For the past 24 years there are very few times that I’ve missed a Real Estate inspection. I’m there to represent the seller and usually the buyer, but also I am there to LEARN. It is always interesting. We had a couple septic inspections today and I learned something new.
See the photos showing a pipe with no cover? That happens to be the vent pipe above a bathroom on a vintage cabin. Those darn woodpeckers, thinking they are storing up food for the winter, have filled that open pipe with acorns. Their cousins and ancestors for many decades have done all that gathering and stashing for naught. Hundreds – oh, I’m guessing maybe thousands of acorns have found their way into the septic tank. They may even be the cause of the outlet tee and possibly the leach field needing replacing.
Yes, the cabin owner is bringing up a vent cover like this one:
You might want to make sure all your vents are covered. It could save a lot of $$$ someday on a septic repair to get the system working again.
Here is another tip! On days like this, you might want to visit the General Store for their large selection of ice cream and chilled coffees. Ah, yes…
It’s warm up here today but just heard its 115 degrees in Pauma Valley!
Thankful to be on this beautiful mountain!
Stay cool!
Bonnie Phelps, Realtor gearing up for several new listings heading your way!
760-533-1742
Palomar Mountain News 
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