Can I use this for a drain?

Saltcity · 08/27/2009, 12:31 PM

My basement has a sump pump down in a shallow well with a plastic lid over it.
Would it be against any codes to use it as a drain for saltwater and skimmate? I think it pumps it out to the creak behind the house!?!?

If thats a bad idea, How would I get a drain installed in the floor? Or could I DIY it?

droberts · 08/27/2009, 02:24 PM

putting salt water into a creak would not be good for the creak inhabitants plus you will have to pay for the electric you use to pump it from your sump crock. you should look for another drain like a floor drain or the washer drain so the water is treated before it reaches any lake,river or stream if you have to install a drain its not going to be easy because you will have to cut into the floor to tie into the sewer drain for your house and have a trap in the line so you wont get sewer gases in your house from your new drain good luck Dan

Saltcity · 08/27/2009, 03:26 PM

Well that suxs... there's no drain in the floor so I might have to start jack hammering!!

08/27/2009, 12:31 PM	#1
Saltcity Moved On Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,297	Can I use this for a drain? My basement has a sump pump down in a shallow well with a plastic lid over it. Would it be against any codes to use it as a drain for saltwater and skimmate? I think it pumps it out to the creak behind the house!?!? If thats a bad idea, How would I get a drain installed in the floor? Or could I DIY it?

08/27/2009, 02:24 PM	#2
droberts Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: stow ohio Posts: 1,277	putting salt water into a creak would not be good for the creak inhabitants plus you will have to pay for the electric you use to pump it from your sump crock. you should look for another drain like a floor drain or the washer drain so the water is treated before it reaches any lake,river or stream if you have to install a drain its not going to be easy because you will have to cut into the floor to tie into the sewer drain for your house and have a trap in the line so you wont get sewer gases in your house from your new drain good luck Dan __________________ only one who attempts the absurd can achieve the impossible Current Tank Info: Quart mason jar

08/27/2009, 03:26 PM	#3
Saltcity Moved On Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,297	Well that suxs... there's no drain in the floor so I might have to start jack hammering!!