This is my spouse and I's first below-grade bathroom challenge. We've done pretty much every type of construction and remodeling except putting in a basement bathroom. And it's definitely kicking our butts! Any advice is appreciated.
Problem: We're putting in a basement bathroom (sink, toilet, and shower). Our main line runs from the stack into the ground. We tore up the slab and found out that the slope from Point A (where we want the bathroom) to Point B (main line) was not enough to allow for 1/4 inch per foot. It's practically even. In an effort to solve the problem, we went out and bought a sewage pump. Our goal was to run the sewage to the pump, then have the pump send the sewage horizontally to the main line. The horizontal run would be about 5 feet and a 1 foot slope. Well, after doing some Googling, I'm torn. People are saying that the check valve should be installed vertically. But what we really want is to do a 45 degree, attach the check valve, then continue to the main (see pic) horizontally. I'm torn because it has a lot of push power-- Everbilt 1/2 HP Sewage Pump, capable of 2" dia solids.
What are your thoughts? Is it okay to 45 degree? Suggestions appreciated.
FYI-- we're planning on burying the pump basin like normal, but sinking it a little lower and having a hatch area for maintenance. That's why there's that box area around it in the picture.
Problem: We're putting in a basement bathroom (sink, toilet, and shower). Our main line runs from the stack into the ground. We tore up the slab and found out that the slope from Point A (where we want the bathroom) to Point B (main line) was not enough to allow for 1/4 inch per foot. It's practically even. In an effort to solve the problem, we went out and bought a sewage pump. Our goal was to run the sewage to the pump, then have the pump send the sewage horizontally to the main line. The horizontal run would be about 5 feet and a 1 foot slope. Well, after doing some Googling, I'm torn. People are saying that the check valve should be installed vertically. But what we really want is to do a 45 degree, attach the check valve, then continue to the main (see pic) horizontally. I'm torn because it has a lot of push power-- Everbilt 1/2 HP Sewage Pump, capable of 2" dia solids.
What are your thoughts? Is it okay to 45 degree? Suggestions appreciated.
FYI-- we're planning on burying the pump basin like normal, but sinking it a little lower and having a hatch area for maintenance. That's why there's that box area around it in the picture.
