What size pipe comes out of a sump pump?

1.5”
The majority of sump pumps will have a built-in fitting for a specific sized discharge pipe that is usually 1.25”or 1.5” interior diameter. With a properly sized discharge pipe will ensure that your sump pump will work efficiently for a long time.

Can you attach a hose to a submersible pump?

Attach a garden hose or a sump hose to the hose fitting on top of the pump. Make sure the connection is tight and secure before using the pump. When draining clean water, you can use a standard garden hose. However, you may want to use a separate hose for dirty or chemically treated water.

How far should sump pump hose be from house?

It is important to keep the discharge point of your sump pump as far from your foundation as possible. The minimum distance should be 10 feet. Most discharge pipes have a flexible hose tightly attached to the pipe coming from the basement.

Can you use a sump pump without a hole?

The answer is Air Lock. Weep Holes prevent Air Lock in your Sump Pump. This “bubble” of air causes a change in pressure that does not allow the pump to push water through the pipe. It simply doesn’t have the power.

What size PVC pipe is used for sump pump?

Most sump pumps have a built-in fitting for a certain sized discharge pipe, typically 1.25” or 1.5” inside diameter. (Because most sump pump discharge pipe is PVC, determining interior diameter is important. These pipes will be closer to 1.5” and 2” on the outside respectively.)

Can I bury my sump pump line?

The simplest installations have a discharge hose leading from the house to the outdoors. Burying the pipe or hose eliminates that problem; however, the buried hose must connect to a disposal point. Burying a sump pump line is not that difficult once you’ve established a plan for where you want the line to go.

Can you use an expandable hose with a sump pump?

Sump pumps typically have a 1-1/4″ or 1-1/2″ outlet. The size of the discharge tubing should match this; that means don’t use a garden hose. Using undersized discharge tubing, even at the exterior, will force the pump to run longer each time it turns on, decreasing the life of the pump.

Can you connect a hose to a sump pump?

Install the threaded adaptor into the outlet port of the sump pump. Once the adaptor is in place, connect the garden hose to the pump. This fitting also needs to be snug, but do not over-tighten. Carefully lower the pump back into the basin, making certain it sits level on the floor of the basin.

Can you connect sump pump to sewer line?

You probably shouldn’t connect it to the sanitary sewer line but many sump pumps are connected to storm sewers, and that’s generally OK. While it may not be illegal in your area, connecting your sump pump to the sanitary sewer is in fact illegal in much of the U.S.—and for good reason.

How long can a sump pump discharge pipe be?

Installing discharge pipe of a larger size is not a huge problem and is in fact recommended for longer runs of pipe, typically 20 feet or more. The real problems occur when the diameter of the discharge pipe is too small.

Can a sump pump be too powerful?

You don’t want a pump that is either too small or too powerful. If the pump is too small, it won’t be able to keep up with water flowing into the basin. If the pump is too powerful, it will “short cycle.” This means the pump will start and stop frequently, which can cause premature pump failure.