[Jaggu]

Just remembered, flood gates are another perfectly workable solution. I have seen this here in India and it works. Only prerequisite is the compound should have good perimeter wall. Rest minor leaks always can be managed with minimal pumping or manual clearing.

There are many options of this. https://www.google.co.in/search?q=fl...w=1920&bih=984

https://thefloodcompany.co.uk/flood-...ess-compounds/

[GTO]

Originally Posted by SmartCat

This is too rare an event to plan ahead. There is no real solution either, because you will never know up to what level the water will rise.

Disagreed on both counts.

1. As you know, last week, Mumbai was hit by a cyclone. While nothing happened on the cyclone day, unexpectedly on the very next day, the lane flooded up! Pics below.

2. I've finalised the solution. Will be getting a twin-parking system like this installed in my driveway. Will help my car and also create an additional parking spot (added bonus).

[Behemoth]

Originally Posted by GTO

Disagreed on both counts.

1. As you know, last week, Mumbai was hit by a cyclone. While nothing happened on the cyclone day, unexpectedly on the very next day, the lane flooded up! Pics below.

2. I've finalised the solution. Will be getting a twin-parking system like this installed in my driveway. Will help my car and also create an additional parking spot (added bonus).

That's a good decision and probably this will be the only effective solution which can elevate your car substantially (upto 7 ft? off the ground and protect it from flooding). Just be careful that when they are installing it, all the electrical cables are off the ground and at least 4-5 ft off the ground, as otherwise floodwaters might damage the mechanism. Basically there are two types of technologies for this - one is a Screw type lifter and the other is a hydraulic type. In both cases the mechanisms can be mounted off the ground to prevent water damage.

Another simpler solution possible is something like this, which is a hydraulic scissor car lift ( the kind used by garages for car washing) - this can lift the car around 4 ft off the ground. These type are generally cheap and available ranging from 1-1.2 lacs.

[srini1785]

The best method is to get yourself a large enough water pump operated by a diesel engine. High capacity pumps suck out water in a few minutes. Cost would be prohibitively high for individual houses though. However, when all solutions are rendered impractical, this may be only possible solution. Especially so if you live in an apartment complex with strange association guidelines.

The downside is you need to choose carefully where you let the delivery end of the pump go. You don't want water coming back to your place or flood your neighbors costly garage. If the street has a proper storm water drain that supports such heavy discharge then its ok otherwise an open well or a sump has to be built.

P.S : The experience of holding the suction pipe is in itself overwhelming.

[Behemoth]

Here is another interesting solution which I found. This is a portable car lift, though the range of lifting is only 1 ft off the ground. May be an economical solution for people who are looking at a cheaper solution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU0UQYYt1pQ

This is a Mumbai based company and they have a range of Car Lifts available.
(I am not associated with them in any way)

http://autooneindia.com/product-cate...gle-post-lift/

Here is another Portable lift option (this one has a lift height of around 3.5 ft) and to me this looks like the best option (Dont know about the price though).



This is a video which shows the working of this type of lift. Doesn't seem to be too complex to install and it can be embedded within the floor itself. The Pump unit can also be kept at a distance safely out of the flood area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DafripJnV_Y

[Govardhansupra]

Originally Posted by Behemoth

These type are generally cheap and available ranging from 1-1.2 lacs.

Whoaa!!!! A lakh !! That's not very cheap, is it? The good part is that it will save you around 2 or more lakhs for the repairs of your car, and can also be used again and again for next floods and car services, and maybe even rent or lend it to others, an average Indian would not buy it.

The cheapest way would be to drive off to a place where the Altitude is high enough. That sure needs your sixth-sense to kick in. Trust your instincts, maybe!

Hey what happens when you fill maximum air into your tyres? Will the buoyant force be enough to keep the car floating?

How much do Jack's cost?
Luckily, and by God's grace, we have been never affected by floods, but my car has been flood-affected before we bought it, and was serviced fully from Toyota, and was owned by an ex-MP or MLA, which gave us the courage to go ahead and buy it.

[GTO]

The problem every year (has become an annual ritual). Pics taken earlier today. It flooded a lot more after this pic was taken.







Solution #1

Raised the front area which is now 4 feet above the road. Parked Superb safely there as the lane is still flooding up more (as I type this):


Solution #2

Raising the spot for 1 car by building a ramp with a smooth entry point. This will be ready in 2 weeks and is the Superb's permanent parking spot:


Solution #3

Getting a Wohr 1 + 1 stack parking unit installed for the BMW. Wohr model #411:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKkJUVwF2Gg

Summary:

When I am done, I will have flood-proof parking for 4 cars. Living on the beach has its pros & cons. If it weren't for covid lockdown-related delays (material & labour shortage), this project would've already been complete.

[RedTerrano]

Originally Posted by GTO

The problem every year (has become an annual ritual). Pics taken earlier today. It flooded a lot more after this pic was taken.

Just thinking out loud here. Perhaps an inflatable solution could be more price/space efficient?
I am a huge fan of Clive Cussler, especially his Dirk Pitt adventures. Many times, the characters discuss floating something up from the depths using huge cigar shaped inflatable air containers. In fact in one episode there is even a reference of using ping pong balls to raise a submerged plane or something.

In your case perhaps an inflatable pontoon platform could do the trick?
Something like this



Easy to install. Just pump in the air and anchor in position.
Easy to use. Just drive on top of it to park.
Easy to dismantle. Just deflate and stow away.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by RedTerrano

Just thinking out loud here. Perhaps an inflatable solution could be more price/space efficient?

Could work, man. But I like permanent fixes. That's why I am raising all the parking spots above the water level. As a personality, I like things & solutions that require the most minimal inputs from me.

[audioholic]

For my bike earlier this year, I had purchased a huge plastic cover with a zippable air tight lock. The bike has to be driven over the cover and the cover can be later raised till the top of the bike and zipped close. If such a solution is available then I feel this is the most practical solution especially if the risk of water logging is less than half the height of the car. Perhaps it would also work for a greater height but I am not sure how well the car would bear the increasing pressure of water.

Why I recommend this is because:
1. It would be the cheapest solution to procure.
2. It can be taken along with the car anywhere folded in the boot, especially if we are outside of our homes and get caught in sudden rainfall.
3. Even at home, it would be cost effective when we think of more than one car.

The effort goes into finding such a product or if we use a tarpaul it should be a seamless piece which would absolutely not let any water leak in.

[M00M]

Originally Posted by GTO

Getting a Wohr 1 + 1 stack parking unit installed for the BMW. Wohr model #411:
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Could you please share the costs and the contact number for this model ? I am trying to get 2 or 1 of these stack parking unit installed for my residence in GJ but unfortunately unable to find anyone. Have had multiple local guys show up with Chinese options but they just cant give me a proper quote or do the work. Thanks in advance.

[ike]

Originally Posted by GTO

Getting a Wohr 1 + 1 stack parking unit installed for the BMW. Wohr model #411:

Does this require electricity? Most of the time heavy rains and water logging means power failure but in Mumbai if all power lines are underground I guess it could still work. The rising water level can take out the generator too sometimes. An apartment I used to stay in had 24*7 power backup but during Cyclone Vardah in Chennai (Circa 2016) they ran out of diesel for the generator. Even though there was no water within the premises, the generator was unusable.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by M00M

Could you please share the costs and the contact number for this model ?

2.5 - 2.7 lakhs with GST for the Wohr Parklift 411 model with the higher 2.5 ton capacity (so it can hold a test-drive Endeavour). They have a slightly cheaper model with a 2-ton rating. Electrical wiring cost me 15 grand (they needed a 3-phase supply).

Talk to Sudhanva on 99875 86587.

Originally Posted by ike

Does this require electricity? Most of the time heavy rains and water logging means power failure but in Mumbai if all power lines are underground I guess it could still work.

Mumbai power supply is exceptional. No power cut even in this cyclone at our place. Plus, I plan to keep the car elevated all through the monsoon season.

[Tejas@perioimpl]

Why not simple ramps? Like we use for demonstrating articulation. Drive up during monsoons.
Other seasons pick up and store / stack vertically at the back.

[Fiestaboy]

Originally Posted by GTO

Getting a Wohr 1 + 1 stack parking unit installed for the BMW. Wohr model #411:

Summary:

When I am done, I will have flood-proof parking for 4 cars. Living on the beach has its pros & cons. If it weren't for covid lockdown-related delays (material & labour shortage), this project would've already been complete.

Hi GTO,
My 2 cents of thoughts:

1. when you raise the car through Wohr model, pls ensure your sidewalls of the building are also raised up, to tackle high wind speed situation/Cyclone. A raised vehicle with winds on sides & underneath of the car can make it move easily compared to the vehicle in ground. (where the wind is taken care by compound walls)
2. I can see tress around your walls & hence raising the walls or having enough protection above the car in Wohr lift will ensure that any branches falling will first be taken by walls or the protection surfaces that we build rather than by the car itself.

Note: Instead of Wohr model, a drive through lift (like below) can allow you to wash the vehicle too in raised position (esp the Jeep), but i can see that drive through lifts can't allow 2 cars to be parked in same place unlike Wohr model.