Good video! I learned a lot about fixing a "real world" problem. Many videos are just installing a new sump pump. This was diagnosing problem and figuring out where pipe, elbows and check valve need to go. Thanks!
Steve, according to Zoeller ... DO I NEED TO DRILL THE 3/16" (5 mm) VENT HOLE? If a check valve is being used we recommend drilling a vent hole. This hole is located in the basin between the pump and check valve usually a few inches above the pump "on" level but below the pit cover. The vent hole will prevent air locking from occurring.
The lighting that you're using at 20:03 minutes is great, you should use that lighting set up. More often in dark places, the basements are always dark.
Love your informative videos Steve including the BBQ videos as well. Been watching them for a while but I thought check valves have to be installed vertically as water can leak horizontally. I always love the “why do you wear gloves comments” or things like “she’s a pumping”. LOL Edit: Oh saw the close up at the end that said the end up of used horizontally
Any concerns about mounting the checkvalve horizontally? I know some are designed to be installed that way, I just wonder if it's more prone to failure than vertical orientation.
You should stop buying the automatic Zoeller pumps. The general consensus is that the switches will last a maximum of 5 years, after that they fail. PED (Power Equipment Direct) sells non-automatic Zoellers bundled with Levelguard switches. Its a bit more money but if you check out Levelguards youtube, they have a live stream of the switch cycling with a pump. Its over 4 million cycles and counting. This combination of Zoeller pump and Levelguard switch will last 20-25 years, and the Levelguard switch has built in pump protection so that even IF the switch fails, it won't overrun the pump ruining it. I would look into those switches.
The 2nd pump kicked the GFI because the float switch was stuck! Unless you just didn't show turning the pump so the float was free?Its popped again from running dry?
for real, I had a customer believe I was to stop what I was doing and come help her and her leaking faucet lol!! Then she got mad at me for not being able to get to her right away, let's just say she got a ear full of ringtone
why has no one commented on the fact you took some paper work off the top of the customers box of paperwork and put it on the wet ground so you could put ur knee on it so ur pants would not get wet
Sometimes a motor trip with no fault can happen if there is low voltage in the area,like in the morning when everyone is boiling kettles heating water ect. very annoying! Don't you wear knee protection steve? some creaking from my knees nowadays.
I had a hole in my Zoeller, and the float switch went bad after 12 years. I went with the 1/2 horse power Ridgid 500 RS, with a no clunk back check. They give a three year warranty. $200.00 at The Depot.
Ya Gotta tell these knuckle heads!”HeyChief , i m busy cus I’m the fucking BEST!What can i say! Plumbing’s a shitty business!But I’m onTheMeTube right now so I’m gonna half to call ya back!”” Bada bing ya back to laying pipe!
The underwear scene, Can't help it. Even for us skinny guys. What ever is comfortable, at a reasonable price. We would have to wear our belts at our necks.
Good video! I learned a lot about fixing a "real world" problem. Many videos are just installing a new sump pump. This was diagnosing problem and figuring out where pipe, elbows and check valve need to go. Thanks!
When My pipe wrench starts slipping like that, I bust out the knipex Pliers. Those things lock on like nobody's business! Good Job Steve!!!
Knipex work great!
Great install Steve. Another job done right! Steve and Baby dog are working again!
Steve, according to Zoeller ...
DO I NEED TO DRILL THE 3/16" (5 mm) VENT HOLE?
If a check valve is being used we recommend drilling a vent hole. This hole is located in the basin between the pump and check valve usually a few inches above the pump "on" level but below the pit cover. The vent hole will prevent air locking from occurring.
Waterflow has continued~~~~~~^^^ outside. Real workin man,Steve Lav
The lighting that you're using at 20:03 minutes is great, you should use that lighting set up. More often in dark places, the basements are always dark.
Keep up the great work Steve! Love the vids!
Love your informative videos Steve including the BBQ videos as well. Been watching them for a while but I thought check valves have to be installed vertically as water can leak horizontally. I always love the “why do you wear gloves comments” or things like “she’s a pumping”. LOL
Edit: Oh saw the close up at the end that said the end up of used horizontally
Any concerns about mounting the checkvalve horizontally? I know some are designed to be installed that way, I just wonder if it's more prone to failure than vertical orientation.
Good job. I have the same zoeller in my basement. It's been getting a workout this past week.
Fantastic awesome repair Steven.😀❤️
Good job.
You should stop buying the automatic Zoeller pumps. The general consensus is that the switches will last a maximum of 5 years, after that they fail. PED (Power Equipment Direct) sells non-automatic Zoellers bundled with Levelguard switches. Its a bit more money but if you check out Levelguards youtube, they have a live stream of the switch cycling with a pump. Its over 4 million cycles and counting. This combination of Zoeller pump and Levelguard switch will last 20-25 years, and the Levelguard switch has built in pump protection so that even IF the switch fails, it won't overrun the pump ruining it. I would look into those switches.
The 2nd pump kicked the GFI because the float switch was stuck! Unless you just didn't show turning the pump so the float was free?Its popped again from running dry?
Always enjoy your videos.
Another great video!
Zoeller makes very good pumps. What model of Zoeller pump do you use? M57?
Great job Steve I REALLY would like to know what the tool on your belt is for,its about 6 inches long black handle.Good job mama
Maglite mini flashlight?
Why are you using DWV fittings and foam core pipe on a pressurized line?
How big is that house need to sump pumps
Good job as usual
I like when you install new....
Gotta love the people who think they're the only customer you have, and you should be bending over backwards with your schedule to accommodate them.
for real, I had a customer believe I was to stop what I was doing and come help her and her leaking faucet lol!! Then she got mad at me for not being able to get to her right away, let's just say she got a ear full of ringtone
great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why has no one commented on the fact you took some paper work off the top of the customers box of paperwork and put it on the wet ground so you could put ur knee on it so ur pants would not get wet
A walk in the Park, compared to some of the recent jobs!
I mean I didnt realize thta many homes needed sump pumps great job though
Thanks for the videos
did it trip because it overheated because it did not shut off
what is this pipe for? pumping foul water? mains? dont get it
Pumping ground water out of the basement when the water table is high, usually after heavy rains.
Aahhhh okay!! ThNks
ain't nothing like a man's best friend 1:06.
Sometimes a motor trip with no fault can happen if there is low voltage in the area,like in the morning when everyone is boiling kettles heating water ect. very annoying! Don't you wear knee protection steve? some creaking from my knees nowadays.
Nice video
Why do you wear gloves? Love the comment. From a medical view.
You should get Zoeller M63's instead as they have a improves float on them.
That mess up set up run discharged line cross half house like
I had a hole in my Zoeller, and the float switch went bad after 12 years. I went with the 1/2 horse power Ridgid 500 RS, with a no clunk back check. They give a three year warranty. $200.00 at The Depot.
"bobby brown water" lol
gfci + sump pump = bad idea. I always install a regular grounded outlet with no gfci protection.
Almost fürst!
Ya Gotta tell these knuckle heads!”HeyChief , i m busy cus I’m the fucking BEST!What can i say! Plumbing’s a shitty business!But I’m onTheMeTube right now so I’m gonna half to call ya back!”” Bada bing ya back to laying pipe!
Thx u sir
I would have checked the pump first.
The underwear scene, Can't help it. Even for us skinny guys. What ever is comfortable, at a reasonable price. We would have to wear our belts at our necks.
I had to press subscribe again! No I don't wanta be a plumber. Gross