Learn about how you can install a sump pump to run water away from the house Things You'll Need: Drill bits Electric drill Hammer Pipe cutter Pressure fittings Wire ties Gravel PVC pipe Corrugated pipe Cement Sump pimp Check valve J hooks Increaser Silicone sealeant Fittings Step 1: Pick an appropriate Spot The first step to installing a sump pump is to find a spot where the water collects. This region needs to be close to a GFCI (Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet) for the sump pump to be plugged into. If you don't have a plug close to the site, have a skilled electrician install one. Step 2: Dig a Hole for the Sump Dig a hole 6 inches deeper and 10 inches wider than the sump. Place three inches of gravel in the bottom of the hole. Position the sump into the hole. Step 3: Add More Gravel Stand in the sump, then dump more gravel surrounding the sump keeping one or two inches at the top of the sump exposed. Now it's time to prepare the pump for operation. Step 4: Attach the Adapters Glue the male adapter to the PVC discharge pipe, then place into the female adapter on the pump. Using a 1/4 inch drill, make a hole into the discharge pipe six inches above the pump. This is called a weep hole, that allows water to flow back into the pump when it's shut off to keep it primed Step 5: Install a Check Valve Attach the pumps electrical cord to the discharge pipe using wire ties. Install a check valve to the open end of the discharge pipe. Place the pump into the sump and get ready to run the water out of the house. Make sure you use a check valve that is designed for vertical operation. Step 6: Channel Water Away From the House Use pressurized fittings and 1 1/2 inch PVC to channel water from the pump and away from the house. Step 7: Run PVC Through the Wall Install 'J' hooks to hang the PVC from the joists. Create a hole through the outside wall to run the PVC out. If you have to make a hole through a block wall, use a hammer to make the hole. Use a rotary hammer to break through brick. Step 8: Apply Sealant to the Hole Apply silicone sealant into the hole where the pipe comes out of the house. Finish the connections in order to run the water at least four feet away from the house. Step 9: Spread Out the Water Flow Attach a 1 1/2 inch by three inch increaser on the end of the pipe to spread out the water flow. Next, attach corrugated pipe to the PVC pipe. This would dispense the water much more. Step 10: Cover the Sump Place gravel around the corrugated pipe to hold it in place. Plug in the pump. Place the cover over the sump.
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