for the fruity trades
size does matter
the stew
we conquer
DIY
100

you are never supposed to use these when plugging in the sump pump

extention cord

100

motor sizes for a sump pump

1/4hp, 1/3hp, 1/2hp, and 3/4hp

100

this pump shreds all solids to a fine slurry

grinder pump

100

how far should a sump pump travel away from a home

10-20 feet

100
this is installed to prevent water/sewage from going back into the basin

check valve

200

this is installed to protect you from malfunctions

pump alarm

200

motors used for sewage ejector pumps

1/2hp, 3/4hp, or 2+hp

200

the reasoning for a sump pump

to push ground water away from the foundation of the home

200
we always account for what on horizontal runs

friction and how far it runs

200

the weep hole(vent hole) should be where on a sewage ejector pump and sump pump

just above the check valve(sump pump) and just above the ejector pump

300
the standard voltage circuit required for a sump pump

dedicated 120 volt circuit

300

the discharge pipe size for 1/3hp, 1/2hp, 3/4hp and 1hp

1 1/2in for 1/3hp and 1/2hp. 2in for 3/4hp and 1hp.

300

this pump uses a scissor like blade that breaks down solids

cutter pump

300

the pump hp required for a vertical lift of 10-15 feet(sump pump)

1/3hp or 1/2hp

300

when installing a basin, you need to dig this far down

30 inches down

400

if motors are drawing more than 7 amps they require what

a 20 amp breaker

400

standard sizing for discharged piping for residential and commercial(sewage ejector pump)

2in and 3+in

400

the purpose of the sewage ejector pump

to pump raw sewage from below grade fixtures upward to the sewer main.

400

the horizontal run and vertical run significantly reduces the pumps ____ output

gpm(gallon per minute)

400

how are both pumps vented

sewage ejector pump vents through the roof while the sump pump vents through holes on the lid of the basin

500

the standard volts a sewage ejector pump requires

115v or 230v

500

for a entire basement with multiple fixtures this would require what size of pipe and hp(sewage ejector pump)

3+in and 1+HP

500

this pump moves larger volumes of waste.

non clog pumps

500

a basement only has one bathroom and a laundry room. this hp and discharge pipe size would be sufficient.

1/2hp or 3/4hp and 2inches
500

this is required to install on the ejector pump but not on the sump pump

ball valve