How to Install / REPLACE SUMP PUMP ~ by Atlantic Drain The FIX

everything you need to know about REPLACING YOUR SUMP PUMP plus check valve ~ proper operations of sump pump system hook up ~ home repair ~ do it yourself ~ diy basement plumbing Zoeller M53 Zoellor

[@sarasmr4278]

My husband died and I'm raising our 3 kids on the survivor benefits. We are supposed to get a month's rain in the next 24 hours, and my sump pump went out. I don't have the money to have anyone come out. I have installed a few toilets and fixed leaky sink traps but that's it. Today I replaced my sump pump, and my kids learned how too. Thanks so much!

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey sara- so glad this video helped! thank you for watching. ~ You are taking good care.

[@nottthereyet4872]

That's wonderful! We have learned a few new tips since being off work for awhile. It's a good feeling to DIY. 🙂

[@acemany1126]

I dont Sump, I just Pump!! Bend over and I'll pump it sober gover!!

[@KristenHH]

My husband died and I am raising our 4 kids alone. I fixed my sump pump, too! Us widows are stronger than we know ❤

[@tchaho]

Thank you so much! I am feeling confident that I can now replace my sump pump on my own. I am a single mom of three without an income due to COVID-19. I can do this!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey tcha ~ thanks for watching. glad to help feel free to ask questions if needed.

[@mudfunrogers]

Thank you for this! My husband was away at work when our pump died. Thanks to this video I was able to change it myself. Thanks again!

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ hey tricia ~ thanks for watching! nice job taking care of it yourself !!!! double thumbs up!!!!

[@paulnavara7127]

You make doing this job look easy. Thanks for this resource for us homeowners!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Paul, Thank you for watching. We enjoyed making this video

[@TheGaryNinja]

Nice. Thanks for the video brother. You're saving people hundreds of dollars by sharing your knowledge

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hello Hy Kung, Thank you for watching!

[@matthewcecchetti9596]

Same as many others, watching this gave me the information and confidence to replace ours by myself. Really appreciate videos like this.

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ hey Mathew ~ thanks for watching1

[@dimitrikaras3840]

Thank you for making this video! I’m fairly handy but have never done a sump pump. I just replaced mine in 15 minutes with the help of your video.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Dimitri ~ Thanks for watching. WAY TO GO! 15 minutes is just about a record! thanks again for watching

[@themisconceptions]

Thank you for this helpful video! I didn't realize I could do this myself. Saved some cash by going DIY.

[@manjot75]

This was really helpful, we followed the steps in the video and were able to replace our sump pump without much hassle. Two thumbs up !

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Manjot, Thank you for watching and good to hear you have had success in replacing your sump pump!!! Thanks again for watching!

[@itsmike7711]

This video saved my basement... A thousand thanks!

[@MelvinIsMerlin]

Really appreciate showing how to redo that straight discharge PVC pipe. Instructions didnt include what to do if the threads seized up from almost a decade of sucking rust/clay in to the threads. Spent an actual hour using various thread lubricant and methods. Even a proper plumber's wrench and a hammer wouldnt make it budge. Just kept shredding the PVC nut. Idk who you guys are but I love you. Tldr. They showed me a simple replacement that wasnt included in my instruction guide.

[@MelvinIsMerlin]

At least I have a heat gun, 3 types of thread lube and proper plumbing wrenches now.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Mr Post, Thank you for watching! yes, sometimes its easier to replace than trying to save. Those tools will come in handy again some day :) for, something! :)

[@dfra7520]

My sump pump failed and I had water everywhere in my basement!!!! After I got the water out I was freaking out about how to replace the sum pump (ugh).I've watched many videos and I can honestly say, I found yours to be the most beneficial.Glad I found you....it doesn't seem as creepy now. Thank you.

[@heatherfreidin8448]

Thank you for making this video. I’ve never changed one of these before, I was a little intimidated until I watched this. 😁

[@AtlanticDrain]

~Hey Heather~ your welcome. and Thank you for watching.

[@cwbrooks5329]

Holy smoke. Dude THANK YOU. You just saved me a couple hundred bucks.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Glad I could help

[@hgaubaul]

Very good DIY video. Thanks for sharing!

[@sugarhill0627]

Don’t know what I’d do without KZbin lol

[@northviewshihtzus]

Dude... great video. No stupid long intro. Right to the point. Appreciate it.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey north view, Thank you for watching!

[@jkieran42]

Thank you this was a big help was able to get everything I needed before the sump pump went bad, & then it did.

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hey JK ~ This is one of my favorite videos. I am glad we could help.

[@MegaErick2007]

This video is great, easy to understand.

[@Nick_eh-30.5]

As a widow, I am having to learn how to do things myself. Thanks for the clear and easy instructions!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Kay, Thank you for watching. Please know we care and are glad to help. Thanks again for watching!

[@MzLisaD11]

U made this look like child’s play!! Thanks soooo much, I feel confident in changing mine!

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hey MZLisa ~ thanks for watching. its easy once you know how!!! thanks again for watching!

[@ultima0121]

I just changed out my own sump pump!! Thank you!!!

[@paulv8185]

Thanks Atlantic Plumbing!

[@christophersalley7536]

Thank you! I installed one this morning. This video was the key

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Christopher Thank you for watching. It's always good to hear this video has been helpful. Confidence and good ole worldly know how makes us all GREAT! Thanks again for watching!

[@bongcortfishing]

Thanks for sharing this video. My sump pump died and need to do it myself. You’re awesome.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Bongcort- thank you for watching

[@jobreezy2070]

Thank you so much for this video! Its was so helpful😊

[@dennistwx]

Thank you, Mister Sump Pump Dude. This video inspired me to do it myself today. $200 versus $900 plumber estimate. You saved me $700. I salute you with a glass of very good barleywine tonight. Cheers.

[@AtlanticDrain]

~Hey Dennis ~ Thanks for watching! We all have a budget. Even the resident if you can believe that... thanks again for watching

[@efirce]

Just installed a new sum pump after 20 years of use, It was making all kinds of noise so I figure it was time to replace it. Thanks for the video.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Excellent!

[@alanreiley]

Thanks for this incredibly helpful video. We had record amounts of rain overnight and my sump pump died. This saved my hide! -Especially the remark about the direction of the arrows on the check valve! You sir, need a donation button on this video! :) Cheers to you!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Alan, Thank you for watching! I appreciate your comment. I'm very glad this video has helped. you tube has so many great resolves for problems that the home owners like yourself can take care of Quickly and save big dollars in the process. Thanks again for watching!!!!

[@MikeOplinger]

Just wanted to say thanks, when I got home from work at 1:00 A.M. I found my sump pump had stopped working. I thought I was going to have to call a plumber to replace it but after seeing your video I realized I could easily handle it, so when the store opened up I ran in got a new pump and 30 minutes after getting home I had a new pump in and running. BTW thanks for mentioning to check the coupler for leaks, had a small one on the back of the pipe that I wouldn't have caught if hadn't ran my hand around the fitting like you said. Great video, thanks again!

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey mike glad we could help!

[@tylerhoopes]

Thank you for the help! Love the music. Sounds like oceans 11 background music haha

[@youbettercalltyrone3729]

Nice clear, well lit, clear explanation. Great post!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey you betterc all, Thank you for watching

[@tennis2469]

thanks for handheld us through your video instruction. you are awesome.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Charlie, Thank you for watching! It's EASY, once you know how!

[@sabirmoosa]

Excellent presentation.Thank you.

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey sabir, thank you for watching

[@chadkramer1383]

Showed me exactly what I needed to know!

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey chad thank you for watching

[@jtstepp9191]

Thank you for a informative video.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey jt ~ thanks for watching and GO BUCKS!

[@jackdibee7548]

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi Jack, thank you for watching.

[@rubenvelez5304]

I've made a couple thousand bucks changing out sump pumps. Past yr added to my other expertise plumbing,flooring,roofing etc here in New Jersey love it

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey ruben, thanks for watching. glad these pro videos help you to learn proper troubleshooting and install techniques. thanks again for watching

[@dcrogers15]

Thank you for the video! I was about to pay an arm and a leg to have mine replaced. Lol! I feel confident in taking on this repair.

[@dcrogers15]

I did it! My guy friend came by after work to tighten the connections for me, but I was able to follow your video to get the job done! Thanks, again!💕

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hey DC ~ it always feels good to know we have done something worthwhile. Thank you for watching

[@roncandelaria3703]

...just another thank you...I'm on my way to pick up a new pump and install it myself...

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hey Ron ~ thanks for watching. glad to help

[@qtcarter8127]

Thank You. This is a great tutorial. Great resource.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey qt, Thank you for watching!

[@RamenReignss]

My pump is making a gurgling noise, like a washing machine. So I appreciate this video on how to replace it

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey 300, thanks for watching!

[@followmeintothecommentsect4476]

Thanks man; i unfortunately only have GFCI’s in the basement and I wasn’t sure if it was the receptacle, wet wiring, or the pump giving me problems. I narrowed it down to the pump using a wiggy and I was about to call someone to replace it, thinking it might be a complicated swap. I think I got it covered thanks to your video.

[@AtlanticDrain]

thumbs up!! glad we could help!

[@mohamadazimi8883]

Thank you for sharing great video.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chooch1614]

Thank you Chris. This video saved me money. Happy Holidays! Take care

[@AtlanticDrain]

Glad it helped!

[@UkuleleLately]

Thank you for saving me installation charges on something I can do myself! 😊

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey ukulele, thank you for watching!

[@moongloomable]

Really helpful video. Thanks 👍

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi moon, thank you for watching!

[@garycottrell4836]

Wow, our contractor wants $1870 for THAT??? With a $195 sump pump and a new check valve? Thanks for saving us the money!!!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Gary, thank you for watching

[@SpectralightPhoto]

Well done, Chris! Thanks!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Thanks again!

[@ScottMosley1]

I love the commentary!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Scott, Thank you for watching.

[@ScottMosley1]

@@AtlanticDrain Indeed! Good stuff! As a service technician for a foundation/crawlspace/waterproofing company. I've installed, repaired, etc a good amount of sump systems. So I appreciate the detail in this video!

[@lubsey]

Awesome video. Very helpful 😂

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi A Lubsey, thank you for watching! P.S. nice channel logo. It looks like someone relaxing, lying down with there feet crossed

[@calikokat100]

love Zoeller

[@AtlanticDrain]

~Hey calikokat ~ Thank you for watching! Yes Zoellor is best in my book. Thanks again for watching!!! ~ Chris ~

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Great video

[@AtlanticDrain]

Thanks for the visit

[@nottthereyet4872]

Awesome thanks for the review! Have to change mine tomorrow morning.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Glad I could help

[@nottthereyet4872]

@@AtlanticDrain Just finished purchasing, cleaning, and installing! 🚿🛁 🌊

[@AtlanticDrain]

easy! once you know how!😎

[@odiberzbn]

Thank you nice job

[@AtlanticDrain]

Welcome 😊

[@joellerue850]

Thanks chuck

[@Matic-777]

Thank you Sir!

[@AtlanticDrain]

You are welcome!

[@maybison9580]

thank you

[@Qugie]

Nice!

[@WHH203]

Great! Thanks!

[@AtlanticDrain]

You're welcome!

[@ElectoneGuy]

My M98 just burned out after only 5 years. So much for Zoeller quality...

[@naturboy]

Amazing how much this guy sounds like Apple Drains.

[@MagnumVideos]

Your voice sounds a lot like Chuck from Apple Drains.

[@mkline01]

Thanks for this. I don't know how much $$ I saved with this DIY project. At least $100.

[@AtlanticDrain]

+Mark Kline ~ hey mark ~ glad we could assist! ~ :)

[@angeloribeiro9132]

My pump didn't exactly die, just the float portion of it no longer works. Pump stays on no matter what. Looks like I'll be replacing the pump now

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey angelo, thankyou for watching! yes, its best way to do it.

[@edwinrivera3118]

what sump pump lid it's shown on the video?

[@rpandocchi]

There is a better technique in my opinion that probably would have been a lot cleaner and dryer. Especially for carpeted basements next to or by your sump pump that your replacing. If your not as experienced as the guy in this video, and you loosen the top of the check valve first you run the risk of having water go everywhere. You just have to loosen and remove the PVC piping from the bottom of the check valve first as opposed to the top (as shown in this video). Then stick a screwdriver up through the bottom of that check valve releasing all the actual valve. Just make sure that the check valve your about to release is over your drain before placing the screwdriver up there. After draining all the water out of the above PVC pipe you can then remove the entire check valve without water going everywhere. Please just respond if you have any questions about this technique. Thanks for reading!

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ hey voodoo10 ~ thanks for watching. sometimes we try that way as well. thanks again for watching

[@briancrandall1601]

No primer on the pipe and fitting?

[@Mr2ndkings]

Great video and instruction! Just a question: should you run water into the sump to make sure the switch works?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi DAVID, Thank you for watching! WE checked the sump pump operations @ time 5:45 in this video. to answer your question, yes, if no water in pit when you hookup your pump, you will need to put some water in there. Thanks again for watching!

[@osoleona24]

Very professional!! Great job on showing every single step you took while performing the removal and installation of the sump pump. Which brand of Sump Pump do you recommend?...Thank You!!!

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Dr Carole, Thank you for watching. Best brand is Zoellor, model M53 is the standard. It is also the sump pump featured in this video. Thanks again for watching!

[@osoleona24]

@@AtlanticDrain Thank you!!

[@areizman]

Most sump lids I've seen don't have that nice slot making it easy to install. Rookie mistake is you have to slide the pit cover over the pipe before check valve goes on or you will have to start over.

[@Xoletta]

I noticed that. Is there any reason why they're designed that way?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi are, thank you for watching. lids with no slot are designed for radon use.a sealed lid with forced air and a seperate exhuast to the outside wall

[@sherryd0049]

I have a question. I have two clean water sump pumps and one for the sink, washer, and toilet. I think the one to the toilet is sealed. I am pretty sure we had to take off bolts to take the top off. Is this a different sump pump from the two groundwater sumps pumps that pump out the side of the house and on to the driveway? It still works but it will not always cut off. Just runs and runs so I have to turn it off manually. Now it is getting loud. Thanks

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hey Sherry ~ more than likely, the sewer pump is more like a MACERATOR pump. It first Chops up waste and tp to move to an external holding tank or sewer line.> It would also be a bit larger pump than sump pumps.You should remove the exsisting pump or at least open up the pit is is in, see if float switch is operating.... if the pump has been "ON" conitnously for a long period of time, its probably best to replace it. Zoellor M98 thats set up for sewage movement or or Zoellor pump that is used for MAceration... . Maceration pumps start at about $500 Thanks for watching!

[@MelodicMizeryPs3Vids]

i skipped the piping glue on the water base part in the bottom. everything was last minute i woke up late and heard my pump grinding and got a new one. so far seems to be pumping ok. is the glue a must? and if so what kind should i get and how long does it need to dry before i plop it back in the water. thanks

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey melodic, thank you for watching. next chance you get, remove that pump from pit along with pipe pieces below the check valve . dry out the pipes, glue them to threaded insert fitting as shown in this video. you can plop it back in the water within just a few minutes. as long as your pipes are dry when you apply the glue. Thanks again for watching!

[@MelodicMizeryPs3Vids]

@@AtlanticDrain thanks buddy the vid helped when i was in a bind. so far its doing ok with no glue on there. it was really hard to get the pipes back in there because of space so for the time being i think ima just leave it. it was a pretty tight fit when i got the pipe on and worse case scenario itll drip back into the water. but will take your advice if i need to. i may have a hard time getting it back out down the road if i need a new one again.

[@kimh325]

wondering how to do this in 2' of water!

[@frankpyon2115]

A question on the flow direction on the check valve water flow. According to your video the flow is point to upward direction and what happens the flow direction is pointing downward? Appreciate your answer! If it is convenient, you can email me your reply. Thanks! Enjoyed yours video!

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey frank, thank you for watching. if the check valve is installed improperly, the sump pump not be able to pump water from the pit. also, the back pressure created might blow the rubber fitting and clamps off of check valve. the pump will then be pushing water onto the basement floor. thanks again for watching

[@aboutbusiness9879]

I was gonna pay a friend to do this for me but after watching a few vids and seeing what all is needed I can handle this. I am wondering if I will be able to get the existing pvc pipe out of my sump pump and reuse it as I don't feel like doing any pipe cutting.

[@nottthereyet4872]

Curious if you were successful. We we thankfully able to unscrew the pipe from our old pump this morning. Fewer steps!

[@aboutbusiness9879]

@@nottthereyet4872 i actually had just ended up paying someone 😁😁

[@nottthereyet4872]

@@aboutbusiness9879 That works, too! 😄👍

[@rayngrace]

Upon changing my sump pump, again, I cleaned the pit/liner first, before installing new sump pump. Also did the weeping hole per Zoeller manual. Pump is a Rigid 1/2 hp I noticed the bottom is cracked. I was quoted $990 to replace the pit. I Google this issue first and found out, that there pit/ liner is suppose to have holes to allow water to come into the pit. And then the pump to eject the water outdoor. So, is the crack at issue then? The water rises to it's previous waterline that it doesn't even trigger the pump at. It used to get trigger to almost an hour, or not at all. Should I leave the crack alone?

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hey Rei ~ thanks for watching. I watched your 3 short Videos you have made for your sump pump & pit. Where is the pit water being pumped to?? Does the water actually leave the area outside of basement wall or is it simply discharging onto / into ground and filtering back down your wall, into the erimeter drain ? + In the video titled , over worked pump, was the video made immediately after you hooked power back up to the pump? + after a few hours of pumping, did the the frequency of pump cycles decrease / stop? The crack you mentioned would not interfere with pump operations. if anything, it would help with the hydro static table around the pit area. thanks again for watching !

[@rayngrace]

@@AtlanticDrain thank you for replying. The water is pumped to the city's drain system many feet away, more than 10 feet away.

[@rayngrace]

The overworked pump was upon discovery of flooding. Since replaced the interval of pumping out of water has decreased. It went from 30 minutes to 45-1hr. Current, 1.5 hrs when it does rain quickly....some really dry days I have not gotten any notification from our Wyze camera, detection via Motion or Sound. I read up on pit installation and was relieved that holes are actually drilled into them and understood more on its purpose. So I guess I'm good with my issues. Again, much appreciate your help. Have a great day.

[@smackdownosnap2112]

U done a good job.. But Can a open gap from the black ⚫ cover allowed mouse 2 get in ur House?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Smack, Thank you for watching. No, A mouse can not get into house from here. there is a check valve on the discharge pipe from the pit and pump. nothing can get passed the check valve. Thanks again for watching and your rodent concern.

[@pmmahone1]

Did he use a new check valve? or the old one? He pulled a fitting off the top pipe, and the new check valve fit perfect....how did that happen if he used the old check valve???

[@petermanetta2920]

How long ago was the pump being replaced installed? Bad switch the cause of having to replace it ? Would you recommend the Zoeller or Liberty pumps for reliability? Which model ? Thanks, great video

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Peter, Thank you. And thank you for watching. I've never been used liberty pumps. I like zoellor pumps. M98 is half horse power, m53 is 1/3 horse power. Both work great. If you live in n an area where the water table is high all the time you might consider using the m98. But standard is the m53. Thanks again for watching!

[@latishamckellar1011]

How do you drain the water from the current sub pump

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi Latisha, Thank you for watching! Sometimes, you have to work in the water, the pit may be full but, in this video, we were able to remove the vast majority of water from the pit using the existing pump. Thanks again for watching!

[@ptg01]

Well done ! Curious about vent holes... I believe M53's come with one vent hole at the base of the unit yet in a ZOELLER video, they still strongly recommend weeping hole be drilled as it easily gets clogged(?). My issue my drilled vent hole on discharge pipe splashes everywhere even though I drilled it 45 degree DOWNWARD towards the pit. Any suggestions if a vent hole needs to be drilled on discharge pipe at all or is the factory drilled vent hole on the base of M53's enough ? Thanks.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi P.G. Ive seen both ways and I have never seen a M53 failure due to no weep hole in the discharge pipe. Some customers insist upon it.

[@ptg01]

@@AtlanticDrain I hear you. How do you drill properly so it won't splash ? I tried so hard to drill 45 degree angle facing the bottom of the pit but it still splashes. How far up from the discharge pipe connection to the pump itself should the hole be ?

[@AtlanticDrain]

top of pump maybe 2 fingers above pump

[@gregoryoglivie1919]

Can the check valve be installed horizontally? My pipes runs horizontal before it goes up vertically

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Gregory, thanks for watching. YES it can be installed horizontally with no problems. Thanks again for watching

[@korinwelch1969]

Does the main water line to the house need to be turned off before replacing a sump pump? As I understand it, the black pipes leading to the sump pump are drains so as long as someone is not using a utility sink or something that would drain to the sump the main water line being on should not cause an issue during installation.

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey korin, thank you for watching. no, you do not need to turn off water main ti replace the sump pump. thanks again for watching

[@jili6148]

so part of bottom power cord always soaks in the water?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Ji li ~ thank you for watching, not always but it does sometimes go under water

[@kingokafor6215]

Use a pipe wrench on that PVC discharge line to remove it from the old pump

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Kin, sometimes, that will work. not this time... thanks for watching!

[@ihamptonii]

Good video. Who is the background music by?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey ihamp ~ original music ~ thanks for watching and listening

[@Maxitikos]

Our sump pump was replaced. The plumber placed the new pump on a paver block. However, the paver block has been placed on mud and some gravel. Will the mud still clog the pump even though it rests on a paver block?

[@stifflers69mom1]

Maxitikos if it hasn't clogged yet it probably never will mine is siting on the mud and it hasn't clogged yet

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi max. thank you for watching. periodically, clean the mud out of the pit

[@stephenchang3731]

Do I have to turn off the water before changing the sump???

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hi steven, thank you for watching. No, you do not have to turn the water off that's coming into the house. But, you do need to unplug the power going down to the pump itself. Thanks again for watching!

[@stephenchang3731]

@@AtlanticDrain does it matter if I use a different pump?

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

Why no primer before the glue on the pipe?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey kevin, thank you for watching. A lot of controversy on whether to use a primer along with Odie glue. Testing using primer and Odie glue for inconclusive. Some tests say it's better with primer some say it's better without Thanks again for watching

[@osap4884]

Anyone knows why water powered backup pump wont turn off? Any advice would be appreciated.

[@AtlanticDrain]

your shutoff valve needs repacked or float switch meeds replaced

[@joshtaf8374]

how much water should drain from the check valve?

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hey Josh ~ Thanks for watching. The check valve holds all water above the check valve up to the highest point of discharge pipe going thru wall. This is called the "HEAD of WATER". NO water should drain from check valve. it has a rubber seal that closes atop of a ring knife edge inside valve housing. Thanks again for watching

[@jamesgibbons8320]

I have a sump pump that I think is to small in my house also the paperwork says from 2004 should I replace it I see water down there every now and again. And is there any way to know what size to get

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey James ~ thank you for watching ~ standard sump pumps are 1/3 hp. 1.5" threaded outlet discharge. Most Common and best pump is the Zoellor M53. it is the one you see in our video. no matter what kind you may have in there, just follow our step by step in this video for replacing the pump. Do you need to replace it? 2004 is quite a while ago. i recommend you do but, if its working and you are on a budget, just start putting money aside for a new pump. ~ thanks again for watching ~

[@robertkonieczny1073]

Why no primer before gluing isn`t it code to use primer then glue?

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hi Robert ~ Thanks for watching. There is a HUGE debate about primer 1st then glue. Most studies show no primer strength of chemical weld is just slightly better than with primer. Primer is good in alot of situations with Pressure water systems like \on main water supplies or to a fixture in a house. 6 of 1 , half a dozen of the other. both ways work well. Thanks again for watching.

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

no weep hole?

[@AtlanticDrain]

Het Daniel, no weep hole thank you for watching

[@allstarshotta]

I noticed he changed the pipe, so I’m guessing it’s not wise to use the same pipe. Thanks

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey allstar, Thank you for watching. We couldn't get the old pipe and insert off of the old pump. yes, you can use the existing pipe if its not frozen on the old pump. Thanks again for watching

[@allstarshotta]

@@AtlanticDrain thanks for responding ✊🏽

[@LegalVideoMan]

That is PVC pipe but it is not PVC schedule 40. PVC Schedule 40 is for electrical use and is gray. White PVC pipe is for Plumbing like what you are doing.

[@AtlanticDrain]

Hey Legal, Thank you for your comments and for watching.! The EXTRUSION METHODS for grey electrical use of pvc sched 40 and white plumbing PVC sched 40 pipe are different but, they are both PVC schedule 40 and unless Charlotte Pipe Company ( which is one of the largest manufacturers of PVC schedule 40 pipe) is doing false advertising, PVC schedule 40 is written on each piece of pipe in red or blue lettering. On GREY pipe, it is written in black lettering. white and grey PVC schedule 40 is unmistakable . There is a CORE difference on some of the older pipes ( black pvc schedule 40) from the early/late 60's and 70's. Thanks again for watching!

[@Mr70Cenzo]

Why don't you use PVC pipe cleaner before applying PVC pipe adhesive?

[@AtlanticDrain]

hi vi, thanks for watching. alot of controversy there with that question. ive found info stating break bond strength is same both ways. anyway. thanks for watching

[@maheshpatel3495]

I just had a couple of questions. 1. Do we have to apply Teflon tape to the male adapter before we connect it to the sump pump? 2. Do we need to clean the pvc pipe with the pvc pipe cleaner then use the pvc glue to attach the pipe to the male adapter? It would be a great help to get answers for these. Thank you.

[@AtlanticDrain]

~ Hey Mahesh ~ Thank you for watching. there is no need for Teflon tape on the threads. pipe cleaner / pipe primer IS NOT needed either. There is a huge controversy about the use of primer. I have read about it many times. I do not see any benefit. Some tests show more adhesion strength with just pipe glue. Thanks again for watching

[@duane29333]

so do you need to use anything on the threads or cemntt or just straight to the pump since it under water working anyway

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey duane, thank you for watching. no need for pipe thread tape

[@woosa42]

Great info, but what's up with no water running in when trying to install? How's that work? lol. Mine would at least be over half full by the time of this video. We want to see you having to wrestle with the water at the same time.

[@AtlanticDrain]

hey woosa, thank you for watching.