FixingItUp
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Thanks in advance for any advice on this problem. I have been dealing with this problem since the house was built.
When my well water acid neutralizer backwashes, it overflows the standpipe. It's my understanding that the standpipe is too short, see "existing neutralizer standpipe" picture.
Two solutions that I can think of are: 1) add another horizontal run that would allow me to increase the length of the standpipe to greater than 18 inches or 2) lower the existing horizontal run. The current neutralizer standpipe is connected to the kitchen sink drain. I am thinking it's best to not make any changes to this section of the line, so I am thinking the best option is to add the second horizontal run, see "planned change" picture.
Are there other options I should consider? Running the neutralizer drain to the washer drain is not really an easy option.
Thoughts?
Existing Neutralizer Standpipe
Planned Change
When my well water acid neutralizer backwashes, it overflows the standpipe. It's my understanding that the standpipe is too short, see "existing neutralizer standpipe" picture.
Two solutions that I can think of are: 1) add another horizontal run that would allow me to increase the length of the standpipe to greater than 18 inches or 2) lower the existing horizontal run. The current neutralizer standpipe is connected to the kitchen sink drain. I am thinking it's best to not make any changes to this section of the line, so I am thinking the best option is to add the second horizontal run, see "planned change" picture.
Are there other options I should consider? Running the neutralizer drain to the washer drain is not really an easy option.
Thoughts?
Existing Neutralizer Standpipe
Planned Change