Basement sump plumbing

[ScottB]

Just in case you want to model the head pressure in different configurations, I love this calculator. Just be sure to use gallons per MINUTE (not GPH) as your flow input.

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The Cor20 is great, but might not get the job done unless you use large flex hose all the way to the return nozzle to avoid 90s.

 

[bulensd]

Besides the large headpressure needed, did anyone install a remote control on the pump? This from the fact that you might want to start/stop the pump from the top floor while it is hard to reach in the basement. Or is it not necessary?

 

[MRReefs]

Take a look at the Royal Exclusiv Red Dragon 230 w also - very good pump. I have a 225 that I run from my basement through a crawl space up to my living room. The sump room is under my family room. I always had the hum of the hammerhead in the background. I switched over the Red Dragon and was very happy. I use them on 2 systems now and they are one of the best pumps I have used. On top of power, Energy savings they are dead quiet.

 

[MRReefs]

In addition when I was first doing my plumbing I had multiple drains. I had done an overhaul 2 years ago when I upgraded tanks and switched over to a 3" drain through the crawl space. It just made it easier for the long runs I had. I have have the 3 drains coming down from the tank into the 3" then when it comes into the sump room, it splits back out. the 2 main and the 1 overflow drain. Works for me - I am sure there are all kinds of opinions and pros and cons but I had about 30 horizontal feet to run with a few turns and angles - just made it easier and handles all the volume I need.

 

[ScottB]

Besides the large headpressure needed, did anyone install a remote control on the pump? This from the fact that you might want to start/stop the pump from the top floor while it is hard to reach in the basement. Or is it not necessary?

You make an excellent point. This is a feature the OP should consider. Whether it is a feature of the pump chosen, or one implemented via IoT smart outlet, you will need to be able to remote fire/shut the pump(s).