![]() ![]() There are multiple different ways you can go about this–disconnecting the pipe from the sump pump or by disconnecting the rubber flexible coupling. The water squirted up when I loosened the hose clamps (I would have loosened the lower clamp if I did it again, so it would spray down instead): Water spraying up out of loosened fitting Step 3: Remove the sump pump from the pit. I have an adapter for my cordless screw driver which makes this so easy: 1/4″ socket adapter for cordless screw driver with 5/16″ socket for the pipe clamps Loosen a pipe clamp to allow the water to drain out Pipe clamps have a 5/16″ hex head on them so use a socket instead. Tip: You don’t want to loosen pipe clamps with a flat head screw driver–it will take you forever if you don’t stab into your hand first because the screw driver slipped off the head. I loosened the top fitting since it was easier to get at but you could loosen the lower one too and it might contain the water better: Drain the pipe by loosening a pipe clamp I simply just put my hand around the pipe as the water began to spray out. You might have an old towel handy so you can cover the fitting as the water sprays out. Be aware that the water may spray everywhere when you do this. You will have water in the outlet line of your sump pump and that water will be under some amount of pressure since the pipe goes up. Unplug your sump pump: Unplug your sump pump before you start working Step 2: Drain the water out of the outlet pipe. You don’t want your pump kicking on once you have disconnected its outlet pipe or you will have water everywhere. Piece of cake–you can do this and save a lot of money on installation and save tons of stress from worrying about or getting water in your basement. The backup sump pump has its own check valve built into its outlet that keeps the main sump pump’s water from flowing through it. The check valve on the outlet of the sump pump keeps the backup sump’s water from going back in the pit. The Backup Sump Float assembly can be attached to the pipe anywhere it doesn’t interfere with the main sump pump float or hit something else. With the two pipes 1/2″ apart you will be able to slip the flexible fitting back on and connect #1B to #2. Then we will cut the remaining piece of “Pipe Piece #1” into piece #1B which is cut so that it fits within a half inch or so of “Pipe Piece #2”. The backup pump will be cemented to the offshoot of the T. The first piece will be #1A which we will first cement the PVC T-fitting onto it and adjust the height of the backup pump above the main pump. We will cut “Pipe Piece #1” into two pieces. To do this we will disconnect “Pipe Piece #1” which is seated into rubber fittings and held by pipe clamps on both ends–seated into the check valve on the bottom and into the flexible coupling on the top. What we are going to do is add an extra pump in line with the current sump pump. I will refer to this diagram and the naming of the pvc pipe pieces by the terms mentioned in the diagram above. Here is a diagram that gives you an idea of before and after the battery backup sump pump installation: Battery Backup Sump Pump Installation–Before & After Diagram Flush-Cut pliers (for trimming zip ties).Channel Lock Pliers (very handy for opening the stuck lids of cans of pvc cement).Pipe Saw (but most fine-toothed saws will cut pvc).5/16 socket (for the pipe clamps) – get this socket and much more in this 170-piece tool set.Treble Light with LED bulb (I recommend a treble light with LED bulb so it doesn’t burn out on you when you bump it-I was using my uncles fluorescent light in this repair).cordless screw driver socket adapter set.12 V Marine Battery (with threaded terminals on top) - I would just pick up the biggest marine battery they have at your local auto parts store.Zoeller 507-0005 Basement Sentry Battery Backup Pump.Read on to see how easy it really is to do it yourself with my battery backup sump pump installation instructions… Parts Needed: The cost of installing a backup system for your sump pump doesn’t even come close to the cost of replacing all your carpet and the drywall in your basement. It will probably cost you more than $1,000 to hire a plumber to do this but you can do it yourself for about half that. This is the second time I have installed a battery back-up sump pump system and it will help you sleep better at night. If you just got water in your basement because the power went out or because your sump pump failed then you are at the right place. Battery Backup Sump Pump Installation Instructions ![]()
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