How to solve leeches sucking the system dry

You must have a leak somewhere else.

If the worms are inside the tank, then it's a closed system. The water they drink must be coming out of their rear ends and back into the tank.

If there's no water coming into your shower or bath, then there's a blockage or leak between the tank and the shower. The worms aren't impacting the volume of water in the system at all.

Boil them.

riemann wrote: »

I know it may appear too drastic to some, but have you considered getting the leeches sterilised?

That way at least the problem will solve itself with time, as opposed to them breeding and multiplying, perhaps causing infentations in your neighbours system or even further afield.

Would require tiny surgeons.

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Ah here. Was expecting this to be a dole bashing thread.

It might get there yet.


And in that case ....I will decide who the real worms are! :mad:

Have you consulted a plumber?

Dole needs to be on a sliding scale, cut it off after 18 months.

JeffKenna wrote: »

Dole needs to be on a sliding scale, cut it off after 18 months.

Like the aquatic worm your average dolee goes a lot of good in the world. A lot of them are caring for children that would otherwise bother us or old people that would try and regale us with their stories.

They are the fabric of society ..the damn that keeps the water back.

If we made everyone go to work. Society as we know it would collapse.

I am sorry ...but you haven't thought this through.

You need them more than they need you.

Could someone explain this :

Person (A) has depression or tendencies that way or other mental health issues.

Why instead of helping themselves, mindfulness, an attitude of gratitude, walking, cooking or any uplifting way of minding and taking care of themselves they take to ruminating and or ranting about those on welfare watching want others have and resenting it, imagining what others have and resenting as a coping mechanism.

Its even more puzzling when its an obviously intelligent person who must have some insight to themselves.

mariaalice wrote: »

Could someone explain this :

Person (A) has depression or tendencies that way or other mental health issues.

Why instead of helping themselves, mindfulness, an attitude of gratitude, walking, cooking or any uplifting way of minding and taking care of themselves they take to ruminating and or ranting about those on welfare watching want others have and resenting it, imagining what others have and resenting as a coping mechanism.

Its even more puzzling when its an obviously intelligent person who must have some insight to themselves.

Erm, are you in the right thread?

mariaalice wrote: »

Could someone explain this :

Person (A) has depression or tendencies that way or other mental health issues.

Why instead of helping themselves, mindfulness, an attitude of gratitude, walking, cooking or any uplifting way of minding and taking care of themselves they take to ruminating and or ranting about those on welfare watching want others have and resenting it, imagining what others have and resenting as a coping mechanism.

Its even more puzzling when its an obviously intelligent person who must have some insight to themselves.

Maybe they want to be on welfare. Good point!

seamus wrote: »

Blaming external actors for personal dissatisfaction is far easier than introspection, because it requires no action and doesn't impact the ego.

It's a form of denial and it's a really easy rabbit hole to get sucked into if you're surrounded by lots of other people who also blame external factors for their unhappiness.

Vibes, get the waterfire!!!

I would add bleach, and leave overnight, then flush the system. Flush through the cold tap in the bathroom not through the showerhead though.

riemann wrote: »

I know it may appear too drastic to some, but have you considered getting the leeches sterilised?

That way at least the problem will solve itself with time, as opposed to them breeding and multiplying, perhaps causing infentations in your neighbours system or even further afield.

May need a referendum.

mariaalice wrote: »

Could someone explain this :

Person (A) has depression or tendencies that way or other mental health issues.

Why instead of helping themselves, mindfulness, an attitude of gratitude, walking, cooking or any uplifting way of minding and taking care of themselves they take to ruminating and or ranting about those on welfare watching want others have and resenting it, imagining what others have and resenting as a coping mechanism.

Its even more puzzling when its an obviously intelligent person who must have some insight to themselves.

Picking the leeches of the inside of the tank one by one is great for the ould mindfulness. Pure zen.
Almost the same level of deep inner satisfaction as one might have on hanging up the phone after dobbing a chancer into the welfare people.

https://www.campbells.com/kitchen/recipes/worm-soup-with-bat-wings/