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How do I find where my sump pump drains?
It starts with locating the sump pump in the basement or crawlspace. This will be in a pit that looks like a round garbage can buried in the floor. You will see a steel or plastic lid on the can. Locate the pipe that is coming vertically out of the pit.
How do you discharge a sump pump?
How to Run a Sump Pump Drain Line
- Attach a length of PVC pipe to the discharge on the sump pump.
- Drill a 1/4-inch hole in the PVC pipe about six inches above the sump pump discharge to serve as a weep hole.
- Install a vertical check valve in the discharge line above the weep hole, using a hacksaw to cut into the pipe.
Can I drain dehumidifier into sump pump?
Depending on how much moisture is being collected from the air, a dehumidifier bucket typically needs to be emptied every day or two. By attaching a hose and allowing it to drain into a sump pump, you can eliminate the need to empty the humidifier.
How can I drain water away from my sump pump?
Please try again later. Many homes have a drain line from their sump pump which spills out on top of the soil next to the house. This makes for a soggy area and can erode the soil. A better method is to dig a trench and bury the line to carry water away from the home to a desired location.
Where to dig sump pump and discharge line?
Digging the trench can be easy – or difficult depending on the soil, depth and the trench length. Start digging from the where the discharge pipe exits the home and end as the drain point. Make sure to dig and lay the PVC pipe at a slight downhill so the water drains easily from the pipes.
How does a sump pump work on a French drain?
Its easy, Quick and Fast! You will need to install your French Drain with catch basins to collect the water, then send that water to a sump pit. From there, a sump pump lifts the water up and sends it out to the street or storm through the discharge pipe. How far can you pump it? Watch this video!!!
What’s the best way to route a sump pump?
We suggest giving your route at least three to four inches to ensure that biting cold temperatures don’t cause pump failure. If you have a drainage ditch in your yard or anywhere similar, consider routing the sump pump drain to that. It’s simple, but it makes sense. Check your HOA guidelines, if you have an HOA.