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badfinger 
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 Posted: June 06 2012 at 7:26pm |
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I had a friend that worked for UDK and he said to only use fans and not heat....heat helps grow mold. If it were me (and I have had 5 gallons on the floor before) I would just use fans and no heat. When I had to do it I pulled up as much carpet as I could to let under it breathe, and then just rekick the carpet back in place once I felt comfortable
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Posted: June 06 2012 at 10:08pm |
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Oh come on Dion... if you use a gate valve on a herbie its almost fool proof, lol!
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Dion Richins
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Posted: June 06 2012 at 10:21pm |
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Did you just call me a fool????? ;)
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Posted: June 06 2012 at 11:54pm |
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Yes he did!
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Posted: June 07 2012 at 8:34am |
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When I had to do it I pulled up as much carpet as I could to let under it breathe, and then just rekick the carpet back in place once I felt comfortable |
Pulling up carpet and putting it back down correctly isnt really like lifting the rug and hanging it out to dry.
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Posted: June 07 2012 at 9:14am |
Tanuki wrote:
badfinger wrote:
When I had to do it I pulled up as much carpet as I could to let under it breathe, and then just rekick the carpet back in place once I felt comfortable |
Pulling up carpet and putting it back down correctly isnt really like lifting the rug and hanging it out to dry.
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I consider myself to be pretty handy but that's how I felt too. I've never really messed with carpet before.
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Posted: June 07 2012 at 9:22am |
I ahve a UV Heat Light that i use to Dry Automotive paint that would work alot better than a space Heater. If you would like to borrow it. Its kinda bulky but works fantastic for dry drying carpet. Been there done that.  |
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Posted: June 07 2012 at 10:05am |
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I've had some experience installing carpet and my dad and friends have most the tools that's why I felt fine doing it.....carpets not hard, just takes a tole on your knees. If you have ever seen or installed carpet you would know what I mean. You just have to use a carpet kicker to get it back in place correctly as long as it doesn't need to be restretched, that's where it gets tricky. Not hard just more tools.
If you were closer to me I would come help, but I would take builder up on his offer and you shouldn't have any issues
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Posted: June 07 2012 at 1:02pm |
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I think you'll be fine the way you're going. I have also had a few floods, and although they're a HUGE pain, fortunately like Dion says, saltwater doesn't grow mold, at least not nearly as much as fresh. A good carpet cleaner machine will remove any visible sale residue and you're good. Best of luck!
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Posted: June 07 2012 at 5:12pm |
lmao Dion just read that agian and it could be taken the wrong way...you know your my buddy lol 
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Posted: June 07 2012 at 8:21pm |
 I know...Had to give you a hard time though!!!!
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Posted: June 07 2012 at 8:31pm |
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I hate to give my bad experience, but I did the same thing that people are recommending and we had about 5 gallons or so of water flow out as well. We didn't realize until when we moved out of our house and selling the tank that we did have
MOLD! We had a 110 .
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