A Sanitation System Checklist - Consult Before Buying Somebody Else's Problem

Given that nearly half of all the homes in America are on septic systems, anyone buying a home outside major metropolitan areas has a one in two chance of ending up with a septic system. Few states require inspection of sanitation systems before allowing homeowners to sell. The assumption is that you, the potential buyer, will do your own inspection. The same would be true when buying commercial buildings. Here is a walk-through list of what to ask and what to do.

First
What type of sanitation is in place?
If the property has city hookup, what is the monthly fee?
If the property is new but permitted for city hookup, what will be the cost?

With city sewer hookup you need go no further with this checklist.

Second
What sanitation system is in place?
When was it first used?
What records are available showing problems, repairs and any alterations?

Without a trustworthy maintenance record you are about to buy a pig in a poke.

Third If the sanitation system is a septic system, ask these questions:

When was it installed?
Have there been any problems?
Where is the maintenance documentation?
What is the cost of operating the system?
How often does it need routine monitoring and servicing?
How long is the system expected to last?

Fourth Ask to inspect the leech field.

The leech field is the area where perforated lines have been laid below the ground surface. Treated waste is dispersed through these lines and discharges into the ground. Look for pools of water and areas of mud on the surface of this area. These would be indicators that the treated waste matter is not percolating into the ground properly: a red flag.

Look for ruts and tire tracks. Driving a vehicle, tractor or heavy machinery over a leechfield can crack or compress the leech lines: a red flag.

Check for the access manhole cover where the septic system would be pumped. Also check for how the system's tanks or treatment chambers are accessed. In both cases be sure the access is secured against a small child accidentally falling or climbing into the system. Any access covers should be out of the traffic pattern of vehicles and machinery so as to ensure that the cover will not be accidentally be damaged or loosened. This is important in places where snow could cover them to the point that a driver would not know they are there.

Fifth If the property does not have city hookup or a septic system ask these questions about the alternative system:

What is the system?
When was it installed?
How long is it expected to last?
How does it work?
What does it cost to operate?
What are you supposed to do to keep the system operating well?
What problems have there been and when did the problems occur?
What was the solultion and how much did it cost?
Where are the service and maintenance records?

Then: ask for a demonstration.

Remember: aside from the toilet, most of a home's sanitation system is hidden from view. That makes it easy to take for granted that everything is in working order. The tendency is to ignore what is not visible. Sanitation is one of the hidden foundations on which any civilization rests. At the current time in our history that foundation could be in considerably better condition than is the case!

Losoncy is the president of Clean Up America, Inc, a company that markets a new type of waterless toilet/sanitation system known as the Eloo. To learn more about Eloos go to http://www.eloo.us

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Golf Swing Tips, Helping Your Golf Game

Maintaining a good golf swing is a never ending endeavor in each golfer's life. Even if you have a fairly good golf swing there are times when parts of your swing break down. Why this happens is a much thought over and discussed subject. When this happens you will find your self analyzing all the parts of your swing that take place before the club impacts the ball. When things go wrong with your golf swing you most assuredly start looking for good a golf swing tip to correct your problem.

Every good golf swing starts with a good address and setup procedure. However a good golf swing tip is to look at how and where you end your golf swing. The end of your golf swing will in many times tell you how well you preformed the basic parts of the swing prior to that point. Knowing what a good finish looks and fells like will give you the feedback and muscle memory to make a good golf swing.

The end of a good golf swing follow through should find your hands over your left shoulder and left of your head. This tells you that your arms have swung freely through impact on a path and plane that is relatively straight. Probably even more important is the after swing weight distribution. As you complete your golf swing rotation into your follow through, you should feel that about 80 to 90 percent of your weight should be on the outside of your front foot. Conversely only 10 percent will be on your back foot as you raise onto its toe. All of this movement must be conducted with good balance to the point that you should be able to raise your back foot without falling over. Without good balance you cannot really achieve a good golf swing.

Another good golf swing tip is to check your swing rotation. Proper golf swing rotation will end with your belly button and your sternum pointing at the target. This tells you that you have rotated you hips correctly. If you are not making it around for full rotation you probably slid your hips toward the target instead of rotating them. Another key indicator of proper rotation is that your front or left hip will be higher than the right or back hip. As a result your body will have noticeable tilt to the right. This means your back is on the same straight angle it was on during your take away and point of impact. All of which are good indicators of a good golf swing.

The end of a good golf swing can in many cases tell you what you are doing well and what you are not. A proper analysis of the end of your follow through will provide you with a good golf swing tip to correct any possible problems.

James Kesel, MS, is the publisher of Good Golf Swing website. Providing information on golf swing tips, putting tips, golf training aids, golf instruction and the latest and best golf ebooks.

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