A family member has asked me to install a utility sink in her basement (1940's home).
The main drain is about 3' off the ground at its lowest point so a pump will need to be used. There is no chance of a toilet ever being put in down there so mascerating is not required. I was thinking of using this Saniflo SaniSwift pump. Any opinions on this unit or a better one?
http://www.saniflo.com/SANISWIFT.aspx
The other issue is venting it. I cant really tap into the main vertical soil stack as it is too far away and kind of inaccessible (not to mention that is a bad idead from a plumbing standpoint since i would be tieing in below other fixtures). Going through the roof with a new vent would work, but will be a monumental PITA to run a 1.5" pipe from basement to roof. Air admittance valves are out of the question - it even mentions that on the Saniflo website.
The only idea I have left is through the wall. The basement walls extend about 18" above ground level. What are the general requirements for through the wall venting (if locally permitted - I know that I will have to check my local codes, but for now I just want a general idea of what is allowed when it IS allowed).
I am obviously welcome to any other ideas. The irony of this is that the utility sink kit costs $70 bucks. It is going to be $300-400 at least in materials to install it.
The main drain is about 3' off the ground at its lowest point so a pump will need to be used. There is no chance of a toilet ever being put in down there so mascerating is not required. I was thinking of using this Saniflo SaniSwift pump. Any opinions on this unit or a better one?
http://www.saniflo.com/SANISWIFT.aspx
The other issue is venting it. I cant really tap into the main vertical soil stack as it is too far away and kind of inaccessible (not to mention that is a bad idead from a plumbing standpoint since i would be tieing in below other fixtures). Going through the roof with a new vent would work, but will be a monumental PITA to run a 1.5" pipe from basement to roof. Air admittance valves are out of the question - it even mentions that on the Saniflo website.
The only idea I have left is through the wall. The basement walls extend about 18" above ground level. What are the general requirements for through the wall venting (if locally permitted - I know that I will have to check my local codes, but for now I just want a general idea of what is allowed when it IS allowed).
I am obviously welcome to any other ideas. The irony of this is that the utility sink kit costs $70 bucks. It is going to be $300-400 at least in materials to install it.
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