Dump saltwater in Home basement sump
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The pipes shouldn't matter but I wouldn't take the chance of the pump corroding out from the salt and not working when you need it. It was a thought that went through my head too a few months back but felt the risk is too high. That being said I plan to have an extra pump t'd into the pipes that exit the house with a backflow valve.
Another info I missed earlier was that my sump empties the water in the city sewer meaning no septic system hence I am not worried about the ill effects of salt in the soil. My only concern is the actual sump pump malfunctioning due to salt. I know it will not happen overnight but if I develop this habit to always dumping used saltwater in the sump then who knows when the pump will fail and cause problems.
Got a heavy effluent zoeller pump in my sump and have been dumping saltwater from water changes for 5 years or better and to no effect on the pump. My fish room sink dumps into it also. Had a check valve stick and had to pull the pump a few months ago and it had no excessive rust or corrosion.
billdogg
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I did it that way for years outwith issue as well. I did, however, flush about 5g of fresh water into the pit to help ward off evil spirits.
Unless your sump pump is a $49 fleabay special, I wouldn't worry about it at all. If it is a $49 fleabay special, you should replace it with a good one anyway.
Unless your sump pump is a $49 fleabay special, I wouldn't worry about it at all. If it is a $49 fleabay special, you should replace it with a good one anyway.
mcgyvr
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Plus 4 eggshells and a pinch of big league chew right?
I just wanted to make sure you got the potion correct..
billdogg
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No problems! Ask away - there aren't any dumb questions (well, maybe a few...)
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