How to Install a Sump Pump Correctly - Step by Step

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Installing a sump pump for a lawn involves several steps and can seem like a daunting task. There are in fact a number of things to consider and, if certain components or design features are missing, a sump pump may not function properly. If you're thinking about installing a sump pump, check out this video and take the guess work out of the job!
NOTE: I forgot to mention in this video, but it is recommended to drill a 3/16" hole in the vertical pipe attached to the pump - this can be done a few inches above the pump itself. This hole prevents air from getting trapped in the pump, which is a problem, because pumps need to be always submersed in water!

[@zapitwash]

Nice work sir! Where do you like to get your sump pump kits at? Nice green sump basin too haven't seen one like that before looks heavy duty.

[@DallasDrainagePros]

Thank you! And it is pretty heavy duty - We go through a local supplier in the Dallas area, Longhorn Irrigation 👍

[@watomb]

That pump does not require a weep hole to prevent air lock? Nice video

[@DallasDrainagePros]

Good catch! Forgot to mention that in this video, but yes, an air-bleed or weep hole is necessary to prevent air lock. This pump was a kit and the hole was pre-drilled, but if you were constructing from scratch, you would want to drill a 3/16" hole in the vertical pipe. Thanks!

[@maddhombre]

At 0:25 you can a piece of plywood mounted to the bottom of the pump for shipping. If you look in the bottom of the well at 5:29 you can still see the plywood attached to the bottom of the pump legs. Shouldn’t this plywood be removed allowing the 3 legs of the pump to rest in the indentions in the bottom of the basin?

[@DallasDrainagePros]

Great question! This piece is often left as a stabilizing platform, but would work either way.