first time home buyer here!🙌🤞. So I currently have a home under contract and it got inspected. I was told the crawl space had standing water and spots of mold. So the inspector told me all about needing a sump pump and some sort of water vapor barrier. Well being my first time dealing with this process, i didn't really have a good idea of what he meant other than there was water under the house. Sooooooo just wanted to say, this video pretty much answered all of my questions! Very informative!
watching now, along with two other videos. Got enough good info to do this myself. Have a moeller already, just needed to get a list of the stuff I need. Thanks!
U showing this elbow that needs to be installed outside.....looks to me its diameter + o - 4".... where exactly its attached to ????? Thnks for your Replay..!
If I pour a floor over plastic in the crawl space. Where’s finish floor height? Is it below or even with the lid or the perforated barrel. Should I run a perimeter hose or just us stone under the plastic sheet?
I live on a hillside, not the top and not the bottom of the hill. So...water passes under/through my house. I have a sloped unfinished crawlspace where the foundation support pillars are located. I have loose gravel covering the whole space. However the gravel is ALWAYS wet, and the air always feels damp. Should I go install just the sump pump in the lowest point or do I also do a French drain?
which kind of 1 1/2 inch rubber gaskets have you used? The one I found from the home depot can just hold 4.3 psi water pressure. I am not sure if it can be used as part of sump pump discharge pipe.
thanks for the video, i saw the pipe that pumps the water up that has a small cut from a saw, is it rigth to have like a grove?it is inside the tank but still like a place to loose presure. thanks.
Hey Francisco, the pipe shouldn't have any sort of cuts or defects. The one used in the video likely was just a scrap piece used for a demo. Thanks for watching and have a blessed day
Is it possible to route the discharge pipe of the sump pump into a waste line of the house? Wouldn’t that be easier than drilling through the foundation to the the pipe out.
Great question, Sergey. It's probably not a good idea to connect it to the sanitary sewer line, but many sump pumps are connected to storm sewers, and that's usually fine. While it might seem convenient to discharge your pump into the sanitary sewer, you're actually putting your home at risk. In many parts of the country, connecting your sump pump to the sanitary sewer is illegal, and for good reason. The sewage treatment plants can become overloaded during storms or heavy rainfall. How does that affect you? If you're not connected to the sewer line, nothing happens. You may have sewage backing up through your line and overflowing into your home if you do. If too many sump pumps are connected to the sanitary sewer system, the sewers can become overloaded. Besides not connecting your sump pump to the sanitary sewer line, when it is connected, the city is unable to track your water usage. When you're connected to the sewer line, municipal departments can't track each home's use accurately. In essence, this is stealing from your city's water department. Talk to your local water department or local plumbing board about your sump pump discharge options before you work with your sump pump and sewer line. In most cases, however, connecting your sump pump to the exterior of your house will prevent sump pump overflows, and is the right thing to do. Thanks for watching and have a happy and blessed day.
I plan on installing this sump/pump combination in the 'problem' corner of my crawl space. Surrounding by clean gravel that will be leveled off just under the lower edge of the top of the basin. Once done, what is the best finish of the vapor barrier surface as it relates to the top of the basin?
I bought the system through your store and the instructions that came with pump mentions vent to prevent air lock. Also do I use dope or tape at cast iron and pvc transition?
I know this is an older video, but I'm hoping hoping to get some advice. The barn will not even come close to fitting in my crawlspace. The opening is arrive 12-14 inches. What should I do?
So I partially encapsulated my vented crawl space in the fall. I included 2 crawlspace fans. So far so good. Need to clean up mold haze that happened sometime before I did the encapsulation. So my question is (please take into account 2018 is the wettest year on record) what should I do about the water collecting under vapor barrier? I have about 1 or so of water underneath. Please note that this hasn’t happen before. When we originally got house, there was just a layer of 6 mil on the floor. I’m think I may need a sump. Location - Moco County Maryland
Crawl Space Ninja I have wondered this as well. We have no standing water and are getting ready to install a vapor barrier with proper seaming. If you later have an issue if water under the barrier, is that a complete redo of the barrier to install the trench? I’m also curious how these trenches would be connected to a radon vent system in conjunction with the sump pit. You all may have a video on radon I just haven’t got to yet. Thanks again for the excellent content.
@@MLJenkins In most cases the vapor barrier would get ruined in the process of having to dig the trench and would result in a redo of the encapsulation. Typically the radon fan systems run under the vapor barrier but above the dirt and vent outside the crawl space separate from the water management system. Some people do tie the two systems together, but keep in mind that if your sump pump pipe has water in it it could affect the efficiency of the radon system.
2:45 are you using that sump pump for all of your dehumidifier water (running continuously throughout the day), or only for emergency flood water that fills in the sump pump basin? I ask because it would seem you would prefer to have a more energy efficient lower horsepower pump designed to run lower amounts of water continuously, rather than something designed to move a ton of water. They seem like two completely different engineering requirements. Also, if using for condensate, wouldn't it make sense to use a smaller size tubing than 1.5"? It would not move much water if so much volume is taken up above the check valve area. Maybe as small as 0.5" or 3/4"?
If a crawl space we are doing is also getting a water management system installed (sump pump and perimeter drainage) we will run the dehumidifier condensation lines to the sump pump so that we are not creating additional exit points in the foundation wall. If the crawl space is not getting a water management system, the line from the condensate pump itself is ran outside underground to a 1'x1'x1' dry well. We use a .5" pvc pipe for the condensate pump discharge and a 1.5" pvc pipe for the sump pump discharge. Hope this clarifies things for you!
Any suggestions on how to dig out a hole for a sump basin in some VERY compacted clay soil? Also not much space in my crawl space. Maybe 2.5 ft from ground to ceiling of crawl space.
Hello. I live in northern Ohio in a city called Port Clinton. I have a crawl space that gets wet and the sump pump works but it is right next to the wall the septic tank is located and smells when it rains. I want to relocate it farther away from septic tank. How deep should the basin be for Ohio?
It looks like you are using a sewer basin, no? The sump basins I see are usually thinner and are corrugated. Is there a difference I should be aware of? The sewer basin seem better quality.
No, this is a sump pump basin and is not corrugated or thin. You can find more details about it on our DIY Store: diy.crawlspaceninja.com/jackel-sump-basin-15-gallon-lid/
I feel like the work jus done for my sump pump and crawl space was subpar and not properly completed but how do I truly get a trustworthy company? I've
Hey Lady J, Check out these two videos we did for tips on choosing the best crawl space contractor. th-cam.com/video/pBSOBByvgtY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/MzINdchJrto/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and have a blessed day
I thought you attach the PVC pipe to the check valve with the rubber sleeve and SS hose clamps that come with the valve like in your DIY store? The valve is ABS and I don't think you can glue ABS to PVC, 5:06?
@@CrawlSpaceNinja This place is or will be, about 130 miles from Nashville and about 80 miles from Memphis, how would I go about finding a reputable Co to install a sump-pump????? Do you have names??
We actually address the crawl space water intrusion from both the outside and the inside of the crawl space in order to effectively protect the crawl space.
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first time home buyer here!🙌🤞. So I currently have a home under contract and it got inspected. I was told the crawl space had standing water and spots of mold. So the inspector told me all about needing a sump pump and some sort of water vapor barrier. Well being my first time dealing with this process, i didn't really have a good idea of what he meant other than there was water under the house. Sooooooo just wanted to say, this video pretty much answered all of my questions! Very informative!
Glad our video was able to help you in the process!! Congrats on the house!!
watching now, along with two other videos. Got enough good info to do this myself. Have a moeller already, just needed to get a list of the stuff I need. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
*Three years later, and I’m still waiting for a picture of a freeze guard. **8:04*
We see what happened there.... but! thank you for being a fan 🙃
Great video, I'll be looking into getting the supplies you recommended!!
Thank you very much for your great video!
Do you have a large pit? My pump can cycle non-stop during rain season.
Great demo amigo!
Thank you so much, Matt!
What is the Freeze Guard
Awesome channel and great advice, thanks👍🏻
Thank you for watching
U showing this elbow that needs to be installed outside.....looks to me its diameter + o - 4".... where exactly its attached to ?????
Thnks for your Replay..!
Thanks for sharing, blessings!!!
Thanks for watching!
If I pour a floor over plastic in the crawl space. Where’s finish floor height? Is it below or even with the lid or the perforated barrel. Should I run a perimeter hose or just us stone under the plastic sheet?
Great help
Thanks a lot
Always welcome
I live on a hillside, not the top and not the bottom of the hill. So...water passes under/through my house. I have a sloped unfinished crawlspace where the foundation support pillars are located. I have loose gravel covering the whole space. However the gravel is ALWAYS wet, and the air always feels damp. Should I go install just the sump pump in the lowest point or do I also do a French drain?
which kind of 1 1/2 inch rubber gaskets have you used? The one I found from the home depot can just hold 4.3 psi water pressure. I am not sure if it can be used as part of sump pump discharge pipe.
Is that pump we need to put together or comes in 1 piece...?
thanks for the video, i saw the pipe that pumps the water up that has a small cut from a saw, is it rigth to have like a grove?it is inside the tank but still like a place to loose presure. thanks.
Hey Francisco, the pipe shouldn't have any sort of cuts or defects. The one used in the video likely was just a scrap piece used for a demo. Thanks for watching and have a blessed day
@@CrawlSpaceNinja thanks for your reply. I saw that you drilled a small hole with an angle. Have a great day
Is it possible to route the discharge pipe of the sump pump into a waste line of the house? Wouldn’t that be easier than drilling through the foundation to the the pipe out.
Great question, Sergey. It's probably not a good idea to connect it to the sanitary sewer line, but many sump pumps are connected to storm sewers, and that's usually fine. While it might seem convenient to discharge your pump into the sanitary sewer, you're actually putting your home at risk. In many parts of the country, connecting your sump pump to the sanitary sewer is illegal, and for good reason. The sewage treatment plants can become overloaded during storms or heavy rainfall. How does that affect you? If you're not connected to the sewer line, nothing happens. You may have sewage backing up through your line and overflowing into your home if you do. If too many sump pumps are connected to the sanitary sewer system, the sewers can become overloaded. Besides not connecting your sump pump to the sanitary sewer line, when it is connected, the city is unable to track your water usage. When you're connected to the sewer line, municipal departments can't track each home's use accurately. In essence, this is stealing from your city's water department. Talk to your local water department or local plumbing board about your sump pump discharge options before you work with your sump pump and sewer line. In most cases, however, connecting your sump pump to the exterior of your house will prevent sump pump overflows, and is the right thing to do. Thanks for watching and have a happy and blessed day.
How important is it to grade the entire crawlspace to slope towards the sump pump? Or is leveled crawl space floor good enough?
Any sort of slope will be more efficient and will not have any water trying to remain still
I plan on installing this sump/pump combination in the 'problem' corner of my crawl space. Surrounding by clean gravel that will be leveled off just under the lower edge of the top of the basin. Once done, what is the best finish of the vapor barrier surface as it relates to the top of the basin?
We tuck the vapor barrier under the basin's lid. I hope that helps and thanks for watching.
@@CrawlSpaceNinja thank you
I bought the system through your store and the instructions that came with pump mentions vent to prevent air lock. Also do I use dope or tape at cast iron and pvc transition?
Drilling a hole can help with air lock but it occurs rarely. I'd recommend using a rubber coupling to transition if you can.
I was looking forward to the blooper portion, but I guess you got it one take.
I'll talk to Eric and see if he can walk in front of the shot again :)
I know this is an older video, but I'm hoping hoping to get some advice. The barn will not even come close to fitting in my crawlspace. The opening is arrive 12-14 inches. What should I do?
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So I partially encapsulated my vented crawl space in the fall. I included 2 crawlspace fans. So far so good. Need to clean up mold haze that happened sometime before I did the encapsulation.
So my question is (please take into account 2018 is the wettest year on record) what should I do about the water collecting under vapor barrier? I have about 1 or so of water underneath. Please note that this hasn’t happen before. When we originally got house, there was just a layer of 6 mil on the floor.
I’m think I may need a sump.
Location - Moco County Maryland
Yes, a perimeter trench and sump pump will help remove standing water.
Crawl Space Ninja I have wondered this as well. We have no standing water and are getting ready to install a vapor barrier with proper seaming. If you later have an issue if water under the barrier, is that a complete redo of the barrier to install the trench? I’m also curious how these trenches would be connected to a radon vent system in conjunction with the sump pit. You all may have a video on radon I just haven’t got to yet. Thanks again for the excellent content.
@@MLJenkins In most cases the vapor barrier would get ruined in the process of having to dig the trench and would result in a redo of the encapsulation. Typically the radon fan systems run under the vapor barrier but above the dirt and vent outside the crawl space separate from the water management system. Some people do tie the two systems together, but keep in mind that if your sump pump pipe has water in it it could affect the efficiency of the radon system.
2:45 are you using that sump pump for all of your dehumidifier water (running continuously throughout the day), or only for emergency flood water that fills in the sump pump basin? I ask because it would seem you would prefer to have a more energy efficient lower horsepower pump designed to run lower amounts of water continuously, rather than something designed to move a ton of water. They seem like two completely different engineering requirements.
Also, if using for condensate, wouldn't it make sense to use a smaller size tubing than 1.5"? It would not move much water if so much volume is taken up above the check valve area. Maybe as small as 0.5" or 3/4"?
If a crawl space we are doing is also getting a water management system installed (sump pump and perimeter drainage) we will run the dehumidifier condensation lines to the sump pump so that we are not creating additional exit points in the foundation wall. If the crawl space is not getting a water management system, the line from the condensate pump itself is ran outside underground to a 1'x1'x1' dry well. We use a .5" pvc pipe for the condensate pump discharge and a 1.5" pvc pipe for the sump pump discharge. Hope this clarifies things for you!
How long pump last to work
Does the extra drain let radon gas out and water in?
No!
Do you still have to drill the large inlet holes in the side or are the drain tiles just sending the water into the surrounding gravel base?
We make sure to connect the EZ flow pipe to the basin to ensure all the water is pumped out.
I have a interior french drain that leads to deep hole where the sump should be. I'm wondering if I can just put this in there
It's a great choice for a sump pump basin if you're planning to put a sump pump there!
Any suggestions on how to dig out a hole for a sump basin in some VERY compacted clay soil? Also not much space in my crawl space. Maybe 2.5 ft from ground to ceiling of crawl space.
Open up the floor above it to create space for digging. Also you can use a jack hammer on compacted soil.
Use a claw hammer to break up the soil and then remove the dirt by hand, probably a bit late but that’s how I do it.
Hello. I live in northern Ohio in a city called Port Clinton. I have a crawl space that gets wet and the sump pump works but it is right next to the wall the septic tank is located and smells when it rains. I want to relocate it farther away from septic tank.
How deep should the basin be for Ohio?
Hi Matt, the basin should be located at the lowest point of the crawl space for proper drainage.
Why the perforated basin? I live in the Midwest and have never seen that type used here?
Good question. It has perforations so that any water from the perimeter drains that collects in the gravel around the basin can get in.
It looks like you are using a sewer basin, no? The sump basins I see are usually thinner and are corrugated. Is there a difference I should be aware of? The sewer basin seem better quality.
No, this is a sump pump basin and is not corrugated or thin. You can find more details about it on our DIY Store: diy.crawlspaceninja.com/jackel-sump-basin-15-gallon-lid/
I feel like the work jus done for my sump pump and crawl space was subpar and not properly completed but how do I truly get a trustworthy company? I've
Hey Lady J, Check out these two videos we did for tips on choosing the best crawl space contractor.
th-cam.com/video/pBSOBByvgtY/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/MzINdchJrto/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching and have a blessed day
I thought you attach the PVC pipe to the check valve with the rubber sleeve and SS hose clamps that come with the valve like in your DIY store? The valve is ABS and I don't think you can glue ABS to PVC, 5:06?
Gluing ABS to PVC is not recommended, as it requires a mechanical coupling instead.
That pump comes with the needed check valve?
No
How do you know the location on where to put the sump pump? Does it just go in any corner of the crawlspace?
You will want to place it in the lowest part of the crawlspace, that way you ensure the water can get to it and then it pumps it out.
@@CrawlSpaceNinja Thanks dude
What can cause your sump pump basic to rise out of the rocks?
If it wasn't placed in properly from the start, but without looking at the situation it will be hard to diagnose.
If you were building a storm cellar down south and wanted to put a sump pump in it?????
Put the pit in the lowest portion and make sure that the discharge is not in a place where it will flood
@@CrawlSpaceNinja This place is or will be, about 130 miles from Nashville and about 80 miles from Memphis, how would I go about finding a reputable Co to install a sump-pump????? Do you have names??
Yes!
I feel like a crawlspace Ninja Expert
Thanks for the comment!
Freeze guards don’t prevent freezing
Very informative. LOSE THE MUSIC!!!
why not just solve the problem from the outside?
We actually address the crawl space water intrusion from both the outside and the inside of the crawl space in order to effectively protect the crawl space.