The method i found that worked for me was running the discharge line above ground (Schedule 40 PVC) and discharging it into a dry basin/gravel pit. That way i could go outside and easily check if the line was clear. It was also easier to clear jams or snake it. My backup system is plumbed into the city sewer (illegal i know, but it was there when i bought the house) its not capable of freezing as the entire circuit is indoor
i have fallen down the rabbit hole of sump pumps lol. Great video! I have a question about that sump pump discharge pipe you demonstrate in this video. Mine seemingly seems to just go down into the city line and doesnt have that extra opening incase things were frozen. is that something I should mention to my builder?? My home is brand new and still under warranty.
That's a great question! Of course things are changing all the time so the only one I'm familiar with is the one that has the extra discharge opening. I would definitely ask my builder about this. Would appreciate if you share the answer!
To be clear when we say "city sewer system" we are referring to the city storm water sewer system, not the sanitary sewer system. Storm water systems handle water only and it typically goes to a storm water retention pond.
Hi Nancy, sorry for the late reply. The discharge system you select is really depending on what your municipality offers. In this example, the municipality has set up a system that ties into the storm water retention system under ground. Some municipalities especially the older ones won't have a system like this in place. Meaning you have to just have surface drainage through a flexible pipe that runs on top of your lawn to the street curb. Check with your municipality first before making any investments.
Thanks for watching our video! To be clear when we say "city sewer system" we are referring to the city storm water sewer system, not the sanitary sewer system. Storm water systems handle water only and it typically goes to a storm water retention pond.
The method i found that worked for me was running the discharge line above ground (Schedule 40 PVC) and discharging it into a dry basin/gravel pit. That way i could go outside and easily check if the line was clear. It was also easier to clear jams or snake it. My backup system is plumbed into the city sewer (illegal i know, but it was there when i bought the house) its not capable of freezing as the entire circuit is indoor
Why is everything so crooked?
i have fallen down the rabbit hole of sump pumps lol. Great video! I have a question about that sump pump discharge pipe you demonstrate in this video. Mine seemingly seems to just go down into the city line and doesnt have that extra opening incase things were frozen. is that something I should mention to my builder?? My home is brand new and still under warranty.
Good question, ask him. Just another homeowner…..Jim
That's a great question! Of course things are changing all the time so the only one I'm familiar with is the one that has the extra discharge opening. I would definitely ask my builder about this. Would appreciate if you share the answer!
Water will discharge on snow ice ,how can we privent that ?
isn't it illegal to dump sump pump water into the city sewer?
It is illegal to dump into the City's sanitary sewer but not into the storm sewer!
To be clear when we say "city sewer system" we are referring to the city storm water sewer system, not the sanitary sewer system. Storm water systems handle water only and it typically goes to a storm water retention pond.
Where can you purchase this?
Hi Nancy, sorry for the late reply. The discharge system you select is really depending on what your municipality offers. In this example, the municipality has set up a system that ties into the storm water retention system under ground. Some municipalities especially the older ones won't have a system like this in place. Meaning you have to just have surface drainage through a flexible pipe that runs on top of your lawn to the street curb. Check with your municipality first before making any investments.
Pumping to the city sewer system would never be allowed in our area
Thanks for watching our video! To be clear when we say "city sewer system" we are referring to the city storm water sewer system, not the sanitary sewer system. Storm water systems handle water only and it typically goes to a storm water retention pond.
@Brian Cyr OMG a reply on a 2 year old video! Wow! Thanks for the video