So, for a 30-inch-high sump basin, dig down 34 inches. 5. Add Sump Basin. Use a jigsaw or reciprocating saw to cut out the knockouts in the side or bottom of the sump basin. Some sump basins are ...

If solids in the sump basin could pass through the sump pump, a semi-solid sump/light effluent pump should be considered. A sump/effluent pump with a ½ inch or less solids handling capability is ...

To connect to the drain tile, a 4 1/2-in.-dia. hole is standard and is generally placed 10 1/2 in. below the top of the basin. How far can a sump pump push water up from the sump pit?

Sump pumps are subterranean and are typically placed in a constructed pit (also called a “basin”) below your floor. Water drains into and collects in this pit, and then is pumped back out.

A sump pump removes groundwater that accumulates around your house. They are ideal for parts of the country that experience heavy rain and are necessary for houses built on flat or low-lying areas ...