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Re: Sump Pump & Washer Drain Lines
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| Eric G. 2006-10-19, 1:25 pm |
| "dhasled" <u28066@uwe> wrote in news:68017084c75d4@uwe:
> I recently had a home inspected and was told the sump pump and the
> washing machine should not be draining into the main wast line. The
> washing machine also had a running trap with no vent. Why and how is
> this a problem and how can it be resolved?
My first question would be who did the inspection? Sounds a bit screwy to
me. No, the sump pump should not pump to the waste line...it should pump
outside or according to your local code. Where did they say the washing
machine should dump? If they are just saying it is tied in wrong, that is
likely, but you can't dump a washing machine discharge anywhere else
besides the main waste line from your home.
No vent makes the water drain slow. Think of a straw with your finger over
the top. You need air in to let water out.
Eric
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| dhasled 2006-10-19, 5:25 pm |
| Eric
Thank you for your response. i assume if the sump pump drains into
the main waste line, it could cause a back up in the line. It is best to
have it pump from the box sill out onto the ground? Also what would be the
best way to vent the washing machine line?
Thank you
Eric G. wrote:
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>My first question would be who did the inspection? Sounds a bit screwy to
>me. No, the sump pump should not pump to the waste line...it should pump
>outside or according to your local code. Where did they say the washing
>machine should dump? If they are just saying it is tied in wrong, that is
>likely, but you can't dump a washing machine discharge anywhere else
>besides the main waste line from your home.
>
>No vent makes the water drain slow. Think of a straw with your finger over
>the top. You need air in to let water out.
>
>Eric
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| Eric G. 2006-10-19, 5:25 pm |
| "dhasled" <u28066@uwe> wrote in news:6802a435ec86e@uwe:
> Eric
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> Thank you for your response. i assume if the sump pump
> drains into
> the main waste line, it could cause a back up in the line. It is best
> to have it pump from the box sill out onto the ground? Also what
> would be the best way to vent the washing machine line?
>
> Thank you
The problem with the sump pump pumping to the waste line is that if
everyone in your neighborhood did it, the local sewage treatment plant
would get overloaded with rain water every time it rained, and sometimes
for days after a rain. In most towns it is a violation of the sewer
ordinance to do so. Although *most* older homes (at least here in NJ)
are still connected.
The best way to vent the washing machine line would be according to
code. I don't know where you live or what your plumbing looks like
right now, so to say any more than that would not be prudent.
Eric
> Eric G. wrote:
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| Eric G. 2006-10-19, 5:25 pm |
| "dhasled" <u28066@uwe> wrote in news:6802a435ec86e@uwe:
>It is best to have it pump from the box sill out onto the ground?
Sorry, forgot to answer this one. Depends on where you live, the plumbing
code you follow, the terrain of you property and so on.
Eric
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| dhasled 2006-10-19, 5:25 pm |
| Eric,
Thanks for the quick response I appreciate your comments. I live in
Illinois
Thank you
Darrell
Eric G. wrote:[color=darkred]
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>The problem with the sump pump pumping to the waste line is that if
>everyone in your neighborhood did it, the local sewage treatment plant
>would get overloaded with rain water every time it rained, and sometimes
>for days after a rain. In most towns it is a violation of the sewer
>ordinance to do so. Although *most* older homes (at least here in NJ)
>are still connected.
>
>The best way to vent the washing machine line would be according to
>code. I don't know where you live or what your plumbing looks like
>right now, so to say any more than that would not be prudent.
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>Eric
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| Eric G. 2006-10-19, 5:25 pm |
| "dhasled" <u28066@uwe> wrote in news:680391a521f55@uwe:
> Eric,
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> Thanks for the quick response I appreciate your comments. I live
> in
> Illinois
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> Thank you
>
> Darrell
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No problem. Wish I could help more but my best suggestion would be to call
a qualified plumber in your area to do the job right. Even if it is just
for consulting and you do the work yourself, you will save a ton of trouble
by having it done by a pro.
Eric
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