Recent content by quadman Indy

Yeah, I suppose they would be technically running at the same time since the second pump would be there as a back up to the primary when we have one of our "water events." I didn't even think about the pressure and flow at the "Y" causing a restriction in flow from the primary pump. Ok.... so I...

Thanks Rick.... The original discharge pipe is 1-1/4" cast iron (I'm assuming that it's cast iron) that runs from the side of the pit, under the basement slab for 5' and then approximately 5' up to grade. There is no way I could replace that discharge pipe without jackhammering up my basement...

Good day everyone.... I am having some problems with my current sump pump and sump pit situation. I live in a Tri-level home (built in the late 1960's) with the lower level approximately four feet below grade. Over the last few years, I have had water in my finished basement on several...