Sump installation

[tattoobob]

I drill holes in the bottom and the sides the whole bucket, If you do get water say from a leaking water heater you can sweep or squeegee the water into the the bucket and the water will drain into the ground with out turning your pump on, if the water table is low enough

[Nebe]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

I drill holes in the bottom and the sides the whole bucket, If you do get water say from a leaking water heater you can sweep or squeegee the water into the the bucket and the water will drain into the ground with out turning your pump on, if the water table is low enough

BUT.... if the water table is high, and the water comes in that hole faster than the pump will pump, the pump is completely useless....

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by Nebe

BUT.... if the water table is high, and the water comes in that hole faster than the pump will pump, the pump is completely useless....

I didn't screw around,I went with a 3/4hp pump.I tested it in a unused 55gal. fish tank.It emptied the tank faster than I could gun down a UFO!

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

I drill holes in the bottom and the sides the whole bucket, If you do get water say from a leaking water heater you can sweep or squeegee the water into the the bucket and the water will drain into the ground with out turning your pump on, if the water table is low enough

Thanks Bob.Just needed some clarity on that point.