I see ads for sump pump liners and lids - are these necessary if I am going to put this in a concrete "well" to pump excess surface water drainage?
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yes it is you want a pump liner for the sake of not having all the dirt debrie suck up you pump and possible clog it up. Put the liner in the pit and put your sump pump it next, but before placing the liner in the pit put several holes around the diameter of the liner the heavy items will fall to the bottom while the water filters through the holes. Drill several holes around the primeter about one half inch in diameter.
158640
A liner shouldnt be necessary but a screen to keep debris from the surface runoff might be advisable. A concrete sump pit if poured properly shouldnt leak and sounds ideal. I wasnt able to pour one so I buried a 55 gallon barrel instead. It works great also and also doesnt need a liner.
87291
Most pumps are in a sump....generally a square hole in the floor. Shape of water powered unit is different and usually won't fit. If water powered unit is a backup, then surely no space in the sump and it would block removal of the main pump unit. Up at ceiling is out of the way.
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There are pumps out there that will do what you want. I have a portable one that sits flush on the floor and has a metal holed screen on the bottom to keep debris out. I actually had to use it when my built in sump pump stopped working. It pretty much sucked up all the water in the basement into just wet looking spots. You just attach any size garden hose to it and pump it out to where you want it to go. I pumped it into a basement sink. The one I have has no on off switch and it turns itself off when there's no longer water to suck up.
1221420
You will need a pump for sure. I am using an external pump currently as I drilled an opening for a bulkhead in the third chamber.
1169777
The only thing that would make me hesitant about doing that is the lack of head pressure on the impellers, and collecting silt through the intake. You need head pressure to keep the impellers from bouncing up and down inside the pump housing, which could in turn damage the impellers to the point of pump failure. I would recommend a sump pump or even a trash pump for your needs.
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I built a sturdy shelf five feet off the basement floor so that my dehumidfier could drain outside without the need for a pump. You will need to build raised edges on the shelf so that the dehumidifier can't vibrate itself off the shelf.
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Sorry to say but yes a hole or sump pit is necessary. The motor needs to be under water if it runs very long in order to have the motor cooled. Also the pump will only pump the water level down to about 3 or 4 inches before it sucks air or the float switch turns off. I dont know of any pumps that will do what you want it to do without a sump hole. I have a 50 gallon plastic drum buried in the floor of my basement to act as a sump. You should only need like maybe a 5 gallon bucket buried in your floor if the water just seeps in gradually. If the incoming water comes in in gushes or like a river you might want something bigger. Sorry to say but yes a hole or sump pit is necessary. The motor needs to be under water if it runs very long in order to have the motor cooled. Also the pump will only pump the water level down to about 3 or 4 inches before it sucks air or the float switch turns off. I dont know of any pumps that will do what you want it to do without a sump hole. I have a 50 gallon plastic drum buried in the floor of my basement to act as a sump. You should only need like maybe a 5 gallon bucket buried in your floor if the water just seeps in gradually. If the incoming water comes in in gushes or like a... » Read More Sorry to say but yes a hole or sump pit is necessary. The motor needs to be under water if it runs very long in order to have the motor cooled. Also the pump will only pump the water level down to about 3 or 4 inches before it sucks air or the float switch turns off. I dont know of any pumps that will do what you want it to do without a sump hole. I have a 50 gallon plastic drum buried in the floor of my basement to act as a sump. You should only need like maybe a 5 gallon bucket buried in your floor if the water just seeps in gradually. If the incoming water comes in in gushes or like a river you might want something bigger. « Show Less
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No. Hoses are extra. For the vac pump side you will need a 3/8 large hose for better operation.
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I would not. I would use a "trash pump" that can handle some solids. Zoeller makes them and that is what I would suggest you get. A sump pump is for water only And likely to get clogged used for sink and laundry waste.
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I leave mine on a covered porch (no sides). Always drain when done pumping and simply cover. Leaving in direct contact with wet ground will cause some surface rust, but probably won't hurt much. Cover with a box or bucket and you'll be fine. Don't forget to drain when done.
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No. You will need to put something under it if your sump is too deep. It runs best at around 7 inches of water. Great skimmer for the money.
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We recently had significant flooding in our basement and used similar pumps to pump out the standing water. Our method was to attach garden hoses to each pump and drag those up the stairs and out the back door, allowing the water to be directed outside. Here's the problem with this particular model of pump. It has a discharge vent or some darn thing that shoots water up straight up into the air when it's pumping. I'm not sure what the function of this is and I have other pumps, none have this vent. So while pumping out the basement water, I'm afraid this pump would be spraying water all over and making a bigger mess. The Little Giant, if you can locate one, or a sump pump from your local hardware store may be a better option.
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I answered yes but I was mistaken. No it did not come with drainage stoppers. We bought them separate.
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No you will need to buy them separately. You need one for each side. I bought these Check this out on AMZN: Moen 22036 3-1/2-Inch Composite Drain Assembly, Stainless http://amzn.com/B0012C52RQ But if you have a disposal on one side you would want to buy a drain kit for that.
1395697
Yes, it comes with a clear plastic hose so it will drain into a sump pump well.
1330751
It would be preferable to have both primary and backup pumps sitting on the sump floor. You want both pumps stable and both floats unobstructed. Tweak the float for the backup so that it kicks on if the primary float doesn't then run a test to confirm that. I personally would not advise hanging it above the primary pump. Hope that helps
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The Zoeller pumps are very reliable... But you might be risking a wet basement if it is in fact 20 yrs old. The only part that you need to keep an eye on is the switch. After 9 years, mine gave out. I have 2 pumps in the sump and the other took over. It is on a raised platform (approx. 2.5 inches) and only kicks in if unit 1 fails. As for the hole, it is supposed to be there. It is my understanding it needs to be there to prevent an airlock in the pump.it also keeps the gunk from forming around the bottom of the basin.