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In my experience if you want the hard wood you have to look for someone down in the valley that is selling reclaimed orchard wood. I personally don’t like buying too much pine because I am under the impression that pine, as a soft wood, leaves more of a tar residue in the flue system. I will look for the name of the past people we used and post it. I don’t go through very much so the name is not top of mind.
Steve
Should I introduce this at the tank level or the leach line level. We have a pump up system. Would the copper sulfate fact the enzymatic process in the tank if introduced there? Are there any other consequences of using copper sulfate as far as any impact on any other trees on the property?
Thanks
SteveI’m interested in locating some good local fire wood in Arnold. Would prefer Pine/Cedar but maybe some oak also.
Spit and 14-16 inch length.Full cord or more depending on price.
Any reliable leads would be appreciated.Thanks
Cabin Still!What you want to put in the septic is Copper Sulfate, available from the hardware store. This is should kill of any roots.
Thanks for all the great input. I am going to do a more thorough inspection on my own before deciding to,have someone in. As I said, we have had trouble, just want to stay ahead of it. Will probably trim away any roots that may be attempting to infiltrate. I have also heard that rock salt in the leach lines helps stunt root creep into the lines.
Steve
I’m considering installing a garage door opener for a roll-up. Any recommendations for local installer? Thanks!
Great post Scott, that’s what I like best about Joe’s website, dependable information. Mntdad, can you share the Foothill price with us? I honesty don’t know what a fair price would be for a septic service. It would be helpful to the rest of us to be able to compare prices as it sounds like both businesses did a satisfying job.
I used El Dorado Septic Service out of Sonora. Phone is 209-536-1925. The guy did a very thorough job. The tank had not been pumped in 25 years of part-time use. He said it was in great shape. I don’t have a garbage disposal, dish washer or clothes washer. Total cost was $485 and that included finding the septic tank and the lids.
ScottI just had Foothill Sanitary (Copperopolis) pump ours.
Arrived as scheduled, Price was fair.Foothill Sanitary
209-785-6160
https://www.foothillsanitary.comYou will save some money if you can expose the lids before arrival.
I would like a recommendation for someone to come and inspect our septic tank and possibly empty it out. It is about 14 years old. Tu has never been serviced. This is a second home so doesn’t get heavy use.
Thanks
Steve
Whoops – typo in previous post:
>>Most of the single track trail has a firewood running more or less parallel to it on the town side>>
Firewood should read “fire road” — thanks autocorrect!
Hi Steve
Yes the Arnold Rim Trail is long! You can see the homepage at
Go to the “Trail Info” page, and you will see an overview map with 2 inset blow-ups of the most popular loops — the San Antonio Creek loop of 5 miles, and the Cowell Creek Loop of 3.5 miles. Both have parking areas in town.
I usually use the trailhead at the Logging Museum, especially if I am taking guests and we go through the museum before or after. The first segment of this part is paved and very accessible, with some interpretive signs. You can also take a dip in the lake afterwards!
Most of the single track trail has a firewood running more or less parallel to it on the town side, which you will see a few places. This can be used as a bail-out route if the loops get too long (though they are not really scenic).
The coolest parts are the “Top of the World” which is a ridge with views in all directions, and “Cougar Rock”. A couple of waterfalls are also possible to visit with side spurs.
My favorite time to go when the Dogwoods bloom. The whole forest understory explodes in flowers and even a short trip is amazing. Falls colors are also great and coming up soon.
Enjoy & let us know what you think!
Michelle
