Good morning Case, flooded basements seem to be quite common these days. I can't believe the number of family and friends that have had this experience. So sorry to hear about your basement. This is a very timely video for all those who are dealing with this issue. Thanks for sharing, take care, Ben
A great video! Thanks. However, I would wrap the outside of the barrel with weed wrap (allows the water in and keeps the sand out), cement the barrel into the floor, and use a check valve between the sump pump and the white pvc pipe to keep water in the vertical part of the pipe from draining back into the well. Last, although you have ground water, I would keep the pump as low as possible and make it work. A 1/2 hp pump will have no problem getting rid of all that water.🙂
Thanks for uploading. Nice job. A few comments/questions. Just saw another video uploaded where the person outsourced it and it cost over $6k including backup battery powered pump. You saved a ton! Now my questions; why not put the sump near the wall where the piping would be much shorter? .. never seen a sump in the middle of the basement. I live in MA where the second leading cause of lung cancer(behind smoking) is radon. Leaving big gaps in the sump will let radon in the house if it's in the ground. Might be worth getting a $125 electonic continuous radon monitor since it varies with rain/water levels. Years ago I paid someone to install a sump and it wasn't sealed. My radon level went from 1.5 to 10 which is the equivalent of a pack of cigarettes per day. Good luck.
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Most houses over here do not have a basement but it is a great way to get access to the services at ground level and for storage. Great solution and it was great to watch the installation, it looked like a family project. Would it be worth putting to outlet into a drain so the water is taken away from your house?
Thanks Joseph. Unfortunately I do not have any drains to tie it into. They did not install a perimeter drain when they built the house 30 years ago, and digging it all up now would be a huge undertaking
Nice improvement. In Wisconsin the Sump Pump Basin must be at least an inch above the floor so no sewage does not enter the sump pump basin, Didn't see a lot of washed stone under the concrete floor
We just had a sump pump and perforated drain pipes leading to it installed 2 weeks ago…they used a 5 gallon bucket for the pump basin, they said because the water table was so high they couldn’t dig deep enough for a regular sized basin, the water table is so high that there’s been a couple inches of water in the bottom of the bucket at all times these past 2 weeks and we haven’t really had much rain but today is the 1st big rain since then here in Connecticut (we are getting 3-4 inches of rain) so really hoping our basement flooding days are behind us!! We got the Rigid smart sump pump that connects to my phone thru WiFi so I can monitor it which is awesome just not sure how I feel about it using a water level sensor instead of a floater but time will tell
UPDATE: The rigid smart pump was a failure the first big rain we got the pump was fully submerged in water and still wasn’t kicking on but the rigid app on my phone was telling us that the pump was in perfect working order, we got a everbilt sump pump from Home Depot and switched it out just in time as our basement was starting to take on a little water, a few days later our contractor ended up removing the bucket and digging deeper and putting a normal size sump basin and all has been well we can sleep in peace when it rains now
My home has a sump and pump already installed, but somehow the pump broke, and I wanted to see how to install a new one. Little did I know your video would start with digging a hole! lol. OK, I won't need to do that part, but one difference I see is that the sump in my home has 2 big inflow pipes/holes instead of a lot of little holes. So, 6 or a half dozen, would seem to be equivalent. ... I am wondering about the outlet pipe, it seems like it is putting the water outside, kind of close to your home. Mine is like that, too. But now I am thinking, I would want that water to go as far away from my home as reasonably possible, so it wouldn't go back to my foundation, and hence to my sump pump. lol, again.. Anyhow, you made a great video, and I learned a lot from it. Thank you for posting.
Those inlet pipes you have are weeping tiles. They run along the perimeter of your home and funnel water into the pit. Yes the outlet pipe needs to be extended or have it drain into a French drain catch basin
Did you install that check file share did a very nice job I like to use the caulk in there or could be cementing a talking to just the elasticity in Nassau you were very wise to use that
Yes the check valve is shown towards the end 👍 I agree about the elasticity of the caulking. Already took it up to do filter fabric in the update video ua-cam.com/video/TWsKnDVjEqM/v-deo.htmlsi=EKqQWFLueWSZA30l
I always see that you should install a sump pump at the lowest point in your house, but what if you floor is leveled, then where should I put the sump pump. Also my floor is not currently leveled but we want to do it. Should I do that before or after I install the sump pump?
Not being critical/ not complaining - just asking: Doesn't the caulk around the pit cover limit your access - or make it harder to remove the cover in the event you need to access the pump or pit?
Nice job Case. But should you not have it open around the top some for water to get in from on top of the floor. If it comes in at another location on the floor. And have a place to squeegee water into pump if needed. Just wondering.
Thanks Noel. Theoretically, there shouldn’t be any surface water. I could still squeegee water over as the cover is easily removable and has a large slot in it. Worst case I could add French gutter style floor drains leading to the pit
0:08, The thing about discharging the water that close to your house outside, is that over time all that water can go back into the earth & seep into your basement foundation. Water will find its way eventually over time, esp. at that volume
Im not telling you how to do the work but having no gravel and no landscape fabric will make the sand/soil go into the pump basin and could cause voids under your foundation...
I talked to my friend before installing it who is a master plumber with about 50 years experience. He’s seen a lot of clogged socks and clogged fabric that essentially turned into dirty filters that couldn’t be changed. That turned me away from the idea
In all likelihood, sand settles to the bottom of the basin. Setting the pump on a 1.5-2" riser (as was done here; I saw him cutting off the corners so it fit inside) will keep most of the sand from being sucked into the pump. Nonetheless, pumps can handle some particulate matter without damage. Optionally, wrap filter fabric around the bottom half of the pump, secured with baling wire. That'll serve as a filter and will be easier to remove, clean, and replace periodically. Wrapping the outside of the basin with filter fabric & then sealing the basin to the floor? Ugh. Imagine having to work on that again in a couple of yrs.
Hey Case. Did you know that when you are drilling into concrete you are creating silica dust. Silica is very hazardous to your lungs and has been proven to cause permanent damage to them. You should either use a HEPA vacuum system to capture the silica dust or use a water spray to keep the silica dust from getting into the air.
A couple of questions. Why didn't you dig the pit about 1.5 to 2" bigger than the basin, You could fill that space with small rocks. This filters the ground water coming into the basin, otherwise dirt/sand flowing in with the water will ruin the pump quickly. Why didn't you drill a hole in the discharge pipe. Why didn't you install a check valve in the discharge pipe to prevent all the water in the pipe from running back into the basin when the pump runs off, without this the pump could run too often burning it out.
I agree with Norman. Usually rocks are placed around that basin and that plastic basin is covered with net mesh to prevent soil and other solid debri from damaging your pump. But to each his own! Good job!
How has it performed so far? Looking to do this myself and my basement doesn't have and doesn't allow me to install a perimeter drain. Wondering if just the pit will be enough @@BuildALotAcres
No wrap around to bucket to keep the sand n muck out of the pump & bucket? I can guarantee you you'll end up with sand filling it all up and your pipes will be filled as well. Speaking to you as a homeowner who was sold a bill of goods and ended up having to pay another contractor to dig it alllll back up again and do it right. AND pay another $25,000 for wall anchors for bowed walls that mistake missing wrap caused.
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Now I have the guts to do it myself! Thank you man!
You can do it 👍
Good morning Case, flooded basements seem to be quite common these days. I can't believe the number of family and friends that have had this experience. So sorry to hear about your basement. This is a very timely video for all those who are dealing with this issue. Thanks for sharing, take care, Ben
Thank you sir. I hope it helps at least one person 👍
The sheer amount of stuff you know how to do amazes me. I wish more people knew about your channel.
Thank you 🙏 Me too 😢
Good job! It's great to see someone take on a project and get it done.
Thank you 🙏
You did a great job on the installation Case, your information will surely help others 👍🏻. Have a great one 👍🏻🙂🙋🏼♂️🍻
Thank you sir 🙏
A great video! Thanks. However, I would wrap the outside of the barrel with weed wrap (allows the water in and keeps the sand out), cement the barrel into the floor, and use a check valve between the sump pump and the white pvc pipe to keep water in the vertical part of the pipe from draining back into the well. Last, although you have ground water, I would keep the pump as low as possible and make it work. A 1/2 hp pump will have no problem getting rid of all that water.🙂
Great points. Thanks
Nice work Case! Getting the hole in the ground is by far the hardest part of that project. $300 some hard work and a lot of piece of mind. Take care!
Yes sir! Thank you 🙏
Thanks for uploading. Nice job. A few comments/questions. Just saw another video uploaded where the person outsourced it and it cost over $6k including backup battery powered pump. You saved a ton! Now my questions; why not put the sump near the wall where the piping would be much shorter? .. never seen a sump in the middle of the basement. I live in MA where the second leading cause of lung cancer(behind smoking) is radon. Leaving big gaps in the sump will let radon in the house if it's in the ground. Might be worth getting a $125 electonic continuous radon monitor since it varies with rain/water levels. Years ago I paid someone to install a sump and it wasn't sealed. My radon level went from 1.5 to 10 which is the equivalent of a pack of cigarettes per day. Good luck.
Great tips. 🙏 I hadn’t considered radon infiltration. I’m definitely going to look into it 👍
@@Diejevehdk I could have used a dam to stop all this water 💦 😁
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Thank you sir 🙏
Most houses over here do not have a basement but it is a great way to get access to the services at ground level and for storage. Great solution and it was great to watch the installation, it looked like a family project. Would it be worth putting to outlet into a drain so the water is taken away from your house?
Thanks Joseph. Unfortunately I do not have any drains to tie it into. They did not install a perimeter drain when they built the house 30 years ago, and digging it all up now would be a huge undertaking
Very helpful, I will try it 😅
Nice improvement. In Wisconsin the Sump Pump Basin must be at least an inch above the floor so no sewage does not enter the sump pump basin, Didn't see a lot of washed stone under the concrete floor
Thanks 👍 It seems they poured the slab over a bed of sand.
thanks
We just had a sump pump and perforated drain pipes leading to it installed 2 weeks ago…they used a 5 gallon bucket for the pump basin, they said because the water table was so high they couldn’t dig deep enough for a regular sized basin, the water table is so high that there’s been a couple inches of water in the bottom of the bucket at all times these past 2 weeks and we haven’t really had much rain but today is the 1st big rain since then here in Connecticut (we are getting 3-4 inches of rain) so really hoping our basement flooding days are behind us!! We got the Rigid smart sump pump that connects to my phone thru WiFi so I can monitor it which is awesome just not sure how I feel about it using a water level sensor instead of a floater but time will tell
UPDATE: The rigid smart pump was a failure the first big rain we got the pump was fully submerged in water and still wasn’t kicking on but the rigid app on my phone was telling us that the pump was in perfect working order, we got a everbilt sump pump from Home Depot and switched it out just in time as our basement was starting to take on a little water, a few days later our contractor ended up removing the bucket and digging deeper and putting a normal size sump basin and all has been well we can sleep in peace when it rains now
Thanks for the update, glad you got your issue resolved 👍
@@quartqwertbudisgood thank you
Awesome video! Thank you. I was curious if you could share your decision/thought process to place the sump pump in that spot? Thank you again.
It was out of the way and centrally located.
@@BuildALotAcres Thanks!!!
My home has a sump and pump already installed, but somehow the pump broke, and I wanted to see how to install a new one. Little did I know your video would start with digging a hole! lol. OK, I won't need to do that part, but one difference I see is that the sump in my home has 2 big inflow pipes/holes instead of a lot of little holes. So, 6 or a half dozen, would seem to be equivalent. ... I am wondering about the outlet pipe, it seems like it is putting the water outside, kind of close to your home. Mine is like that, too. But now I am thinking, I would want that water to go as far away from my home as reasonably possible, so it wouldn't go back to my foundation, and hence to my sump pump. lol, again.. Anyhow, you made a great video, and I learned a lot from it. Thank you for posting.
Thank you. Eventually I plan to pipe it further away from the foundation
Me, too.
Those inlet pipes you have are weeping tiles. They run along the perimeter of your home and funnel water into the pit. Yes the outlet pipe needs to be extended or have it drain into a French drain catch basin
Did you install that check file share did a very nice job I like to use the caulk in there or could be cementing a talking to just the elasticity in Nassau you were very wise to use that
Yes the check valve is shown towards the end 👍 I agree about the elasticity of the caulking. Already took it up to do filter fabric in the update video ua-cam.com/video/TWsKnDVjEqM/v-deo.htmlsi=EKqQWFLueWSZA30l
I always see that you should install a sump pump at the lowest point in your house, but what if you floor is leveled, then where should I put the sump pump. Also my floor is not currently leveled but we want to do it. Should I do that before or after I install the sump pump?
Install it at the lowest point 👍
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Not being critical/ not complaining - just asking: Doesn't the caulk around the pit cover limit your access - or make it harder to remove the cover in the event you need to access the pump or pit?
The caulking doesn’t touch the cover, just the pit itself. I can still remove the cover if need be. Cheers 🍻 👍
dumb question but need to know for rental purpose. but what's the name of the drill you used? jackhammer drill?
Hilti. Yes, does hammering and drilling
Rotary hammer
Nice job Case. But should you not have it open around the top some for water to get in from on top of the floor. If it comes in at another location on the floor. And have a place to squeegee water into pump if needed. Just wondering.
Thanks Noel. Theoretically, there shouldn’t be any surface water. I could still squeegee water over as the cover is easily removable and has a large slot in it. Worst case I could add French gutter style floor drains leading to the pit
@@BuildALotAcres 👍🏻. Better watch the cat, it will try to get into that slot on the cover. 🤭🤭🤭🤭
@@noelstractors-firewood57 Hahaha
Maybe a good idea to put a mesh cover around the outside of the bucket to keep sand out of the pump. Great job on the installation.
@@SC-mp5mh Thank you 🙏
Do you need to drill a weep hole in the PVC between the pump and the check valve to ensure the pump doesnt get air locked?
My friend who is a master plumber told me no
This is a requirement from the pump manufacturer - is there any reason why your plumber friend said no ?
Did you do it all with one drill bit?
Yes. Those carbide bits are like 15 years old now.
Has that union held up? We tried that in my house and the water pressure popped it off
Yes it has 👍
Where exactly do you know where to drill the hole?
I’d pick a low spot where the water puddles, but is also easy to pipe outside and is in general out of the way
0:08, The thing about discharging the water that close to your house outside, is that over time all that water can go back into the earth & seep into your basement foundation. Water will find its way eventually over time, esp. at that volume
I did a follow up video where I piped it about 60 feet away
So are we just picking up ground water with no drain tile going in? Was the last shot of This Sucks a before?🦇
The thumbnail is after I started digging the pit. The water enters through the holes in the bottom of the pump chamber.
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Im not telling you how to do the work but having no gravel and no landscape fabric will make the sand/soil go into the pump basin and could cause voids under your foundation...
I’m going to take the pit back up and add fabric 👍
You should have put screening around the basin so sand doesn’t enter and get sucked up by the pump causing premature failure
I talked to my friend before installing it who is a master plumber with about 50 years experience. He’s seen a lot of clogged socks and clogged fabric that essentially turned into dirty filters that couldn’t be changed. That turned me away from the idea
what about putting gravel around the basin instead?@@BuildALotAcres
@@drewdonhamIf I have a lot of issues with sediment coming in I'll enlarge the opening, and add stone and fabric I think 👍
In all likelihood, sand settles to the bottom of the basin.
Setting the pump on a 1.5-2" riser (as was done here; I saw him cutting off the corners so it fit inside) will keep most of the sand from being sucked into the pump. Nonetheless, pumps can handle some particulate matter without damage.
Optionally, wrap filter fabric around the bottom half of the pump, secured with baling wire. That'll serve as a filter and will be easier to remove, clean, and replace periodically. Wrapping the outside of the basin with filter fabric & then sealing the basin to the floor? Ugh. Imagine having to work on that again in a couple of yrs.
Hey Case. Did you know that when you are drilling into concrete you are creating silica dust. Silica is very hazardous to your lungs and has been proven to cause permanent damage to them. You should either use a HEPA vacuum system to capture the silica dust or use a water spray to keep the silica dust from getting into the air.
Thank you for the info 👍
Oops lol
4:05, maybe a chop gun with a spade or pointed bit would be faster?
It didn’t take too long with these bits
Jeez!!! Good job but rent an electric jackhammer. I’ve never seen such a perfect hole with a hammer drill
Thanks 🙏
A couple of questions. Why didn't you dig the pit about 1.5 to 2" bigger than the basin, You could fill that space with small rocks. This filters the ground water coming into the basin, otherwise dirt/sand flowing in with the water will ruin the pump quickly. Why didn't you drill a hole in the discharge pipe. Why didn't you install a check valve in the discharge pipe to prevent all the water in the pipe from running back into the basin when the pump runs off, without this the pump could run too often burning it out.
The check valve is in the video clear as day Norman. Maybe re watch the video?
I agree with Norman. Usually rocks are placed around that basin and that plastic basin is covered with net mesh to prevent soil and other solid debri from damaging your pump. But to each his own! Good job!
@@joshuagillego9486 Thank you 🙏 Hopefully it’ll be fine🤞
How has it performed so far? Looking to do this myself and my basement doesn't have and doesn't allow me to install a perimeter drain. Wondering if just the pit will be enough @@BuildALotAcres
@@brandonbailey4491 So far it’s done very well. I do still need to trench a pipe outside for the sump line to dump into.
Sump would be even better if a floor drain ran into it.
I suck at cualking as well lol
Lol
you need a check valve for sure
I agree. Otherwise the water will keep falling back into the pit and cycling the pump.
I installed 3 in my house with no check valves and no problems who cares if a tiny bit comes back into the sump
No wrap around to bucket to keep the sand n muck out of the pump & bucket? I can guarantee you you'll end up with sand filling it all up and your pipes will be filled as well. Speaking to you as a homeowner who was sold a bill of goods and ended up having to pay another contractor to dig it alllll back up again and do it right. AND pay another $25,000 for wall anchors for bowed walls that mistake missing wrap caused.
I appreciate the candid advice. 🙏 With so many people commenting on it, I do think I’m going to take the pit back up and add the fabric 👍
I did this few months ago and now there's a big hole in my grass
You could attach a pipe with elbows to the outlet and run it away from the house 👍
What? I wish that we're just turning the comments off for all the stupid people that are out there.
All comments still drive the algorithm to recommend the video 😁
The comment section is definitely helpful in videos like these, great video btw I had no idea how to get started 👍 thanks!
@@quartqwertbudisgood Yes sir 👍
Im sorry sir but the installation is invalid. I do this type of work for a living.