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  • @clockbuilderhg
    @clockbuilderhg 3 роки тому +7

    I remember you working on those pumps some years ago. Good work Steve!

  • @warrend114
    @warrend114 Рік тому

    Already swapped the switch outta my zoeller at 1.5 years old (was running for two days stright)
    ...How long are the switches lasting in the libertys?

  • @billis0509
    @billis0509 3 роки тому +21

    I guess that flex tape can’t replace a plumber after all

    • @badandyg
      @badandyg 3 роки тому

      That was white duct tape

  • @gordonbrinker
    @gordonbrinker 3 роки тому +6

    The Zoeller M53, M57 & 98 installation instructions still recommend drilling a hole in the pipe.

  • @picklerix6162
    @picklerix6162 3 роки тому +15

    “I don’t what this shit is but it won’t stop a leak.”

  • @55098
    @55098 3 роки тому +8

    When in doubt change er out mama
    Take care all

  • @WeatherNut27
    @WeatherNut27 3 роки тому +3

    That water level rose quick! Love that Liberty pump, so quiet and looks built strong. That annoying tape must of been white Flex Tape.

  • @JohnnyCab
    @JohnnyCab 3 роки тому +1

    How come you don't use the purple cleaner so before you know what parts you didn't miss before gluing

  • @sodasandwich
    @sodasandwich 3 роки тому +1

    had 2 seperate pits installed after superstorm Sandy with Zoeller pumps and check valves at the 2 lowest corners of the basement. so far so good! they are almost 10 years old now.i know replacement should be at 7 years max but i check on them all the time. when one finally dies i will just replace the bad one because the interior piping is looped so if one pump dies the other will pick up. i also keep a floor pump around as last resort i figure. i do flush out the pit once a year with hot water and dish soap and if real bad vaccuum the crap out. one issue ive had with both pumps is the plastic pit box overtime bowed andbellied inward in the center of the box just enough to wedge the float stuck in the on position. the metal guard didnt help the float because the bellied part curved just enough under it causing the float to get stuck on the side wall. i ended up wedging things so it wouldnt get stuck but due to vibrations it goes back to the same spot so im gonna cut the pipe add in some angle and space it better from the wall. thanks for your video!

  • @patrickwilson9833
    @patrickwilson9833 3 роки тому

    Great work Steve get er out and install that liberty..zoeller pumps have had a problem with the float switch for the past 6 to 8 months now a lot of recalls on pumps installed

  • @dennisjones8991
    @dennisjones8991 3 роки тому

    Just curious, if the pump still works, why not set the float to the top, so that it WILL stay ON, and use a separate float switch that you plug the pump into?
    Is this a good idea? Is this a bad idea and WHY?

  • @wilbertbirdner1303
    @wilbertbirdner1303 3 роки тому +8

    If the water comes up 2 feet I'd have 3 pumps in there. Looks like he keeps your dental records down there.

  • @timothytoolman927
    @timothytoolman927 3 роки тому +7

    That pump was spitting like Nancy Pelosi !!

  • @jacksondavis8624
    @jacksondavis8624 3 роки тому

    Cool, I saw the videos of you working on that system back from like 2014.

  • @lou_mat8256
    @lou_mat8256 Рік тому

    I need help sump is shorted out I took it out of it’s hole and took it apart and it still doesn’t turn on. When the float goes in the up position it shorts out I need help!!

  • @matthewbestdfghy
    @matthewbestdfghy 3 роки тому +12

    3 or 4 years. My sump pump is like 40 years old. Still working fine.

    • @papiboom6969
      @papiboom6969 3 роки тому

      40 years old???? Replace it don’t cheap out as you might regret it

    • @matthewbestdfghy
      @matthewbestdfghy 3 роки тому

      @@papiboom6969As cheap quality as the brand new ones are. It would probably outlast anything I would buy. Plus the biggest thing that fails on them is the float switch, and it has already been replaced.

    • @papiboom6969
      @papiboom6969 3 роки тому

      @@matthewbestdfghy I understand that but 40 years like holy shit how fast does it pump can it even handle heavy rain and floods?

    • @matthewbestdfghy
      @matthewbestdfghy 3 роки тому

      @@papiboom6969 not a problem. Older stuff works better lasts longer. All metal. No plastic parts to easily fail.

    • @papiboom6969
      @papiboom6969 3 роки тому

      @@matthewbestdfghy Ok yeah that does make sense.

  • @williegillie5712
    @williegillie5712 3 роки тому

    I can’t believe the amount of water these sump pumps spit out. A buddy of mine needed one. His place gets about 6 inches of water if the sump pump decides to quit . They can always tell when it quits. The hot water quits because 6 inches of water puts the water line above the hot water heater burner. No hot water? Sump pump quit working. Nice work Steve

  • @raymoran40
    @raymoran40 3 роки тому +1

    You are on point with all your videos I've been doing Plumbing very long keep up the good work I enjoy watching it

  • @ask43242flight
    @ask43242flight 3 роки тому

    what is replacement pump model?

  • @oldhandyluke
    @oldhandyluke 3 роки тому +2

    My Zoeller sump pump failed on December 16th and we came down to find 2 inched of water on the floor. the water even got to a brand new 20 inch Husqvarna chain saw which was a Christmas gift from my mom to my step father. luckily when I removed it from the box it was un touched. I put back in a Zoeller as the one we had lasted us 15 years.
    I did film it and might upload it if I like the video I put together.

    • @oldhandyluke
      @oldhandyluke 3 роки тому +1

      @@throttlebottle5906 your definitely right I suggested a water powered one. I plan to revisit it and install the backup and recipe it outside instead of going into our sewer. I'm only 17 and this is my parents house so I will have to get it past them first before I can change anything.

    • @rustyme1122
      @rustyme1122 3 роки тому

      Running any pump to failure is a bad idea, unless you don't mind a flooded basement. Periodic change out and routine visual inspections are necessary for any system. Having a replacement on hand and failure alarms are also a good idea.

  • @heystarfish100
    @heystarfish100 3 роки тому +4

    The very best sump pump I’ve come across and highly recommend is a Ion ‘technologies Storm Pro BA-33i. It’s a 1/3hp high energy efficient motor with a no moving parts digital pump switch. If you want a very quiet powerful and reliable long lasting sump pump that has a energy efficient motor that doesn’t have a high amperage draw that dims all your lights every time it discharges look no further. Combined with a quiet design check valve the pump discharging makes virtually little sound and is perfect for those with finished basement living quarters, home theaters or bothersome noises on main floor coming from a traditional design sump pump.

    • @DRWebster93
      @DRWebster93 3 роки тому

      Not bad, but pressure style diaphragm switches like that can still fail. I prefer LevelGuard.

    • @heystarfish100
      @heystarfish100 3 роки тому

      @@DRWebster93 This pump switch on the Ion BA-33i uses digital water sensors inside the mechanism not a diaphragm to activate the sump pump. Very similar to the LevelGuard product and a good comparison. FYI, Emecole has a UA-cam video on this Ion switch.

    • @rustyme1122
      @rustyme1122 3 роки тому

      I use an Ion Storm Pro BA33 with a modified longer rod on a Rhombus Vertical Master mechanical switch. Storm Pros use half the energy of a Zoeller. During rainy season my electric bill was 100 dollars higher per month using a Zoeller. No noticeable difference now using Ion. Rhombus claims their mechanical switch has a 250,000 cycle life. Zoeller says 100,000 cycles on their standard switch. My pump runs 10,000 cycles per year.

  • @coondogtheman
    @coondogtheman 3 роки тому

    That rubber stuff that you are trying to get off the pipe is that As seen on TV flex tape. That shit is a nightmare to get off. It was put on a seam on my shower, big mistake, needed to get goop remover spray (unsure of brand) that dissolves adhesive to get it off. I almost was going to just burn it off and I would have if it was on something outside and wouldn't burn.

  • @Doomzdayxx
    @Doomzdayxx 3 роки тому +1

    EVERYBODY READ: Liberty pump switches will fail too. I have seen several of them fail on top of my own basement flooded. The pumps themselves are great quality. Same with zoeller, so if you pick on zoeller, you must also pick on liberty. A good solution is to buy a piggyback FLOAT switch and install it with a MANUAL sump pump. A "Levelguard" electronic switch is another option.

  • @donnierobertson3088
    @donnierobertson3088 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job and video

  • @tcisraels8566
    @tcisraels8566 3 роки тому

    My zoeller pump...took switch apart...all wet in inside housing. Good pump ..terrible switches .

  • @vedodesantis4414
    @vedodesantis4414 3 роки тому +3

    I GOT GET SOME OF THAT STUFF,.😱👌 hell of a adhesive,..,,,...vedo Corleone next level✌

  • @animated_things
    @animated_things 6 місяців тому

    How come my zoeller is 15 years old and it has no issues

  • @timcsmedic2162
    @timcsmedic2162 3 роки тому +2

    "Good enough for this neighborhood. Ain't no Taj Mahal. "😂😂

  • @vacexpert2020
    @vacexpert2020 3 роки тому

    I've had pretty good luck with Barracuda pumps, the one I'm using is a 1/2 hp pedestal sump pump, it's the old model with the cast iron base, the new ones have thermoplastic bases that crack and break if you look at them wrong, bought it for $40 N.O.S in the original packaging, one of the last good cheap pedestal pumps due to all the new models having plastic bases and even cheaper motors

  • @frank3stangs
    @frank3stangs 3 роки тому +1

    No purple primer? Got to use it in North Carolina! Great video!!

  • @wayneroadarmel235
    @wayneroadarmel235 3 роки тому +3

    they say to still drill hole in pipe to prevent air lock

    • @Doomzdayxx
      @Doomzdayxx 3 роки тому

      That pump that steve installed already comes with a airlock hole drilled into the pump.

  • @jimc3891
    @jimc3891 3 роки тому +1

    A major cause of switch/pump failure is constant short cycling. The sump pits need to be bigger to hold more water so pump runs longer for each cycle.

  • @47thProblem
    @47thProblem 9 місяців тому

    No pipe 1/8 relief hole. No wonder your pumps are failing on you. Zoeller specs one and their training videos say the one they have on their low housing is prone to clogging from debris as it's low in the sump. Also, newer pumps have a lower on/off travel of 4" vs 6-7" of 25 years ago. This causes them to cycle too often.

  • @Demy26
    @Demy26 3 роки тому +2

    Peace of mind with a new pump

  • @abc-coleaks-info3180
    @abc-coleaks-info3180 3 роки тому

    That dental tape is good stuff. Keep your teeth in your mouth for 3-months at a whack. Lol.

  • @edp9743
    @edp9743 3 роки тому +6

    Zollers engineers cheeped out when they specced the micro switches, the contacts burn shut , too much amperage. They deny that they have a problem. I disable the internal switch in the pump and use an external float or tether switch, get a longer run time, is much more forgiving on the motor.
    Cheep on the manufacturers part is the name of the game.

    • @theoldbigmoose
      @theoldbigmoose 3 роки тому +1

      I have had failures with every switch, from many manufacturers. I went to a contactor on the wall, a separate level switch, and a pump without a switch in my own home. Been running 25 years now with no failure. Shame these great pumps are unreliable because of the switches.

    • @DRWebster93
      @DRWebster93 3 роки тому +1

      M63 and M95 have better switches. But you are 100% right, best is to use external switch. I like LevelGuard.

  • @joshuabest100
    @joshuabest100 3 роки тому +1

    You need to get yourself some of that tape Steve 😂

  • @donaldgaudette4252
    @donaldgaudette4252 3 роки тому

    great job. love your explanations and videos.

  • @michaelwarwick9930
    @michaelwarwick9930 3 роки тому

    Hahaha!!! Sorry, mate - but the opening of this video plays like a scene from Goodfellas! Sooo funny.
    To English people, anyway. Thank you!
    Love from the UK!
    PS Please don't send the Pompliani Family after me with one o' them hammer drills! I'm too young to die of a broken outlet hose!

  • @JohnnyCab
    @JohnnyCab 3 роки тому +2

    Would of been a good idea to dig around the outside of the foundation and install drainage pipe and gravel

  • @rollenschultz2707
    @rollenschultz2707 3 роки тому +6

    I would have us 45 elbows smoother run. Flow

  • @wilbertbirdner1303
    @wilbertbirdner1303 3 роки тому +4

    Does you dentist say good enough for this neighbourhood when he finishes you fillings? Did he ask for a discount?

  • @Qpoueoor
    @Qpoueoor 3 роки тому

    I’m not buying another zoeller pump either. Switch went out in about 4 years. Replaced pump, then replaced switch in zoeller. I keep it for a spare.

    • @Doomzdayxx
      @Doomzdayxx 3 роки тому

      My liberty switch went out after 2 years. It happens. flooded the basement in 6in of rain water. Word of advice, use a remote switch and piggyback your pump to it. Also, backup wouldn't hurt either.

  • @PaulDziomba
    @PaulDziomba 3 роки тому

    2 pumps, 2 separate pipes, how many electrical circuits?

  • @AJDIYNetwork
    @AJDIYNetwork 3 роки тому

    Good job dude

  • @JRig2Stx
    @JRig2Stx 3 роки тому

    Guess The Home Owner Needs a French Drain Around The Foundation of the House. But After Spring...

  • @rawtry65
    @rawtry65 3 роки тому

    Do you need a mask if your working by yourself?

  • @KG-yn9qi
    @KG-yn9qi 3 роки тому +2

    That's the as seen on TV Flex seal tape!

  • @makosharkcnc7730
    @makosharkcnc7730 3 роки тому

    i bought a zoeller pump cause you said there the best!

    • @DRWebster93
      @DRWebster93 3 роки тому +1

      They make a good pump, but their standard float switches are weak. They make two models with improved switches, the M63 and M95. Those two are solid units, but the best thing would be to get away from mechanical float switches all together. Get an N53, N57, or N98 (no integrated float) and use a LevelGuard float switch.

    • @dubester1982
      @dubester1982 3 роки тому +1

      @@DRWebster93 great suggestion! I ended up going with an Ion Storm Pro and the Hydrocheck HC6000. Lots of flexibility and no switch to worry about failing!

    • @rustyme1122
      @rustyme1122 3 роки тому

      Zoeller pumps are good but energy hogs. If your pump cycles a lot during heavy rains your electric bill will be crazy high. The inrush of power every time the pump kicks on is insane. I've switched to Ion Storm Pro. Very good pump, uses half the energy.

    • @DRWebster93
      @DRWebster93 3 роки тому

      @@rustyme1122 The most energy efficient pump would be one with an air filled motor (less drag). Tsurumi Pump makes very nice units. They also have a proprietary "oil lifter" that throws oil at the upper shaft seal. This is important since it would normally be lubricated by the oil in the motor housing.

  • @ljmike1204
    @ljmike1204 3 роки тому

    I am wurried aboud the water line on the pump it tells me both cant keep up with the water in case of heavy rain fall

  • @JD-ce4so
    @JD-ce4so 3 роки тому

    A duplex system would have been a great system, of course it’s extra money, but it would alternate pumps and have an alarm for failures

  • @jhenderson3087
    @jhenderson3087 3 роки тому

    You guys need to eat?? Who would have known! Lol

  • @eighteesguy4036
    @eighteesguy4036 3 роки тому

    Looks like Mr. Flex seal man got there with his tape before you.

  • @znoop72
    @znoop72 3 роки тому +2

    so why dont people fix the water ingress in the house in the first place?

    • @theoldbigmoose
      @theoldbigmoose 3 роки тому

      The purpose of the footer drains is to depress the water table around the house/footers. Think about it, if you perfectly sealed the wall/footer/floor with no water table depression, you have created a concrete boat out of your house!

    • @znoop72
      @znoop72 3 роки тому +1

      @@theoldbigmoose I mean that sounds ideal. But again the house is old. Very expensive to do.

    • @IknowImNotCrazyYoumightbe
      @IknowImNotCrazyYoumightbe 3 роки тому

      Cheaper to use pumps than 10's of thousands to dig

  • @wilsonbobcatservice4151
    @wilsonbobcatservice4151 3 роки тому

    I've been using libertys for 7 years now. Have never had a failure. And are quiet. Only problem is float is sensitive.

    • @Doomzdayxx
      @Doomzdayxx 3 роки тому

      You are fortunate. my liberty failed after 2 years. flooded the basement with 6in water. This prompted me to buy a backup with my new zoeller.

  • @ericsalas2362
    @ericsalas2362 3 роки тому

    Awesome 😎 ✌️

  • @Fireship1
    @Fireship1 3 роки тому

    Good thing the remaining pump didn’t fail.

  • @kevinpoore5626
    @kevinpoore5626 3 роки тому +3

    I don't know what tape that guy use on that pipe but I want a couple cases of that I haven't seen tape stick that good in a long time LOL Keep On Keepin On

    • @Bushougoma
      @Bushougoma 3 роки тому +2

      Probably flex tape they advertise on TV all the time.

    • @kevinpoore5626
      @kevinpoore5626 3 роки тому +1

      Flex tape don't hold that good I know I've used it LOL:-) :-)

  • @robertpenczar8930
    @robertpenczar8930 3 роки тому +1

    Who need flex tape when you have ''Steve and Molly Crew.''

  • @TheFinalOutpost
    @TheFinalOutpost 3 роки тому +3

    Didn't this basement flood in 2014 and you replaced the pumps? Or was that a different dentist?

    • @Bob.W.
      @Bob.W. 3 роки тому +2

      He was a Zoeller man until their switches started to fail. Probably right after he put these in.

  • @deineroehre
    @deineroehre 3 роки тому

    3-4 years? You meant 30-40 years should a pump last.
    At least the two in my basement (a Lowara Domo VX15/T and a KS Amadrainer, bot with external floating Switch and a contactor way above water level. The amadrainer does the regular work, the Domo is for emergencies if there is a sudden Flood. Both of them could handle heavy rain alone if necessary tough. Yes, these are rather expensive, but if I pay just a quarter of the Lowara and it lasts 4 years instead of 30-40, it is in the end more costly, especially if the cheap pumps fail and flood my basement.
    These two pumps NEVER failed in the last 30 years and there are no signs that I should retire them - the impeller was once changed on the amadrain due to wear and tear, but that is normal maintenance for a pump.
    I just can recommend to save your basement with professional and reliable pumps, the costs of the pumps are NOTHING compared to the damages the water can do to your belongings or house!

  • @dalltex
    @dalltex 3 роки тому

    Wow- Doc's got a $6500 compressor in the flood zone!

    • @409novaman
      @409novaman 3 роки тому +1

      No worry, that’s 2 root canals...

    • @dalltex
      @dalltex 3 роки тому

      @@409novaman 3 but who is counting 😂.

  • @rodneyskinner7741
    @rodneyskinner7741 3 роки тому +5

    When in doubt cut it out ! what a "shit show" !

  • @joeylawn36111
    @joeylawn36111 3 роки тому +1

    Miss Molly knows the value of a properly running sump pump.... 😉

  • @Hailey-e3c
    @Hailey-e3c 3 роки тому

    they suck the dam switch goes out way to often, the need to make a better gasket.

  • @kodiakeddie1827
    @kodiakeddie1827 3 роки тому

    Two pumps should not share the same 1 1/2 discharge until they get to a 3 to 4 in. You could have been gone in 20 min with a switch replacement.

  • @matthewgregory8218
    @matthewgregory8218 3 роки тому

    Your a dental surgeon for HVAC stuff

  • @oddopops1327
    @oddopops1327 3 роки тому +1

    👍👍😊

  • @leonbogon148
    @leonbogon148 3 роки тому +1

    time for a new used blade.....

  • @gordiehattrick
    @gordiehattrick 3 роки тому

    Flex Seal tape.... Shit sticks like super glue!

  • @steverusso177
    @steverusso177 3 роки тому

    Had so many bad Zoellers I swithched to Liberty

  • @jonmalkowvich6967
    @jonmalkowvich6967 3 роки тому

    Your new videos always freeze at the ads. Anyone else have this issue.

  • @ClickinChicken
    @ClickinChicken 3 роки тому

    it's probably that flex seal tape

  • @zack9912000
    @zack9912000 3 роки тому

    Happens when people don't do maintenance

  • @bryan1282
    @bryan1282 3 роки тому

    Wasn’t DB Cooper the hockey player that learned figure skating cuz he couldn’t play anymore?

    • @joshuaguenin9507
      @joshuaguenin9507 3 роки тому

      No....he jumped out of a plane after hijacking it

  • @Wolfhound.
    @Wolfhound. 3 роки тому

    looks like that white flex tape about had you spanked shit is pretty sticky

  • @johnhummingbird6837
    @johnhummingbird6837 3 роки тому

    Looks like flex seal tape

  • @flyingjeff1984
    @flyingjeff1984 3 роки тому

    A dentist's office?

    • @TheJimbob1603
      @TheJimbob1603 3 роки тому +1

      That air compressor is a quandary!

  • @jond1536
    @jond1536 3 роки тому

    Looks like medical tape,

  • @tomh6779
    @tomh6779 3 роки тому

    That’s the flex seal crap

  • @Bob.W.
    @Bob.W. 3 роки тому

    They used enough tape.

  • @bobbywenger5595
    @bobbywenger5595 3 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @WeatherNut27
    @WeatherNut27 3 роки тому +3

    Btw.. 12 commercials in 19 minutes. I hope UA-cam is paying you good.

    • @J-Colt
      @J-Colt 3 роки тому +3

      Steve must like me, I only seen 4. I am amazed how people get upset because free content has some commercials.

    • @WeatherNut27
      @WeatherNut27 3 роки тому

      @@J-Colt You must be a liberal misunderstanding reality? Where is the "upset" part?

    • @J-Colt
      @J-Colt 3 роки тому +1

      @@WeatherNut27 Liberal.... Yeah great response.

    • @kellyscut1761
      @kellyscut1761 3 роки тому +2

      Dont try to fast forward the video. That seems to que up a commercial each time. Fyi

    • @WeatherNut27
      @WeatherNut27 3 роки тому +1

      @@kellyscut1761 fast forward Steve's videos? Never! Definitely does trigger one though when you forward.

  • @jeremeyd5529
    @jeremeyd5529 3 роки тому

    Flex shield lol

  • @Gr8thxAlot
    @Gr8thxAlot 3 роки тому

    Liberty is great. Zoeller is junk.

  • @dablack12
    @dablack12 3 роки тому

    thought Zoeller was the best

    • @DRWebster93
      @DRWebster93 3 роки тому

      Good pumps, crappy switches on the standard models. M63 and M95 have good switches.

    • @rustyme1122
      @rustyme1122 3 роки тому

      Energy hogs. Ion Storm Pro is the way to go.

  • @DRWebster93
    @DRWebster93 3 роки тому

    Use the Zoeller M63 or M95, much better switch. Next level, Mama. Next level.

  • @smaktalker
    @smaktalker 3 роки тому

    Stupid flex seal tape. Seen it before. Stickier than shit

  • @phillyfitter4079
    @phillyfitter4079 3 роки тому

    Do you see what happens when you don't use SOLVENT and cement on PVC? You get a novice using flex tape to seal a joint. Happy Holidays!

  • @marcelhertig3935
    @marcelhertig3935 3 роки тому

    luckly u have a mask on,,it dont splash in ur mouth

  • @richardprice713
    @richardprice713 3 роки тому

    Elballs momma

  • @lawrencemeyers1212
    @lawrencemeyers1212 3 роки тому

    At my dad house we flotec sump pump it last 13 yeas intel die

  • @Phantomas2011
    @Phantomas2011 3 роки тому +1

    Why are using gloves? I don’t understand why your using gloves...

  • @tompuhalla7774
    @tompuhalla7774 3 роки тому

    Hope your dentist doesn’t have the same philosophy “ when in doubt rip it out “

    • @skylined5534
      @skylined5534 3 роки тому

      Because dentistry and plumbing are the same thing...