How to replace a SUMP PUMP so it lasts FOREVER!
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- Опубліковано 13 лис 2023
- The most important but most overlooked step of a sump pump installation is the weep hole.
If the sump pump already already has a manufactured weep hole, why should you drill your own? We go over this in great explanation in this video giving real world demonstration and views as to what exactly a weep hole is and why you should drill one.
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Probably the best explanation for installing a sump pump.
Thanks!
lol. Love the last part for the electricians!
thanks for the pearls!
Yep!
Came for the sump pump content, stayed for the shots taken at sparkies!!
In all seriousness, you do a great job of explaining concepts -- thanks for the content!
We're always taking shots at sparkies!
Production, knowledge and humour 😂 value of this ‘plumbing’ video is amazing! 😮
Glad you enjoyed it!
Shot coffee out my nose over that closing comment. Actually, Electricians use the “boot broom” method, just need to find the closest floor register, lift the vent grille and finish up with a carefully aimed shuffle.
They think they're above the law! 😂
I don't think I've ever seen a broom in an electricians van. Kneeling on a cut piece of wire really wakes you up. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
You bet!
Thanks for taking the time to thoroughly explain the reason for the weep hole. I am in the process of installing a sump pump and will make sure to drill an angled hole in the pvc below the check valve.
Glad it helped
I'm a general contractor and I loved your comment about the broom! Lmao so true!
It's true though!
Loved that last part. LOL
Thanks for the video
You're welcome!
Totally agree. The messiest sub I have is definitely the sparky
I know right!
@7:42 HAHA
Yep!
I like your knowledgeable video ❤
But I don't get its,sweep hole hights base on folat switch/sub pump's hights?
I don't think I understand what you're asking...
@@SmedleyPlumbing Is sweep hole can make anywhere between check valve and pump?
@@chun-hanchen1164 yes they can be drilled anywhere between the pump and the check valve as long as it's drilled within the basin.
the check valve in my sump was installed a few inches above the sump. Can that cause a problem?
Nope. You should be good as long as there is a weep hole between the pump and the check valve.
@@SmedleyPlumbing that's great to know. much appreciated
Dear Mr. Smedley, I'm an Electrician and I take deeeep offense to your accusation that we do not clean up after ourselves!! I may also be triggered and outraged. Yes, I do know what a broom is. I think I may have one somewhere in storage.
And I have no doubt it will stay there until you make the helper go get it.
really should just ziptie the float switch on permanently then get a soild state waterlevel detector switch and plug the pump into that so that once the water reaches the level of the detector it powers on the pump. And you really should have a redundant pump system plugged into a separate power circuit entirely with a battery backup somewhere (whole house or just for the pump, either is cheaper than a flooded basement loaded with mechanical equipment and other valuables). Floats suck because eventually those internal mechanical power contacts will arc and fuse then your pump will burn itself out and you will be screwed. Ask me how I know this.
You're making a lot of financial decisions for the customer. Not all customers just open their wallet and say "give me the best!"
@@SmedleyPlumbing well the title of the video is "how to replace a sump pump so it lasts *FOREVER*" That last part is pretty important and false if you expect that switch to not fail suddenly eventually. Just google "sump pump switch fail" and you'll see it's pretty common. And 30ish bucks for the bare minimum solid state level detector isn't exactly a life changing financial decision for anyone. Just saying. And the whole redundant system part is just a suggestion for foolproof peace of mind for those who want it to cover all bases you didn't, which I think is fair. Don't you??? You should be pinning this comment instead of criticising it.
7:40 to all you contractors out there actually (Except you guys that is). Septic contractors were called back here to pick up their coke cans, pizza boxes and pvc off-cuts they had thrown in our hedge! Really...
Good!