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What would you suggest I do about the drain going into the vent pipe? The main 4" line going into the sump is under the concrete below. Do I have to dig up the concrete, or is there another solution? I am afraid I know what your answer will be.

Hi, I have been working this issue on the pump section and it was suggested I post this on the plumbing side to see if there are any plumbers out there who can help. I have a terrible odor from my basement sewage pump. I have bar sink almost directly over the pump that I have draining...

Youre right. Now that I read your reply, tapping into the ejection line is not smart. The waste is dumped into the pump by an 4" line under the concrete foundation. The vent pipe is I am using was run by the builder, so I made the assumption that it was the proper size for venting...

I do run the sink to fill the trap, as I do will the other fixtures in the bathroom. I silicone caulked around the entire lid and wires on top of the pump. Can I reroute the sink to flow into the sewage line below the check valve? Maybe this would preven any gas from being pushed out...

Thank you for your reply. I do have a trap on the sink and it is most certainly tapped into the vent line. I do have a check valve on the sewage line. Other thoughts? I have attached a photo of the pump. You can see both the sewage line with the check valve and the vent pipe that has the...

Hi, I have a terrible odor from my basemet sewage pump. I have bar sink almost directly over the pump that I have draining into the pump via the vent pipe. Is this incorrect? Would this cause the smell?