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   Guest_ | Apr 21, 2000 05:27pm | #1

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   Hi There

   If you're going to install a connecting pipe between your weepers and the sump pit, a 4"PVC is standard with a tee on the outside to connect the weepers to.

   No you do not have to do anything regarding structural re-enforcement.

   Make sure that your weepers drain towards the pit without interuption and with a min. slope of 1/8" to the foot.

   Gabe

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   Guest_ | Apr 21, 2000 09:04pm | #2

   *Richard,

   I see no reason to want to bring any of the water collected on the "outside" of your building it the "inside". I would just have a drywell installed and have the drain go to it.

   If you are hell bent on doing this than you would transition from 4" P-PVC pipe to standard sch 40 PVC pipe to bring it into your pumps well. If your pump goes to a well than maybe you can just go there directly.

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   Guest_ | Apr 21, 2000 10:04pm | #3

   *Joe has a good point. Don't invite the water in if you don't have to. His recommendation for transitioning the pipe is correct as well.

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   Guest_ | Apr 22, 2000 12:31pm | #4

   *Although it probably is better to locate the sump in a pit outside the foundation, FWIW, in my area (NW Ohio) they are always located inside the basement or crawlspace. Probably a regional thing.I've always wondered how you'd service the sump when its in a pit outdoors.Bob

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   Guest_ | Apr 22, 2000 03:42pm | #5

   *Bob,

   All sump pumps have a collection well/pit located in the house, they need it to collect the water. I was referring to when the pump is triggered to eject the contents of the pit that it usually goes to a well or sewer. You may be able to run the drain directly to it.

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   Guest_ | Apr 23, 2000 06:17pm | #6

   *If you bring the drain into the sump pit, make sure you have a way to plug up the end of it. Imagine being down in the basement during a heavy downpour, and having your sump pump quit. The water from outside can fill up your basement rather quickly if the water has no place to go. Even if the pump is working, it can be overwhelmed if the water is coming in fast enough.

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   Guest_ | Apr 23, 2000 11:33pm | #7

   *Ron,

   I would think that if you really wanted to do that (run the drain into the pit) you'd need to install a check valve just before the pit connection.

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