i want to run 2 sump pumps , one as a back up T'd into a common discharge,, has anyone any experience with this application, can the flapper take it
851059
I would use one off the discharge of each pump, then into a "Y" connection to the outlet. Otherwise, you risk pumping through the other pump right back into the sump. Staggering the height of the pumps would prevent both pumps from coming on at the same time.
851060
I don't know, I'm running one pump on it, but from the results I see, I don't see why not. Don't quote me on that.
1038986
I used a 3/4 inch and I had trouble with it getting stopped up. I still have one using it but it is pumping clean water. The other pump is using one the same size as the discharge opening. 1 1/4 inch I think. Then I reduced it down to garden hose. This thing will move some water. I got this check valve on the same order as the pump. It has a flapper like a toilet uses. The 3/4 inch uses a very small opening. plugs easily.
638774
That would depend on the amperage of your sump pump and the length of your extension cord... By doing a little research online, I would say that if your sump is 6 amps or below and you limit the length of your extension to 50 ft or 75 ft at the longest you should do okay. This is just my opinion as I have not run a motor with an extension on my own unit. I have had my unit for a year and love it. We use it to charge phones, computers, lights, Ipods, etc... when camping. We keep it busy and use it a lot. We have done away with D batteries for flashlights and fans. :D
1953064
If it were just a sump pump I would say yes, but being a battery backup where everything is tied together I would say no? Not for sure though. The float on this is not the large ones that come with most sump pumps. There are two small floats that do not need to have that much water to rise them to set the pump off. For just regular sump pumps you have to google: PumpBiz. They are in Chicago and I have ordered all my pumps from them. Ask for Jeff Richmond. They have sold me countless 'switches' that act as a float but it uses a wire that when the water hits the wire it sets off a manual pump. You have to get this.
553975
It may help. However, it sounds like you need to replace or adjust the flapper.
653203
Just pull your old junk out & it slides right in. It has 2 adjusters on it for both flushes easy to setup what is pictured is what you'll need minus the vertical overflow tube which is already in the tank. This item fits right where the flapper is. & mine works Great.
2015292
What Jim said. This is not a submersible sump pump and would not handle the volume of water that would need to be removed from a sump. Plus the motor is not waterproof. If it gets wet, it will burn out.
2081116
It should work fine, depending on your bioload or amount and type of "pooduction". I used this on my 55g and it did well. It can be a pain to dial in, but it starts producing skimmate almost immediately. I had a hard time with it when I turned off my return pump for feeding an maintenence. It would take a few moments to dial back in and the increased water volume in the sump due to some backfill from the tank until my syphon break stopped it, could cause the collection cup to overflow. All in all 3/5 stars. Decent skimmer for the money.
373480
Add water to the sump or vessel it is installed in. Verify that it starts by observing water discharge. Then verify that pump stops when the water drops to about 3" water depth in sump. The discharge rate should be about 20 gpm but will vary as a function of discharge head.
2169463
well...yes. It's a sewage pump meant to sit in a sump that receives sanitary service. I have an "overhead" sewer system, meaning the gravity sewer lines exit the basement just below the first floor level. I wanted a bathroom in the basement and the only way to do that was to pump the sewage from the bathroom (it first drains to a plastic sump) vertically about 6 ft into the overhead sewer line. It works just fine...keep in mind you'll need to vent the sump to meet plubing codes...
2270913
No, its an 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" discharge. A 3/4 " hose would create too much back pressure. Also all sump pumps need to a check valve on them to guard against any backflow back flow.
2102798
I am using two for sump pumps. Be sure to use a check valve if you're lifting the water very much or it will back flow when it turns off causing it to keep cycling.
165854
This setup works via two probes. One high and one low. When both probes sense continuity to ground (though water) it fires the pump. Pump will run till both probes read no continuity to ground (sump crock empty). It is a good system and worry free.
1126898
I would not recommend using as a home sump pump. It isn't fast enough for the task, and has lift limitations. I use mine to remove water from a 33 foot round pool cover, does the job but gets clogged easily making cleaning of it often.
94214
I would have to agree with G. Mast. This pump is strictly a sump pump for pumping relatively clean water and not a sewage pump. Would health dept laws where you live allow you to pump out a septic tank? Where I live, you have to have a licensed company come out and vacuum out a septic tank. They then go to a sewer system manhole and dump the tank into the sewer system.
1703985
Had one installed when house built in 2002. Replaced it in 2013. It was still working fine but I replaced main Sump pump so thought I'd put in new watch dog also just to be extra safe. I believe since the backups rarely run they should last a long time. Very happy with mine!
305954
I think you can Google "sump pump size calculator" and get some useful info. For reference, I have a 15 foot lift in a residential use and replaced a 1/4 HP Zoeller with a 1/3 HP and have no issues. The 1/3 HP motor is more than powerful enough and empties the sump in about 5 seconds. With the M53 Mighty Mate the sump only gets about 12" of water before the pump kicks on. I am thinking about installing a separate "float valve" so the pump doesn't cycle so often during the rainy season.