| The idea of digging a sump pit may seem like | | | | water being bailed from the pump will need to travel |
| elementary stuff and pretty much a no brainer. Just | | | | a distance of about ten feet outdoors. But, stay |
| pick up a shovel, dig a hole in the ground, and put the | | | | away from footings and keep the pump at least 8 |
| sump pump in the ground. It's definitely not rocket | | | | inches away from the structural wall. |
| science, but there are a few things to consider when | | | | If the pump is going into an already built basement a |
| digging a sump pump pit. Location just like in real | | | | jackhammer will be needed. Be sure to wear |
| estate is key in finding the optimum place to dig a pit. | | | | protective goggles and break the concrete into small |
| If the pump is submersible it is going to be urgent to | | | | enough pieces to carry away with ease. Most |
| find sandy soil as opposed to soil rich in clay. This will | | | | submersible pumps and liner with pits going into the |
| help to extend the life to the pump since any wilt it | | | | ground will need to be placed at least two feet |
| has to filter will be in a less thick consistency. | | | | underground. Also, make sure that any drainage from |
| Also, placing the pit in an area where flooding is | | | | the sump pump pit goes away from any sewage |
| common is very important. Installing a pump pit in a | | | | systems in the neighborhood. Legal issues could arise |
| basement isn't going to be as useful unless it's placed | | | | with the city if a homeowner is found to be draining |
| in the lowest part of the basement. When putting a | | | | their pump into the sewage system. This has the |
| pump in a basement area making sure it is close to a | | | | potential to cause unwanted sewage system |
| wall is extremely necessary. This is because the | | | | backups. |