Back Yard Sump System, How to Install

The back yard sump pump is the BEST way to remove water from low spots in the yard. If your street is higher than the yard, a Sump Pump is needed.
Its easy, Quick and Fast! You will need to install your French Drain with catch basins to collect the water, then send that water to a sump pit. From there, a sump pump lifts the water up and sends it out to the street or storm through the discharge pipe.
How far can you pump it? Watch this video!!!
We are lifting water near 20 feet and sending it over 150 uphill to the street!
The secret is a Good Pump. We use Zoeller M98 1/2 hp pump.
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[@sking3646]

Chuck is just such a wonderful & positive energy guy...his positive energy is just contiguous.thank you for the great video.

[@spiderobert]

man, you are so positive. I can't believe I've been watching videos about drainage... your positive personality and knowledge really makes it interesting.

[@mikegoss1148]

Very good teaching on how to move this water away from the home

[@leopoldstotch4383]

I would recommend putting a union in the PVC after the elbow, in the discharge. This will make it easier to disconnect if you ever need to replace the pump.

[@aaronnorman5128]

Chuck thank you for all your instruction. I finished installing my system today. It works great and will hopefully last a long time with some routine servicing. Watching several of your videos prior to getting started was so helpful. Thanks again.

[@MrRainbowrooster]

Awesome idea! I have a culvert (just installed) and need to step up the excess water to a higher level drain ditch. Very unique situation and this application will work for me. I only need it for when we have lots of rain when the ground is already saturated. Thanks for the great video and advice.

[@Drew_peaballs_128]

Gday from Australia chuck! One of your drainage videos helped me very much to sort some drainage issues at my house here in Australia! Thanks very much!

[@thelittleguysoutoftexas421]

As luck has it I had already purchased a gas powered transfer pump and soon after found your channel (4 years ago), I wish I had known this sort of set up existed. At the time it would of cost about the same as it did for the pump and hoses vs doing the set up you show here. Well I finally bit the bullet and did the french drain/sump pump install this past weekend. Thank you so much for your videos and showing the DIY crowd how it's done. 125ish foot trench dug from the back yard to the front and it works great! THANK YOU!!!

[@electricalron]

Hey Chuck! Love the videos you do. I've been following for about year now. God bless brother!

[@brandonpellmann4963]

Super helpful! Thank you for mentioning the head and distance that really helped me determine that I selected the right pump.

[@sarge8133]

Thanks for a straight forward and informative video. You helped me possibly solve my drainage problem.

[@waltercastro2015]

This is the exact video I was looking for. I have a customer that is about 250 feet with a low end in her backyard. This answered my question if the pump is strong enough to push it. Thanks.

[@georgepitaru]

hard-working people are an inspiration!

[@jamessamudio9913]

I'm an architect and that is: Excellent work!

[@mikeerickson4750]

I'm a sign maker, and that is... An excellent comment!

[@Vitamin-Q]

I like seeing the pump in action!

[@eddyvideostar]

Qhuge: I do also, especially in this video. In real life, though, there are many other things I like to see!

[@kyleskr]

I like seeing the "P" - Boiler Up!

[@Mrnick21212]

Unbelievably helpful video. My grandma is currently in need of a similar solution and my expertise is in aircraft repair! You game me all of the info I needed to get a start on this without dropping thousands i dont have on a specialist!

[@bufunga]

Thanks Chuck I’ve learned so much from your vids. Wish you much successes

[@tylerwhite7715]

You do a great job explaining things. I live in Eastern nc. Which is a lot like Florida. It’s Flat no where for water to go . But it is possible to displace water it just takes a little thinking and time!

[@biggabigga8097]

Wow. Great video. Very informative and helpful. God bless you and your team

[@fasteddie9475]

Really enjoy the videos Chuck, keep up the great work!

[@malothe1]

Your videos are great save me a bunch. You are a you tube university asset.

[@rubydue]

Thanks for posting your video, it is exactly the solution I was looking for.

[@mikeoconnell4229]

Better check with your local government for codes

[@donaldlee6760]

Great solution! If I were the homeowner I'd be looking forward to the next big rain and then excitedly run up and down the driveway watching the pump in action.

[@johnny310xx]

Donald Lee lol...something your wife would never gets lol 😆

[@eddyvideostar]

Yes, Donald: I know how you feel. Unless one is doing this type of thing professionally, and probably these KZbinrs are, it makes little sense. This silly enthusiasm from the layman householder could be better spent upon other pursuits. Apartment living is better and more convenient, in the same non-emergency cirumstances. if one just wants to live, and not be involved in the flipping rat race of the housing markets. The bad aspect of home ownership is that: *One has to do and buy a lot of silly things.*

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

eddyvideostar ...if that's how you see it, fine - a lot of people (myself included) enjoy learning and figuring how things work...real estate has, while an arse pain at times, let me do that...God forbid you get in there and figure stuff out for yourself - I'd do that any day v. making someone else $

[@eddyvideostar]

Donald: I am in your camp: I agree with you regarding learning how things work. If one undertakes a DIY project, this is commendable, but still, the $'s will need to be spent on materials. It all depends upon what your purposes is: You may want to buy and sell houses and can impart your knowledge and explain things better to the potential buyer. Even in the flipping markets, this can go a long way. If you want theses extra nuggets of time which accumulates, this can be better spent on your family, studies, further education, and a higher level of living, whilst leaving the labor to the lovers of their jobs -- leaving you less languid.

[@freddyv7546]

Isn't that the truth!! 😂

[@VampireOnline]

Wow I wish I saw this video earlier. I wasn't sure if a sump pump could move water up my hill, but it's less than this! So I know I can get it done now.

[@iant6625]

Great video mate, love what you said at the end.

[@Chicagoman36]

I love these video's, look forward to them, doing this at My place!!! Dug The Trench by hand, started at foot and half all the way to almost 4 feet lmao.. only for run off my house witch a gutter will go into it lmao.. needed go across my Drive Way.. why so deep.. not pipe should be in ur drive way but being so deep shouldnt affect it if you drive over it was idea its so deep.. so put sub pump in mine but I'm using 20 Dollar Trash Cans The sub pump cans that he has are like 50 60 bucks.. Mine be on a Hedgerow so it shouldnt really affect it.. some may even be concreted!! where main lines come in.. almost done.. cant wait to finish it in couple months running power under ground to it as well in a couple months..

[@cristenflanagan6742]

Thank you!! We are installing one right now at our new building in Charleston, SC. Thank you so much for your informative video - husband thinks you're great!

[@AlmightyNation617]

Your a hard worker Chuck Thxz for making the video.

[@Drskopf]

Muy bueno tus vídeos, muy bien redactados y buena calidad de redacción, gracias por compartir tu profesión con la gente (como yo) qué no sabe de estas cosas

[@kikogomez3636]

Great work ,sir.

[@eddyvideostar]

This is a very good video. If one has the tools, time, talent and tenacity, and is an aficionado of drainage systems, he will as happy as a kid at Christmas -- or Ramadan. For apartment dwellers, in a perfect world where you select the right box and a nice super, you don't need to sniff this stuff -- let alone, going out and buying a multitude of tools and silly stuff in order to make a house -- or a yard work.

[@elmerortiz9072]

Very good Ideas!! 👍 thank you!!

[@xanos3001]

Thanks, great help!

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

Good work and cool to see the pump work so well. Next project for them is that hella-cracked driveway... :0)

[@garcialopezz111]

Nice work.

[@trevorjones5707]

Great vid,

[@francisbenjamin8847]

Hay chunky love you videos very informing. I'm hoping to use your ideas in my back yard soon I have draining problems. We have a sloop coming from my neighbor's yard which we have to address. If I send you photos maybe you can help. Thanks and keep up the good work.👍

[@JeffreySeaman]

Awesome video. This is great. I'm going to use this for my issue in Pennsylvania. Too bad you're not in PA as well.

[@Whey2010]

You're a good man! Sure wish you could service Dallas, TX

[@THROTTLEOLOGY]

That’s awesome!!!! I have been watching your channel for over a year now and had no clue you personally worked in Orlando I’d love some help with my yard at our home in Orlando

[@dalalboudiw6194]

Interesting. Thank you

[@HJCF0520]

Thanks for showing the pump working! Great install as always! How did you get power to the pump? Was there an extension cord from the house or a receptacle already by the basin?

[@jimmartinez6087]

That’s always my thought. I never see an answer. I guess just bury the cord in PVC.

[@greghill1106]

4yrs and no answer?

[@Loco4Waffles]

Love your videos. Wish you were in Fort Worth, Texas.

[@GlennHootVlog]

LOVE IT!!

[@Jimmyjimjimjim]

I got you to 1k likes. Good work.

[@sustainableliving880]

Wish I was in Florida :)

[@SafeHomes]

Great idea! Would have poured concrete pad 24" X 24" around the discharge to prevent dirt backfill.

[@K1EDH]

Seen on another channel he went through the curb…. Makes less of a mess

[@geneq9666]

Could you do follow up video at this property to interview the homeowner and check the basin for sand? I am tryin to understand how one prevents the loose Central Florida soil from filling that pump basin after a few big rains.

[@Bigshoots86]

I think he wraps the rocks//basin in weed paper

[@johnbaker5199]

can’t beat a zoeller it’s gunna be around as long as the house! lol

[@donzon353]

Great video and thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Whats your thoughts on a pop up at the discharge location? Also, did you screw the couple pieces together just in case of maint or replacement later on in years? Again, thanks for sharing. Great video

[@jimmartinez6087]

It’s so they can unclog the line in a few years, or whenever necessary

[@tenthdimension9836]

Chuck can you explain in this particular application how you come up with the 20' lift calculation you site? After watching the video that math doesn't add up. Also this would be against code in my town. Can't tell pump water into the street regardless of the source. Would need to be pumped directly into the storm sewer by way of an underground connection. Also being in Minnesota the pump would need to be removed to prevent freezing up in winter. I understand you're not dealing with that in Florida obviously.

[@jerrydavis7210]

Hi Chuck do you have a part number for the basin? Thank you for such a informative video.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I wonder if this can be done in Michigan? Possibly remove the sump pump for the winter?

[@zacharywood7314]

Should the catch basin inlets to the sump and pump outlet from the sump be sealed to prevent dirt and mud from getting into the sump? I imagine the pump can handle dirty water, but probably not built up mud/dirt/rocks over time.

[@dane8122]

Hey Chuck .. so how did you get power to the sump pump?

[@SP-rl7oc]

Did you run the pump electrical cord through buried conduit?

[@pjy326]

Great outro

[@JamesBond-oe5px]

Thanks

[@kimcamesi4463]

Glad to find your video. This is close to what we need to do. I need to know tho..we live in PA. with winters. Can the pump remain in the pit in the winter?

[@phillymusicman]

Did you get an answer about this? I’m curious as well (I’m in PA).

[@jimmyfavereau]

@@phillymusicman fill it with antifreeze and shut it off? that my 2 second idea :D

[@lexluther8370]

4:45 if you use the lid they sell for this sump pit, put it on the pit when you are back filling. The pit is not super sturdy and will become oblong when back filling making it a challenge to put the lid on afterwards.

[@janezzhang]

Great video - do you have to turn off the pump when not in use?

[@adriantomlin2902]

Very nice demo video and how to also. What is your thoughts on a backyard that floods during a torrential rain? My neighbors houses to north of me sit higer up then the houses ony side (south side). So naturally their rain runoff runs it our easement and is unable to drain because the neighborhood uses out easement for gardens and storing their extra stuff. So it doesn't drain as it is supposed to. Then it backs up into out backyard thus flooding it. What would you suggest for this situation?! French drain or what other type of system would slow down the water coming into my backyard?! Thanks 👍

[@plumeria9990]

Wish you were in Texas! My small backyard is a swamp.

[@jackjohnson5887]

Do you put any holes in the bottom o fb the catch basin where you house the pump? Also does the pump rest right on the bottom of the large catch basin?

[@kc8hnz]

I know you are in florida, but up north how well does a sump set up work in freezing weather? I'd imagine you have to make some special adaptions.

[@justmyself1000]

Can one connect to sump drainage from the sump basin and tie into their sewer line? My sewer line is not too far away from where my sump basin will be located and my sewer line is going to be replaced in not that long down the road. Hoping this could work because I would have to go over a hundred feet for the outlet drain. I've been asking around about this. Been asking mostly plumbers and believe it or not....I'm getting different and even conflicting answers! Guessing I would need another check valve just before tying in to the sewer line? Thank You in advance!

[@brandonpellmann4963]

Would it be okay to keep the 2in discharge all the way to daylight or do you recommend increasing to a 4in at the end?

[@christopherleblanc1461]

Hey, just wondering if burying the outlet pvc pipes is absolutely necessary? Could I set them and secure them with lawn pins on top of existing grade

[@DrAlexCullison]

How do you handle the wire from the sump pump? What is your process in leading the pump wire to the house/power? Also, how about a video on how to use a trench digger? Thank you.

[@shankyj]

Hi, will corrugated pipe also work to move water uphill using pump sump instead of pvc pipe? Thanks

[@ejkiras]

Will the process be the same for ground that freezes like we have here in Michigan?

[@erickgiliberti647]

Any need to drill a weep hole before the check valve?

[@pozzerbob]

nice van

[@2405therow]

So where do you plug in the pump? I mean in the yard? Is there an electrical box back there or do you run some kind of extension cord?

[@deltatea82]

I'm thinking the same thing. Any time water and electricity mix, means having to having to be a lot more careful with the install and setup. Plus you want it to last and not have the homeowner accidently cut the power line with a lawn mower for example.

[@willgaukler8979]

@@deltatea82 ...or the lawn crew ...

[@mr_handsome2you]

an electrician can install a weather box and outlet with gfci. run the wire through PVC or armor cable that's it

[@randylee1542]

That could require just about as much work as installing the pump.

[@josephpalagonia7084]

Great but a few things left out , well one and one is just my op .. 1 . Where did you power up from ? And 2. I would’ve put 3”/4” rock around the Basin to avoid erosion and soften the flow ..

[@hosocat1410]

I notice you dont prime the joints in your pvc before you glue them. Has it ever been a problem?

[@joeconklin1275]

How do you power the pump? Extension cord? I am not famaliar with this but need to do something similar in my yard.

[@DaniPrays]

Does someone know if it is legal in most municipalities to pump rain water back out into the street where it came from? What if it makes my neighbors driveway fill up more?

[@chucks4748]

New to all this but have one question. If the check valve stops the water from coming back into the basin then that means that the discharge pipe is continuously full of water that is trying to flow backwards. Won't that pipe now freeze in the winter and break ?

[@ericbreitkopf9182]

What do I do if I live in north east? I will need to have sump below the frost line at 36". My concern is water in the discharge line held in by the check valve will freeze.

[@aaronharvey6406]

Hi, I’m in Delaware and would like to know if this method would work with my climate taken in count of my winter months. Thanks.

[@echoserenade]

I haven't gotten any water in my sump basin(in basement)during raining for a lil now. It's making me kinda nervous but I don't see any intake(catch basin) in my backyard for the rain to come into the perforated pipe that's in my sump basin. Is there any way to figure out where the catch basin could be?

[@jimpie231]

I think i would have used a larger basin and a BN98 or N98(with tether switch) or larger pump. You didn’t talk about how large the basin/Sump pit was or how you connected to power......important info. When you do get a lot of water, how well will this work? That’s a long run and rise, you’re almost at the top of the curve almost at shut-off. Could your pump be short cycling? Thanks....Jim

[@throughthestorm3852]

Hello Apple, since you have a sub pumping the water through; does it matter if the end/ release side is slightly higher? Or will gravity work against it? Also can you place a pop-up emitter at the drain end(release side)? Last, can the collecting tub housing the pump, also be used as the original or first drain or should you still have a drain line into it, and then send it out ?

[@camaroman101]

Yes

[@theofficialmatei]

What is done in the winter where water freezes to prevent failures?

[@radnasty217]

You may have mentioned it in another video, what is the purpose of drilling the 3/16" hole in the pump riser?

[@pbgd3]

Ryland Rodman this is a common technique to avoid an airlock scenario. What can occur is a pump kicks on and runs till it pulls air, then the check valve holds the head pressure away. With out the hole the pump starts but is trying to push air through the check valve and the head pressure which it cannot do. The relief hole lets the air out and will spurt a small stream of water while the pump runs but avoids the scenario.

[@williamhunt6014]

How should the hole be positioned after it is glued?

[@sirryan3625]

Can you talk about the electric hookup? Do you have it on battery backup?

[@kurtzimmerman1637]

@marlin ewing does the n.e.c. require a gfci on an outdoor sump pump? N.e.c. doesn't require them for indoor pumps because start up amperage will nuisance trip them.

[@Cuzntime]

@@kurtzimmerman1637 Thats what happen to me, i had the pump on a GFCI and it would trip it every time so i had to put it on a dedicated circuit

[@Pipkin50]

I wish you'd come to Louisiana, I NEED YOUR HELP

[@THROTTLEOLOGY]

Do you think the m53 is powerful enough for a yard?

[@Cbv1914]

Hey.... I have the same sump pump in my basement

[@leetxjd]

Great video! My sump basin started floating and came up out of the ground! Any insight on how to address it?

[@appledrains]

That usually means there is an inflow of water that is very great that is coming down and around your sump basin and getting underneath. Check your inlet lines make sure they’re secure and that they enter the sump basin. You can usually perforate the bottom of your pet and that will also help.

[@leetxjd]

@@appledrains Thanks - the sump is just a few weeks old and I just experienced three days of downpour. I was going to perforate the bottom and figured I'd ask here. Your videos inspired the project. Awesome content. I

[@hungvu8480]

Would you please give me the name and typeof sub pump that you use in this clip please. Thank you so much the master

[@mimirosepanther5064]

Wish I would have hired you I got robbed :( love your videos I live in Florida

[@SarrosLandscaping]

Where do you buy your pumps and basins?

[@mikeBsUToob]

What all is needed for the 2 extra catch basins? Anybody feel free to answer please and thank you.

[@PaulA-uz5tk]

How come you didn’t use a sand setting bed below the pipe to give it continuous even support?

[@sherrysanders3638]

What is the purpose of going from 1 1/2” to 2” pipe from the sump pump, and is it necessary?

[@lelandlewis2666]

what do you recommend to keep debris in your sump pump

[@bo_knows33]

Hey Chuck! Great video as always! Just a question, have u ever used a t coupling so u could pump in two directions out of the sump pump basin? Just curious! Bo

[@VikingsFan27]

It's all about the head pressure. If you added a T' the water would naturally want to travel the path with the least amount of head pressure. So if both pipes are equal in head pressure then you could add a T and pump in different spots. Although, you want to send the water in one direction that is 25' of head and the other is only 5' your water will only discharge from the lower run. In that scenario I wouldnt use a T.

[@mrzif0013]

another one . just what i need to do to stop the rain water off the roof flooding the linai!