Installing two yard sump pumps (dewatering pumps)

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  • This property sits at a low point on all sides with nowhere for the water to drain. We installed two sump basins and sump pumps to collect and pump water to the street.
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  • @wendymorrison5803
    @wendymorrison5803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Good job fixing this mess. Just reinforces my belief you should never buy a house in a hole.

    • @tonyalston4838
      @tonyalston4838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was gunna buy a house at the bottom of a big ditch... this changed my mind

    • @masonlynch1793
      @masonlynch1793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I live in a house in a reversed hole.

    • @musicmantham
      @musicmantham 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I actually don't understand how this is allowed - to build a house at ground level without suitable grading around it

  • @professorparker9229
    @professorparker9229 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It’s good to see people doing this type of work who actually have equipment and care about using the right type of pipe.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! My reasoning is that the expensive difficult part is digging the trench and installing the pipe. It's an easy decision to throw the correct pipe into your trench before covering it up. Otherwise, you may be digging it all back out again! Just use the best pipe you can. Easy.

    • @eddyvideostar
      @eddyvideostar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Professor: Possibly procuring perturbation for the purchasing ambitious DIY homeowner.

    • @MrRickoscar
      @MrRickoscar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GCFD Exactly you get what you pay for.

    • @edwardgarrison2377
      @edwardgarrison2377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what is the right pipe because it's definitely not pvc

  • @lorenwilson8128
    @lorenwilson8128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Proper site grading at the beginning of the construction phase would have prevented most of this issue. This was the fault of either the architect, builder, or the inspector. Also, it rains hard enough in Texas to outrun that pump.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Yea that house was flawed to begin with. Luckily the pumps have been working very well and the homeowner has been very happy. She texts me every time it rains saying how well they work. She also wants us to install a couple more in other areas so that video may be coming...

    • @scottwhitley3392
      @scottwhitley3392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hmm they look like 2m3 per hour pumps. There would need to be 8.8 gallons a minute coming in before it gets over powered.

    • @Rick-tb4so
      @Rick-tb4so 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its all about cost..

    • @knightdaleknights44
      @knightdaleknights44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Architects typically don't do site grading design (specifically water runoff), that would be a civil engineer. Either way, the plans got approved with proper grading. This is the fault of the contractor who performed site construction.

    • @TheTinkle1
      @TheTinkle1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@scottwhitley3392 the way her yard is designed it would bring triple that amount all the water is draining into those spots

  • @AlejandroTaylorEscribano
    @AlejandroTaylorEscribano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You should do a video about what to look out for when buying a house.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I have thought about that!

  • @SeanBaker
    @SeanBaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That curb hole was beautiful. 😀

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha, thank you!

    • @arthurstreet2811
      @arthurstreet2811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GCFD when drilling those through the curb, do you need any kind of easement from the city or county?

  • @joecool4656
    @joecool4656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job putting holes in the bucket. This will also help prevent it from wanting to rise up!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍👍

  • @mikemattox6617
    @mikemattox6617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very satisfying to see that water flowing out of the curb!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha, that's my favorite part. "That water is no longer a problem."

  • @wavosanchez
    @wavosanchez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    great video on how poor some places can be built and great install. For future less spinny/zoomie shots and more slow panning or stationary shots. It will really help the watch-ability of your content

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your feedback. The channel has recently grown and I've been trying to increase my production quality. Check out some of my recent videos and tell me what you think! Thanks!

  • @bobbelsekwol
    @bobbelsekwol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Neat install. Hopefully that will make a massive difference

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it has and the homeowners are extremely happy. Tough situation but we provided a good solution.

  • @CraigBass1988
    @CraigBass1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love these videos. Find myself amazed at how different things are between the states and the UK though. Over here you absolutely cannot discharge private drainage into the highway. I’m also amazed at how poor the developments are in the US, it’s like the developers don’t even think about drainage!? I guess it’s easy money for you guys though!

    • @griffgoldstein6378
      @griffgoldstein6378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They don't. When you grease enough palms you don't need to.

    • @mangos2888
      @mangos2888 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's exactly it! Some areas have more rules/ regulations but then of course the contractors complain that they can't build anything at a reasonable price....but then nothing gets cheaper when you remove regulations either so ......who's lying?

    • @mangos2888
      @mangos2888 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@baretta369 doubt it.

    • @Richardryan84
      @Richardryan84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same , can you imagine the neighbours complaining about all that muddy water draining on the the road

  • @elc7795
    @elc7795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow!!! I’ve been in business over 15 years and am always looking to learn something new. This is definitely a learning experience. I have a newer customer that has major water issues and am literally putting a proposal together trying to figure out where to take the water besides letting it sit underground in drain basins or French drains. I am definitely going to use this as one of the options. I’ve never done or thought of anything like this but like all things we will figure it out and I am saving this video as a reference. My team and I were scratching our heads on where and how to take the water once we captured it. Thanks for the great video!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm glad you found it useful! I hear from this homeowner all the time about how well things are working. Pumping is always a last resort but can give great results.

    • @markrepovich2148
      @markrepovich2148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crazy how my TH-cam algorithm kicked this out for me , as well. Same type of project 02/20/2021

    • @Goodvibes-Adventures
      @Goodvibes-Adventures ปีที่แล้ว

      I've also considered and looked into ...Dry wells that are 4'x4' and poly units that have a domed top and the bottom of the hole gets gravel and on the sides between the tank and sides gravel and lines can be sent to it ...And then as it fills you can have either gravity lines or a sump pump in a location sending water away ..But some of the water in the tank will naturally be leeched into the soil ..Great if you have a sloped area pitched down away from the property...And then if you have a sump pump it won't be overwhelmed...✨

  • @jonathanfriedrich2941
    @jonathanfriedrich2941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Here in germany it isn't even allowed to discharge water on the street. You either have to collect it on your plot as for rainwater usage or let it run into the sewer -and pay for it. But the pipe and pumps seem pretty small. But I mean, if it works, it works!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for commenting Jonathan!

    • @yourfacelookslikebut
      @yourfacelookslikebut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think its common for it to be illegal to drain into the city streets. Tossing the bucket downstream.

    • @peterhandelson1193
      @peterhandelson1193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm in the US, in my city any discharge near the street is forbidden, it must stay on the property and run into a vegetation area.

  • @CCWSig
    @CCWSig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got lucky with that hole in the front. Nice job, thanks for posting

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! - Shawn

  • @imtheonevanhalen1557
    @imtheonevanhalen1557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A TON of this is caused by the planning dept during the permitting process allowing zero to low flow areas around the construction site.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍

  • @carof08
    @carof08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those core saws are awesome

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We used a 4.5" on yesterday's job. Cuts like butter!

  • @itsthatguy169
    @itsthatguy169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video and great detail!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Thanks for watching!

  • @alanostner4909
    @alanostner4909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the trim out securing the cord. Most guys on TH-cam just leave it flopping for mowers and weed eaters and claim ”someone else will fix that”. I laughed when you talked about the “corrugated pipe to nowhere” that was put in just for show! I see those every day and we follow behind and fix them. It’s not magic; it’s gravity.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Alan!

  • @thejivebiscuit
    @thejivebiscuit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you need any permission or permits to core the curb for drainage to the street? I need to run my sump discharge to a nearby curb. Thanks!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our municipality doesn't care but many do care. Check with yours to be sure.

  • @johndoe1765
    @johndoe1765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THIS WAS JUST BEAUTIFUL I LEARNED A LOT THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @chocol8milk
    @chocol8milk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect place for a pond.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @bryanbatts
    @bryanbatts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That concrete core drill!!!! Wow!!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @rayleslie354
    @rayleslie354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    increadibly satsfying video. please consider an ASMR style draining video!!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @johnv9854
    @johnv9854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    who ever parks there is going to hate this.... hopefully its a warm climate area and it wont be throwing out water all winter long..

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes this is NC.

    • @johnv9854
      @johnv9854 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GCFD reason I mention it is because our old townhouse community I lived in was like this and it became a horrible icy mess most winters.

  • @heresmytake2782
    @heresmytake2782 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another example of sub-par building site prep...but it keeps u guys in business!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've seen a couple this week that I just can't do anything with. One customer said his backyard is so wet it's a sea of tadpoles all summer long.

  • @stevewilson7857
    @stevewilson7857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I envy this type of drainage system. I live near the ocean and that hole would be full of water from the time it was dug until the planet earth blows up
    :(

    • @1personalt
      @1personalt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup.. I have a house on LBI in NJ and when they dig pools they run some crazy pump with intakes in a circle around the pool for two weeks before they try to put the pool in.. water just comes in and in

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love the ocean. Scuba diver here

  • @GlobalistJuice
    @GlobalistJuice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoever is assigned parking space #60 isn't going to be very happy! 😂

  • @mergrew0110
    @mergrew0110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nothing beats a little local knowledge. I live in a small village, we moved here 35 years ago. On the corner of our lane is a nice house. Since we’ve been here there has been about 7-8 owners. The turnover is due to the damp. When I mentioned to a neighbour that no one ever stayed long they told me it was built over the village pond. Some developer thought he’d make some money and all those poor people are still paying the price!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @jonboy545
    @jonboy545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is one of those cases where the Algorithm is doing some good lol. No coincidence this is in my recommended feed. I'm actually local to you (Davidson County) and we are in desperate need of some drainage work. I'll be contacting y'all soon!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds good! - Shawn

    • @jonboy545
      @jonboy545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GCFD Thanks for the reply Shawn, I called this morning and left a message, hope to hear back soon. If you prefer messenger or something else let me know.

    • @travishanks7295
      @travishanks7295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem is the hills. Don't put irrigation in a hilly backyard. There is nowhere for the water to go.

  • @southlakelife
    @southlakelife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We'll done. Great video! The core bit penetration was very satisfying lol.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jasonsmith3021
    @jasonsmith3021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok you guys are really good at what you do 10 out of 10. Only thing that gives me an itch is the mess of dirt you left behind. I’m A non medicated OCD Mr. perfect and that makes talk to myself.

  • @AR-cp5dz
    @AR-cp5dz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would definitely want gutter guards installed on a system like that.

    • @yupp9393
      @yupp9393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I assume it’s not a big deal if there’s no big trees over the house.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @jimbeck6093
    @jimbeck6093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Zoeller M98 sump? Thank you for demonstrating your awesome work. “Apple Drains” needs to take a tutorial from you!!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you! I've watched a lot of Chuck with apple drains' videos.

  • @vegastyle84
    @vegastyle84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought a house in Meridian, ID that had a sump pump right next to the foundation (crawl space) but it was in a black pipe about 6' down. It kicked on once or twice a day in the summer. My house was about 60' from a canal so I think the original owner had water under the house and that was his solution. No idea but it worked.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea those pumps do work well if you can't get the water away.

  • @raddad9041
    @raddad9041 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, the soil you guys have out there is just ridiculous. So much clay in it. No wonder you so much steady work out there.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍 Clay makes my day

  • @barkere51
    @barkere51 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks like this was at some sort of condo complex, or at least a development with a shared parking lot and shared roof lines. I am amazed that they allowed the water to go into the parking area, alot of times those folks don't like people getting water into the parking areas.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Luckily the HOA owns the parking lot too and gave us permission. They knew that unit shouldn't have been built there.

    • @EliaTardibono
      @EliaTardibono หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GCFDwhat kind of gravel is used?

  • @diytwoincollege7079
    @diytwoincollege7079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So easy with no frost concerns.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are lucky here in NC.

  • @johnhussey3351
    @johnhussey3351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That basin will be overwhelmed in 30 minutes of heavy rain.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have kept in touch with this homeowner and she has reported the basin occasionally getting overwhelmed but the pumps catch back up within several minutes. She's still thrilled.

  • @retired0307
    @retired0307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Besides enjoying your channel I also watch Penetrator ‐ a plumber in Brisbane, Australia who specializes in clogged drains - storm and sanitary.
    The standard for underground stormwater is thin wall PVC. He is kept busy with tree root invasions!!!

  • @alteredstate5111
    @alteredstate5111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Water is fun

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @ma88tc
    @ma88tc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video! Marcos pizza for lunch is the real deal!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watchig!

  • @Jerry-ko9pi
    @Jerry-ko9pi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not sure where this is located. If it is someplace that has cold winters and freezes, that check valve might cause a problem if the pipe slopes toward the basin. The water will remain in the pipe and when the weather gets cold enough, will freeze and break the pipe. This would not be a problem in warmer climates though. Great job though.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're in NC and luckily we don't have to worry about freezing.

  • @DaddyBear3000
    @DaddyBear3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rarely find they give you enough flex on the pumps in the U.K. You can always extend, but still a minor annoyance. Your sparky will be very happy having such a large pipe to work with 👍🏼

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @lettingthebearout7528
    @lettingthebearout7528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would that pump be strong enough to send the water up a 3-4 foot elevation change to the curb?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. That's called Head Pressure and each pump has a flow curve for different amounts of head.

  • @lindacarruthers3423
    @lindacarruthers3423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wonder about the neighbours response to this excellent drainage installation . The rear of the side property has more of a water buildup since the berm prevents free , rapid drainage , and the property to the rear is going to drown in the extra water that the berm directs their way . As well , does the fence line drain slow the side properties drainage , and cause more water buildup there ? I look at these HOA controversies and rules and just wonder if there will be difficulties with adjoining properties . Loved the video, very informative .

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Linda!

    • @cliffpalermo
      @cliffpalermo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the neighbors should be paying electric bill all the water from the surrounding properties in the ground is going to be lifted by this homeowners pumps

  • @Rick-tb4so
    @Rick-tb4so 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great job...have you ever had neighbors complain about the water discharging into the street?

    • @hano5277
      @hano5277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I would be pissed

    • @nephew455
      @nephew455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hano5277 why?

    • @tomalva4640
      @tomalva4640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They should’ve tried tapping into a fresh water drain so that water wouldn’t just be all over the street....

    • @brandons2411
      @brandons2411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@tomalva4640 water goes in the street when it rains so 🤷‍♂️

    • @iaminyouout1813
      @iaminyouout1813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If it's a cold climate could be disastrous in winter frozen over

  • @justinjarrett4816
    @justinjarrett4816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Not sure how your channel was recommended to me but I'm glad it was - I've been binge watching your videos for a day now. :D I was wondering why you would not want to use the perforated basin if it was a crawl space instead of a slab?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The perforated basin lets the water sit at a lower level in the ground. That places it closer to the level of the crawl space, so I would choose a solid basin in that case. Great question Justin! Thanks for watching!

    • @edwardgarrison2377
      @edwardgarrison2377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to unrecommend that channel and watch the french drain man channel. You have been fooled by gateway foundation trust me.

    • @retired0307
      @retired0307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwardgarrison2377 One man's opinion!!!

  • @Slovenlyone
    @Slovenlyone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work guys 👍

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Thanks for watching!

  • @alex_byrnes
    @alex_byrnes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video gives me ideas for my own place. Question; would the downpipe at the gutter level not have provided enough fall to the street if the whole piping sections were glued together? The water could sit in the pipe when not raining.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interesting question! It would take a ton of head pressure to push the water uphill to the street, so I don't think it would work. Any debris that got in there would never be able to be pushed out out, which could clog the system and make it even harder to flow. I usually want a quarter bubble at least of fall, otherwise we pump.

  • @Bandiit6oo
    @Bandiit6oo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Am confused, does this mean you've got to pay electric for the pump to dump water that isn't your fault? Am in the UK and drain water just comes down the pipes in the the drains.. over years and years this will cost abit to run?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, they have to pay electric and maintenance on the pumps. This is a last resort effort. Even with these issues the results have been very good so far. The homeowners are very happy.

    • @bigbassmaniac
      @bigbassmaniac 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The pump will only run when needed. Also the cost of electricity even over years would still be cheaper than having to have the foundation redone with a building on it.

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What pumps are these, as interested in a couple for a property that has drainage issues as well.
    Looking for a good lump and brand and these look great.
    Thx for this vid, and appreciate your channel so much🙏🏼
    Cheers✌🏻

    • @Aepek
      @Aepek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ga5e city foundation drainage
      Think got it from the BOX, and can read text ok (thx for the resolution of your vids👍🏻).
      Cheers✌🏻

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh nice! They are Zoeller M98 from the plumbing supply house. Around $300 each.

    • @Aepek
      @Aepek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GCFD Thx for reply me info, SUPER APPRECIATE 😊 Have a great nite 👋🏻

  • @deavid81
    @deavid81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lmao he said get your boats ready

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣

  • @onefixitman
    @onefixitman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @johnkim1656
    @johnkim1656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My pump is going to sit below the street curb, so my pipe will be slanted upwards. Since theres a checkvalve near the pump, I'm worried there will be standing water in the pipe near the pump. It might freeze in the winter. How to ensure that there's no standing water in the pipes?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might have to turn your pump off in the winter and drain the line down. This was the same way but we don't have much for freezing temps here.

  • @trish8406
    @trish8406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s impressive

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @mitchjones2821
    @mitchjones2821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did this on a much larger scale. 3’ dia 4’ long concrete basins with 3” pumps. Tied into an existing 8” storm line. The installed a 2800 gal concrete tank and ran the storm line through it with an emergency over flow designed to guarantee the lower level of the complex stayed dry. The were 2 more 3” pumps at different levels that pumped to the curb in that tank. All designed by an engineer.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds like a heck of a system!

    • @mitchjones2821
      @mitchjones2821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GCFD it is something let me tell you! All set into motion by one downpour about 12 years ago. Lower level is 5’ below grade and every apt has a concrete bump out porch. Each one had a 3” pipe tee’d directly into that 8” storm line with lots of fall. The downspouts also tie into it!!! Big no-no! So I said why not just pipe the downspouts separately? But I’m no engineer, like the one who charged more to design the system than my labor was to install it!!🤦‍♂️

  • @Rick-tb4so
    @Rick-tb4so 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Living up North I have a 1 1/2" discharge line from a sump pump running to the street and it runs more in the winter than summer. There is a lot of ice in the street because of it..

    • @scottwhitley3392
      @scottwhitley3392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was think that, the neighbours won’t be too happy about 🤣

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Luckily we don't get much ice here. If they even call for low temperatures everything shuts down the night before.

  • @realpunksmurf
    @realpunksmurf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:20 is the noise I hear when my mother in law talks.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍👍 Haha john

  • @falfield
    @falfield 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice pump solution but I'm a bit amazed that the water from the outfalls spreads all over the street as if there is no camber on it to keep rainwater in the street-edge gutters. Are there no street drains either? Also I've never before seen downpipes taking water from the roof and directing it straight into the soil around the foundations - seems to be asking for cellar flooding, subsidence or rotting joist ends if there are suspended wooden floors.
    Maybe in a wetter climate (England) local practice anticipates and therefore caters in advance for problems such as these. Not that we do building any better - plenty of houses are still being built on flood plains and are bought by owners who are surprised to find themselves knee-deep in floodwater after a once in a century storm that because of climate change now occurs once a decade.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The drain is on the other (downhill) side of the parking lot so the water that gets pumped out sheets across the pavement. This was on a slab so no crawl or cellar to worry about here. Great comment!

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In the UK our code doesn’t permit water to be pumped into the street, (it has to be piped straight into a suitable drain.)

    • @scottsatterthwaite4073
      @scottsatterthwaite4073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philtucker1224 True of many places in the U.S. too. Runoff water must be diverted to either a storm sewer or retention pond.

  • @cm1133
    @cm1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gate City is a seriously dangerous hood in Birmingham Alabama. It’s so dangerous that when they connected I-459 to I-20, they built a really long elevated road way that allows to travel above Gate City, rather than through Gate City.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting. thanks for sharing. Gate City is Greensboro's nickname.

  • @fasteddie67
    @fasteddie67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video! I've been looking at doing a similar project at my house for several years. Couldn't figure out how I was going to get over the curb until I watched your video. Is there a permit requirement to drill through the curb?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Call you city. Here, every time I call they never care, so I don't call very often anymore.

    • @edwardgarrison2377
      @edwardgarrison2377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

  • @erikrobles5727
    @erikrobles5727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would it be worth it to place a coupler inside the black bucket onto the pipe then cut off all but 3/4 of an inch to act as a piece to keep the pipe from sliding back out of the bucket

  • @39FORTYWATER
    @39FORTYWATER 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The house you are at. The water drains nowhere. Now you have it drain to the street. Good. But what if you have it all pool at the curb because of the building of the development and the water doesn't have the proper drain. Will you go further to the street?

  • @Chief_5
    @Chief_5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those builders found the bottom of a lakebed for their next development. 😆. I’m surprised the HOA let you dig holes. 😬

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The power company agreed to let this homeowner tie the pumps into their power! We will be back there soon to install two more pumps.

  • @miked8227
    @miked8227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably could run a heat tape in the sump basin that runs off a thermostat, if it ever got below freezing it would prevent the pump from locking up. We use them in our eves troughs up here in the north.

  • @ryanawilson8549
    @ryanawilson8549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want that pipe cutter. That's what I want!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @chucks4748
    @chucks4748 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question on the pump. If the pump isn't around an outlet to plug in do you hardwire it or hook up an extension cord to reach the outlet ???

  • @kevinberniebarron7548
    @kevinberniebarron7548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had 1 question: Should you have used approved conduit for the electrical line?
    I appreciate your projects and how well you do your work!
    Kevin Barron

    • @TjStammen
      @TjStammen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I remember seeing a video where he said that PVC is fine because it’s the cord for the pump, but it would be different if it was romex

  • @gregs2284
    @gregs2284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am I crazy? Your outflow and your inflow pipes seem to be the same height. If you have good fall on both then what's the point of the pump?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This house was sitting at a considerable low point and we had to pump the water about 6 feet to the curb.

  • @Kremithefrog1
    @Kremithefrog1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I may have drank water from a sump outlet as a kid because I was riding my bike a bit far from home and was hot af. It was clear and tasted fine. Also, I didn't die.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @lawrencematos7493
    @lawrencematos7493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One thing I think it would of needed was a screen or some type of flap on the end of the drains for that any small rodent won’t get stuck on there and clog it ..

    • @zpbonjour
      @zpbonjour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or a trap like you'd see under a sink.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The pump would blow out any debris (or rodents) that might have gotten in there.

    • @lawrencematos7493
      @lawrencematos7493 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GCFD ok thanks ..

  • @christophermapes5176
    @christophermapes5176 ปีที่แล้ว

    That water's gonna be great when you have freezing conditions - not sure of your climate but you're gonna have a parking lot you can sublet out to the local hockey league. . ,.

  • @rtoro20121
    @rtoro20121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming! Can you make a video on how to charge for this kind of Job? Thank you.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @wroberts1707
    @wroberts1707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work, but you are the solution to a problem the designers should have taken into account, water flows down....

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I agree. That's a terrible place to build.

  • @DanBurgaud
    @DanBurgaud 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13:50 get your boat ready!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🤣

  • @neldel2873
    @neldel2873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Do y’all cover the wholes on the curb to prevent critters from entering or is this not a concern ? Great work by the way.

    • @benjaminsondelski3784
      @benjaminsondelski3784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I guess when the pump kicks on, any critters will be rapidly exited!

    • @deplorablelibertarian
      @deplorablelibertarian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When the actuator on the float kicks the sump pump on, that problem will take care of itself.

    • @cruzzindodge
      @cruzzindodge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being how there is a check valve and the grade of the sumps are below the parking lot i would assume the pipes are holding water in them... but they are only 1 1/2" pipe so must be a very small critters lmao

    • @skunkedout8737
      @skunkedout8737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The story of the itsy bitsy spider

    • @JM-yx1lm
      @JM-yx1lm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cruzzindodge only water that would be in the pipe would by the vertical part just above the pump. Everything else would flow down hill and out.

  • @Goodvibes-Adventures
    @Goodvibes-Adventures ปีที่แล้ว

    ✨👋. Why couldn't you tie the rear gutter into the first sump pit ?...Did you have to get approval from HOA for that project? Is that grass on the front and sides common area or for that end unit ...I would think if they'res a HOA that they would be responsible for outside issues...Just curious 🤔. Great job though

  • @buzzroadguy
    @buzzroadguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What’s the solution for places where you get freezing part of the year?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm not sure what the solution is when you're pumping water completely uphill like this. A studor vent type of device called a freeze relief line protection device.

    • @peterhandelson1193
      @peterhandelson1193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      People up here in the freezing north have full height basements, so belive it or not, they put the French drain and sump under the basement where it's heated, it seems counter intuitive, but it works.

  • @elileader4459
    @elileader4459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you ever used the NDS Flow Well system. I have installed several some with pumps some and without. They the are designed for these outdoor applications.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've used those as a dry well but dry wells can be very tricky here in NC. We get so much rain that I've seen them turn into a huge lake, way worse than ever before.

    • @matthewhoffman9242
      @matthewhoffman9242 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GCFD are you guys towards the coast of nc? Some of these houses/locations look familiar

  • @MrJohnnyboyrebel
    @MrJohnnyboyrebel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m not sure where y’all are located, but here in Texas electrical underground runs must be dug down 18” (per code). But I think your sump system is awesome!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Thanks for watching John!

  • @heliomaoliveira9944
    @heliomaoliveira9944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how much did you pay for the small compact that you have? and where did you buy? I love that little thing

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a yescom from Amazon. $300. It’s already snapped all the bolts that hold the engine on.

  • @KevinBenecke
    @KevinBenecke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I feel bad for whoever has to park in those few spots because they'll always have to be walking through water and tracking mud into their cars. I'd be pissed about that.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is no mud there anymore and the water sheets across the parking lot like any other rain water.

    • @par2031
      @par2031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought you had to run electric through gray pipe to differentiate from sprinkler system. Seems dangerous this way. I live in Florida too. Could this job pass code? Would they let the homeowner make this much mess?

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@par2031 I dont think it needs to be in grey conduit since it isnt an actual electrical power source. Its just a cord in pvc to protect it better. The electric boxes installed on the house will need to be NEC compliant though. As per the homeowner and any mess, it looks like some sort of complex or apartments and i bet there is some form of HOA or board that everything was approved through so i doubt anything was done that wasnt approved before they even started the job.

    • @audigex
      @audigex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it seems strange that they're allowed to just dump water into the street like that - here in the UK that would never fly

  • @machone7580
    @machone7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The float on the sump pump will be the 1st thing to fail. Also, what happens when the power goes out in a thunderstorm? Gravity drainage can't fail under any circumstances, but sometimes you do need a pump. good work!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍👍

  • @fahadullahkhan6967
    @fahadullahkhan6967 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What county is this? Is it allowed to shot the water directly to street through curb opening? In California La county you will need a catch basin along property line, to drain the water to street through gravity.

  • @65csx83
    @65csx83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your company could have improved my happiness over the last 60 years. Only thing is your reliance on sump pumps and electricity would come up short around here.

  • @timothyschaller
    @timothyschaller 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What model pump is this? Also curious about the depth of the components, pvc pipe, pump...etc. do none of these need to be below the frost line to prevent freezing in the winter?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      These are Zoeller Pumps M98 and M53. If you have freezing temps you would want to keep that in mind.

  • @kirkoneill1387
    @kirkoneill1387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We have weeping tiles. So any water in the yard or from the roof gets drained far away

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice!

  • @Doomzdayxx
    @Doomzdayxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If this situation were in Ohio where it can get well below freezing during thw winter, would this same setup work or should i be worried about the pipes freezing and busting?

  • @glockman9c
    @glockman9c 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are allowed to run a power cord through irrigation pipe?
    You don't have to use romex and conduit by code?

  • @carof08
    @carof08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always checkcwere water is going around the house your planning on buying people

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No one ever thinks of drainage issues..

  • @bugmouthready529
    @bugmouthready529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Builder / architect should pay reparations

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a mess for sure. And the homeowners are paying for everyone else's water to be pumped out.

    • @bugmouthready529
      @bugmouthready529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GCFD still, the home owner should have done their due diligence. Foundations and drainage are the first 2 tick boxes

  • @chinov9445
    @chinov9445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work 🤙🏽

  • @marccole8345
    @marccole8345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trenching machine is a back saver for sure! Can you control the fall/slope with the trencher?

    • @TheTinkle1
      @TheTinkle1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Idk how that one works but ive used a cheaper trencher and i can say their is ways to visually determine the slope and even if you cant determine a slope just dig to the same level all the way support the pipe how you like it and you still control proper decline which is what i believe they did

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it's controlled hydraulically. This toro trencher is a great tool. It's my money maker for trenching quickly and efficiently.

  • @dannyallen9804
    @dannyallen9804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm just confused why the pump. Was it up hill to the curb? If so who the hell graded the site below the drainage point!!!

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it was uphill on all four sides. It was a disaster site to build upon....

  • @Mcss-xl6wx
    @Mcss-xl6wx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I guess my phone hears me talking. I was telling and showing the wife where I was going to put a sump pump.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty wild!

  • @bartcornelis
    @bartcornelis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why dont you make an infiltration solution? So the water could infiltrate into the ground , this is much better for the invorement

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because we have impermeable clay subsoils here. Dry wells, soakaways, and similar don't work with stormwater here in our area.

  • @gry8ruth
    @gry8ruth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sure the complex is gonna love your outspout eroding that asphalt away over time

    • @matthewhall9530
      @matthewhall9530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That much water is no different from a stream of rain water. There’s a reason mills have tungsten carbide bits on them. It’s pretty tough stuff.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The complex approved the project. Plus I think asphalt can stand up to water for a few years.

    • @johnr9575
      @johnr9575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, they’ll be pissed in 200 years

  • @jefffather4663
    @jefffather4663 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    and the HOA or city or county has no regs on draining to the street/parking lot? I would also hope that parking space is theirs...

  • @ToeTag1968
    @ToeTag1968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'd be interested in an update after the winter Texas has had this February.

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

  • @nojokeauto
    @nojokeauto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I understand the reason for the checkvalve but cant it freeze the discharge pipe if water is sitting against the check valve in freezing temperatures happen especially on a outside system?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes if you're in freezing temps you wouldn't want this head sitting against the check valve.

  • @joemunoz1476
    @joemunoz1476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you use ABS instead of PVC?

    • @GCFD
      @GCFD  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like PVC because it is more readily available and I can get a full range of fittings from any supply house.