Laundry Sink Pump?
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Posted Monday, October 19, 2009 | 11 Views |
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I have a workshop setup in my basement. I would like to install a laundry sink for the convenience of washing out paint brushes in the shop. My problem is the basement is below the sewer drain pipe. Is there an inexpensive way to pump up without going to the expense of tearing out the slab and installing a sewage ejector pump?
I have seen some people run a drain pipe out through the basement wall and drain onto the backyard. Even though this is convenient, it is not legal. The building code requires draining into an approved septic tank or sewer system.
You only have two choices. Either install a septic tank or pump it up to the drain pipe. If you choose to pump it up, you do not need to install a complete sewage ejector system which requires a storage tank to be installed in the floor and a plumbing vent pipe which must extend up through the roof. You only need to install a laundry tub pump. Most laundry pumps are self contained and do not need venting. The pump only needs to be connected to the laundry tub drain and must be piped up to the sewer pipe. Most pumps can be plugged into an ordinary electrical receptacle.
They work by water flow. Once water runs down the drain into the pump, a flow switch turns on the pump. The pump stops when the water stops. They do have different sizes in case you want to install a washing machine to the system.
To find a pump, just search on the internet for "laundry sink pump" and you will find dozens of models to purchase. Prices range from $150 to $300.