Can a clogged drain cause sump pump to burn out?
In the case of partially clogged drains, your sump pump may have to work extra hard to discharge water from your home, which can potentially lead to early burnout of your sump system. To combat this, Basement Systems dealers install IceGuard® Discharge Line Fittings to each of our sump pump discharge lines.
What are the rules for sump pump discharge?
While using a sump pump, the user often doesn’t care about the discharge line’s direction. But for the betterment of the environment and the longevity of the sump pump, you need to follow some rules of sump pump discharge. 1. Position the End Point of the Pipe Correctly
How does the sump pump discharge water from the basement?
It is connected to the external line that is responsible for discharging the water from the basement. Also, the air gap gives an outlet to the footing drain flow. This allows escape in case there is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately, in the external discharge.
Can a PVC pipe be attached to a sump pump?
Make sure the hose is correctly attached to the PVC pipe, or water will leak and flow into the foundation of your home. Also the material of the hose should be made from anti freezing materials so water wont get clogged during winter.
Where can I discharge water from my sump pump?
Discharge the sump pump water into a dry well. You can also harvest rainwater if it’s the cause of your stagnant water. 2. Use a French Drain
What kind of fitting do I need for sump pump discharge line?
To combat this, Basement Systems dealers install IceGuard® Discharge Line Fittings to each of our sump pump discharge lines. These fittings include a grated opening at the top, which will give flooding water a second way out.
In the case of partially clogged drains, your sump pump may have to work extra hard to discharge water from your home, which can potentially lead to early burnout of your sump system. To combat this, Basement Systems dealers install IceGuard® Discharge Line Fittings to each of our sump pump discharge lines.
How big is the pipe from the sump pump?
Say that your system has eight feet of 1 ½” pipe leading straight up from your sump pump before bending 90 °. This would equal about a half gallon of water being held in that pipe section. Without a check valve, all that water would fall back into the sump pit each time the pump shut off — which the sump pump will have to pump out again.
