Greetings,
Looks like a great site, just found it. I am planning to install a sump pump to enhance poor drainage between my neighbor's house and mine. We are on the same page and have selected where we want to locate the sump, tie in some downspouts and also create and tie in a 20 ft. long french drain in a low spot. I was planning on using a plastic culvert pipe for the sump structure - 14" minimum diameter per pump spec's. I have both perforated and solid flex line already. Planning on using solid for picking up the downspouts and perforated for the french drain - sound OK?
I have purchased pvc pipe, a 3/4 hp sump pump and the electrical supplies needed to power it. Still need to get a check valve, HD was out so I'll get that today elsewhere. My questions are: what other supplies will I need? What is the gradient required for the flex lines and french drain lines feeding into the sump - 1/4" per foot, more? How do you 'seal' the drain lines penetrating through the sump walls - is it even necessary? Should I place drain rock in the bottom or use bricks and the like to keep the pump out of the mud, both? I need to wrap the perforated french drain flex line, any particular brand/type recommended?
Thanks,
Barrett
No. Cal
Looks like a great site, just found it. I am planning to install a sump pump to enhance poor drainage between my neighbor's house and mine. We are on the same page and have selected where we want to locate the sump, tie in some downspouts and also create and tie in a 20 ft. long french drain in a low spot. I was planning on using a plastic culvert pipe for the sump structure - 14" minimum diameter per pump spec's. I have both perforated and solid flex line already. Planning on using solid for picking up the downspouts and perforated for the french drain - sound OK?
I have purchased pvc pipe, a 3/4 hp sump pump and the electrical supplies needed to power it. Still need to get a check valve, HD was out so I'll get that today elsewhere. My questions are: what other supplies will I need? What is the gradient required for the flex lines and french drain lines feeding into the sump - 1/4" per foot, more? How do you 'seal' the drain lines penetrating through the sump walls - is it even necessary? Should I place drain rock in the bottom or use bricks and the like to keep the pump out of the mud, both? I need to wrap the perforated french drain flex line, any particular brand/type recommended?
Thanks,
Barrett
No. Cal