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If there's no water in it then there is no way for it to block the smell from coming in the house. put a couple of gallons of water in the sump hole this should stop it.
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Is it legal to have your washing machine drain into your sump pump which is connected to the main sewer pipe?
No! Dumping the washer output into the sump is illegal.
What was a sump in the trenches of World War 1?
a hole you poo into and where they sleep
Can you connect a sump pump to a main sewer line?
Yes this can be done, however, it is advised that you consulte with your local council or municipality regarding by laws.
Where is the drain hole on vauxhall astra mark 4?
Drain hole for what? IF U ARE LOOKING 4 THE OIL DRAIN HOLE THEAN IT IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SUMP ON THE CAR U MAY HAVE TO REMOVE A PLASTICK UNDER PAN TO SEE THE SUMP PLUG IF UR CAR OR VAN STILL HAS 1 FITED
How are subway systems built ie where do sewer ground water and pumps fit in to it?
There is NO Sewer water in the subways only ground / storm water and the sump pumps are located at the lowest point and pumped up to a combination sewer or storm water system.=Just like the tunnels going under water=
How do you get rid of sewer odors from sinks i notice it on the first floor sinks and in the basemment. i have a sump pump and floor drain for utility tubs. we changed from septic to sewer 10 yrs ago?
Try hydrogen peroxide to kill germ causing bacteria
What do you look for in a back up sump pump?
Power failures are the most likely cause of sump pump failure, but other reasons, such as a faulty switch, incorrect installation or even the unlikely event of a product failure, can trigger sump pump back-up. With routine maintenance on your sump pump, many failures can be avoided.If your sump pump backs up, West Michigan Septic Sewer & Drain Service, the knowledgeable, professional experts for your sump pump back-up repair, will promptly respond to your call.
Why does your sump pump smell?
If your pump is not cycling often the water in the pit will be stagnant and can get a little smelly or if the water coming in from the ground has a natural odor to it (like sulphur)
What does the check valve do in the sump pump?
It keeps the water that is pumped out from flowing back into the sump when the pump shuts off. Most sumps discharge several feet above the hole the pump sits in. If there was not a check valve the sump would just refill and pump out the water over and over.
what is a sump pump?
A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a sump pit. A sump pit, commonly found in the home basement, is simply a hole to collect water. The water may enter via the perimeter drains of a basement waterproofing system, funneling into the pit, or may arrive because of rain or because of natural ground water, if the basement is below the water table level.
What causes oil to come out of a dipstick hole?
pressure in the sump caused by engine breather pipe being restricted or blocked is one cause for oil coming up through the dipstick hole
In WW1 where did they go to the toilet?
They either went behind a bush or dug a hole in the ground depending on what they wanted to do. In a foxhole they would use the grenade sump (a hole dug into the bottom edge of a fox hole into which a live grenade is encouraged to roll.
