26	Quote: BillH wrote: First, there's the cost of the drain in the garage and piping - minor $$ Then there's the EPA approved grease/oil separation sump/system Then the drain has to be connected to your sewer system or separate septic. And if you're in California there's: The Corp of Engineers Environmental 2 year study A $10,000 contribution to Nancy Pelosi's reelection fund And a notarized statement that ObamaCare is working flawlessly. AH, BUT YER A MAN AFTER ME OWN HEART.
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 16:45
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BillH	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#15
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: Bill what if you piped it to a 1000 gal holding tank and had that pumped out every now and then? Would they be all over that? Damn if I know Marcus, I was just going by what I heard a while back (the top 3 things I mentioned). A bunch of years ago I had looked at the sumps because I heard about the EPA stuff, then heard about having to connect to the sewer.
	Posted on: 2014/2/15 17:51
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Andrew	Re: Garage Snow Dissipation ...	#16
2013 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Jefferson City, MO 447 Posts Member since: 2008/1/6 0:00	Interesting that drains are not allowed. You cannot hardly get a garage in a house without a drain in my neck of the woods. Yes, it comes in very handy in the snow season. All you have to do is let the water drain and once the floor is dry, broom or leaf blow the salt and grime out! Thinking about it, my basement garage has 2 drains!!
	Posted on: 2014/2/17 14:53
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