I am adding a sump pump and tile trench to my basement (see link to photo below).
http://www.substantis.com/gallery/album71a/sump_pit
I want to use the basement as living space and obviously want to avoid the smell associated with a sump pit. I have purchased a Zoeller with a battery back up and a 36 gallon pre-fabricated pit with a tight fitting lid. If the lid seals in the smells, it seems that the pump must have a vent to "breath." If I need a vent, should I use option #1 (a simple vent through the outside wall that doesn't go to the roof) or option #2 (a tie into to an old 2 inch vent that no longer serves my floor drain)?
Option one is suggested by the manufacturer but this thread suggests this might cause a problem...
Sump pump vents/syphons toilet
http://www.substantis.com/gallery/album71a/sump_pit
I want to use the basement as living space and obviously want to avoid the smell associated with a sump pit. I have purchased a Zoeller with a battery back up and a 36 gallon pre-fabricated pit with a tight fitting lid. If the lid seals in the smells, it seems that the pump must have a vent to "breath." If I need a vent, should I use option #1 (a simple vent through the outside wall that doesn't go to the roof) or option #2 (a tie into to an old 2 inch vent that no longer serves my floor drain)?
Option one is suggested by the manufacturer but this thread suggests this might cause a problem...
Sump pump vents/syphons toilet
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