How To Install A Sewer Ejector System

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  • In this video I will show you how to install a Zoeller Sewer Ejector System. This is useful if a proper drain slope cannot be obtained.
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  • @BradBo1140
    @BradBo1140 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You plumbers are so good. That’s exactly what I need for my little outside house I want to add a toilet, sink and shower.

  • @chopsygutt8596
    @chopsygutt8596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good, straightforward, constructive attitude - really appreciated. Attention to detail - excellent. You made this process easy to understand and explained it well. To viewers; Zoeller is a great company with high quality equipment. If installed properly you can't go wrong. If installed inside structure be sure to get an alarm in case pump stops working or it's malfunctioning and you'll have to either tie into existing sewer vent or install new line through roof.

  • @rodm5830
    @rodm5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sometimes plumbing is like an art. Amazing how you made that all come together in such a small space.

  • @hectortrejorx8
    @hectortrejorx8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very helpful and informative. I don’t ever install these pumps and I have a job coming up where I will need to install one. So thank you very much for the tips and tricks for installing them

  • @jf808
    @jf808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally a good video on how to install

  • @vacationjoe2418
    @vacationjoe2418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is a super video. What type of bulkhead fitting did you use so that the gasket was flush with the curvature of the tank? Many thanks

  • @JohnDoe-np3zk
    @JohnDoe-np3zk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chipping hammer looks like a useful tool. Dug up the entire septic by hand put in my own sewage ejector a Rubbermaid trash can with the Everbilt Home Depot pump. It's down in the rusted out 500 gallon tank that had the original pump. I am going to fashion a lid over it all and turn it into a table.

  • @orenbenyosef9885
    @orenbenyosef9885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, can I install that system outside in NY. How do I prevent it from freezing in the winter?

  • @NB-Philly
    @NB-Philly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can this be done in colder climates? I’m in the Pocono mountains north of Philadlephia.
    Thanks & great video!

    • @sceeryoutdoors9810
      @sceeryoutdoors9810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same question! Our freeze line is 18-24 inches below the surface of the soil. All pipes must be at least 18" below the surface.

  • @scoutgirl7739
    @scoutgirl7739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent presentation! Your insight has given me the information I need to install a similar system on a new build, guest house in lake havasu city Arizona

  • @buttersstotch2014
    @buttersstotch2014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can this be installed with the service valve/check valve/ basin cover buried just below the ground? Like if you didn’t want a lot of pipes to show and maybe used a few ground boxes?

    • @caprice6825
      @caprice6825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did you do? Our old one had an inline check valve located on the pipe going up from the pump

  • @worldview730
    @worldview730 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:11, amazing that those copper pipes under ground held up without freezing , this must a warm weather climate ?

  • @randydraper-k8t
    @randydraper-k8t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm completing a very similar system. Someone told me I couldn't use a studor or mechanical vent because of the negative pressure? I see you used one. Do you have any comments or advice? Thanks. I want to use one by the way

  • @OldGuyREI
    @OldGuyREI 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Is it ok if the system isn't totally buried. Should the exposed part have a cover to protect it from the sun?

  • @MichaelTerrell-l4x
    @MichaelTerrell-l4x ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey thanks for the vid. How would you go about insulating this for winter freeze? Is the unit insulate itself?

  • @teymoors
    @teymoors 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the great video! I have a quick question: I need a pump for an outdoor small room with a toilet and sink. Would the pump you used in the video be suitable for this purpose? Also, could you please share the model number of the pump? Thanks in advance!

  • @javiervalencia6342
    @javiervalencia6342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How this pump works under low temperature?? Does it need any insulation? I’m plan on installing a similar system on my house in New Jersey.
    Thanks

  • @carolenelewis117
    @carolenelewis117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to renovate a detached garage to living space. What's the difference in sewer ejector system and septic grinder?

  • @mikesmith4352
    @mikesmith4352 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wanted to know if it matters what height the top of the basin should be in relation to the horizontal line which leads to the sewar

  • @Up27am
    @Up27am ปีที่แล้ว

    So is freezing any issue?
    If you want this in the basement is there an above floor option?

  • @mattwoody1089
    @mattwoody1089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi did your 2 in line go into a septic tank and what was the 3/16 hole for

  • @VICKYIRIS007
    @VICKYIRIS007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can that sistem drain 15 ft uphill? And how far?. Thanks

  • @carlolson1624
    @carlolson1624 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 1/2 horse everbilt sewage pump to install.
    Can i come UP out of the pump then 2" sweeps down 3 FEET then uphill rizing 6 feet up to a septic tank aprox 60 feet away ??
    Great video btw ! .
    Thanks carl olson

  • @worldview730
    @worldview730 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:07, Love that here's our maple tree plant, not something else ( Marijauna ) 😍😍😍😍

  • @buttersstotch2014
    @buttersstotch2014 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude you’re awesome. This video was great. Couldn’t find much about venting these outside

  • @MJR-2000
    @MJR-2000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this for a bathroom on a 1st floor? Not a basement?

  • @onlyinasheville
    @onlyinasheville 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Uh...that's a Maple Plant. You're funny and you get the job done!

  • @thetruth2330
    @thetruth2330 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That’s actually fig plant and where can I get that vent?

  • @rodm5830
    @rodm5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am building a house soon and will be living in a camper while building. I need a way to pump sewage about 70 ft to my septic. A smaller version of this is what in considering.

  • @rialtaf2239
    @rialtaf2239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video, was wondering where the Final destination is being tied into? I am looking into this exact set up but we will be tying it into a main sewer line. Is this possible? All the other things I’m reading shows sump pumps going into a septic tank.

    • @How2Plumb
      @How2Plumb  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes going into the main sewer line is totally fine that is exactly what I’m doing as well.

    • @rialtaf2239
      @rialtaf2239 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@How2Plumb awesome, we’re winging it so super lucky to come across this video! Don’t mean to over step but would you know if the Everbilt 1/2 HP sewer pump would work? From pump to sewer line is about 40’ its slightly uphill but not by a lot. Fixtures are the same in your video 1 sink shower and toilet. I called Everbilt and left message but not sure if you’re familiar with this brand or would know of the bat it’s not the right type

    • @Truckingdaddie
      @Truckingdaddie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@How2Plumb how far can the waste be pushed ? Going to use this for an ADU My main sewer is about 80 will the pump be able to get it that far?

  • @HaVared
    @HaVared 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information video thank you ! I need to have something like this installed for my shed. I'm in Atlanta GA.. who can I call?

  • @Jordan23Singh
    @Jordan23Singh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instructions. Just one question, why did you put 3/16 hole in discharge pipe?

    • @gdiloretto2
      @gdiloretto2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's called "weep hole" to avoid air-lock between check valve and sump pump, another tip, when you drill it try to do it on 45 degree facing down (bottom of basin) to avoid some weird noise. If it's straight or pointing up, when servicing you can get splashed or "sprinkled", ha.

    • @texas_triple8146
      @texas_triple8146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice work. Thanks for taking the time and effort to film and share.

  • @LIVE3DPrinting
    @LIVE3DPrinting ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. Quick question, how important is it for the sewer coming into the sump to be level for the bushing to seal? Just curious because I just paid a plumber nearly 30k for a partial replacement and re-route around and the fitting going into the sump is at probably a 22 degree angle and leaks like crazy. I'm asking because he's coming back out to add liquid rubber around it, but I feel like the sump or pump needs to be modified to get the line coming in to be straight and level. Your thoughts?

  • @tooflybeatz4097
    @tooflybeatz4097 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video . I just recently started working on pumps myself

  • @ownerbuilder3406
    @ownerbuilder3406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im having issue with my sewage pump keeps tripping th gfci. Evrything was installed underground even the cover of the pump is covered with dirt. It was running fine for 2years but now having some issues tripping. Where are you located?

  • @Mountaineer506
    @Mountaineer506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the video, definitely helped me see this is a simple enough task.

  • @mariojaime8140
    @mariojaime8140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you for the video it was very informative.

  • @edwizard62
    @edwizard62 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you go to El Paso and help my fathers plumbing in his old house? He has a similar situation.

  • @qualityplumber418
    @qualityplumber418 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is over 135 degrees of turn even though it's the inlet to a sump basin a 3" san tee at the toilet outlet would have been a good idea as a clean out.

  • @derekdavis2941
    @derekdavis2941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm confused. It looks like the gravity system was lower than the pipes coming out of that garage. What was the need for a pump?

    • @How2Plumb
      @How2Plumb  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Because there was not enough slope to get from the New bathroom to the main sewer line. Therefore we had to install a sewage ejection system with that basin and from the basin it pumps into the main sewer line because this cannot be done by gravity.

  • @kevinwilkinson5538
    @kevinwilkinson5538 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would anybody use one of these to drain water in a landscaping setting? We bought a house that has one of these in the ground and the old homeowner claims it was connected into the gutter system. Thanks for the info.

  • @leonelcotto6141
    @leonelcotto6141 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How far is the pump going to eject the stuff to get to the main sewer line ?

  • @quitblazing
    @quitblazing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had a question for you , did you put your electrical cords into conduit ?

  • @ThisIsNotAVideo
    @ThisIsNotAVideo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever needed to bury one of these a lot farther below grade? I am installing an outdoor kitchen island sink, and due to needing 12" distance between the foot vent and drain pipe the top of the ejector basin will be 2 feet below grade. I'm not sure how to make it somewhat accessible for maintenance.

    • @montehawver8834
      @montehawver8834 ปีที่แล้ว

      Side discharge like Liberty pumps makes.

  • @Er.AvinashMishra
    @Er.AvinashMishra 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good information at low prices

  • @alibuolayyan9038
    @alibuolayyan9038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I suggest removing the ball valve handle. So that someone does not close it by mistake

    • @johng8967
      @johng8967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn kids 😔

  • @raymondrivera7581
    @raymondrivera7581 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good videos thank you. but I heard lot of I and we and I Didn't see you do any work? just saying.

  • @grumpyg9350
    @grumpyg9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fun to watch. Great info👍👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @luismoreno-xc9wg
    @luismoreno-xc9wg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent job very clean

  • @joemunoz1476
    @joemunoz1476 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it safe to use ABS with a sump pump? I thought ABS was not pressure rated??

    • @How2Plumb
      @How2Plumb  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes 100% safe to use abs with sump

  • @beaverteeth4673
    @beaverteeth4673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello, wow, this looks very close to what I am currently working on.. Just a couple questions: Do you have any clogging/backup problems with toilet solids, assuming you are using a 2 inch discharge pipe and you are not using the shark grinder pump system? What distance are you pushing ( my project is 75 feet) from the sewage pump/sump to your 3-4 inch line servicing the house?

    • @beaverteeth4673
      @beaverteeth4673 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danny, sorry to confuse you. Mine, is practically the same, just 35 feet longer so I should be fine with an ejector system. Thanks for the video.

  • @GameAPBT
    @GameAPBT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job on the project and video

  • @ttfweb1
    @ttfweb1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done video- very helpful

  • @antonyotodd4210
    @antonyotodd4210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there any regulations in your area or how far water supply pipes should be from sewer pipes

  • @LHAGYALO258
    @LHAGYALO258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sir. Good information.

  • @parsonsenergy
    @parsonsenergy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most excellent presentation..

  • @MyBlip
    @MyBlip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @GrowSomthing
    @GrowSomthing ปีที่แล้ว

    you saved me 2 grand with this info

  • @chanitocanuto6953
    @chanitocanuto6953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the help sir!

  • @davidmacmaster1215
    @davidmacmaster1215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great. very informative. thankyou

  • @qualityplumber418
    @qualityplumber418 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also you are not supposed to put a studor mechanical vent on and ejector system it causes an air lock in the basin

  • @gersonmolina8048
    @gersonmolina8048 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informational!! 👍👍

  • @Chrominance87
    @Chrominance87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Air admittance valves are not rated to vent sump pumps, unless of course the manufacturer okayed it for this situation. That could have been vented to atmosphere easily with a couple downturned 90's. I liked the video otherwise though.

  • @whtrepblcn
    @whtrepblcn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why ABS pipe? Is it better than PVC?

    • @realest8invest
      @realest8invest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope, just cheaper

    • @johng8967
      @johng8967 ปีที่แล้ว

      PVC is strong and can handle more pressure than ABS.

  • @nickiscott3235
    @nickiscott3235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks much... good job

  • @tatsumali83c
    @tatsumali83c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done 👍

  • @neverlookback6886
    @neverlookback6886 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The AAV should be replaced with an actual vent pipe. As water and waste enter the basin, pressure will begin to increase. With no vent, you will likely start hearing a gurgling sound when you flush the toilet...and you will defintely start to smell sewer gases. Of course the basin will eventually empty, with a bit of a struggle given the internal pressure. Maybe I'm wrong🤔🤔

  • @j.jarvis7460
    @j.jarvis7460 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wouldn't say they "didn't know how" and "couldn't figure out" more like as installers they do not take the liability and time to also install the plumbing which I'm assuming was well written in their price.
    edit. PS: good work.

    • @joshuamee2351
      @joshuamee2351 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      .. they are not real plumbers in other words

  • @bassbeatzproductions8479
    @bassbeatzproductions8479 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will this pump catch toilet paper and heavy waste like that?

    • @joshuamee2351
      @joshuamee2351 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It grinds it up with the macerating pump or at least it should

  • @edserra9802
    @edserra9802 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    your sewer line is lower than the fixture why would you need a pomp

    • @How2Plumb
      @How2Plumb  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because the main sewer line is higher. This new line runs about 50 feet and we did not have the proper slope.

    • @demigod217
      @demigod217 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@How2Plumb so all that sewage is going to be either staying in that 50ft or back flowing? would that pass?

  • @porfiriosalinas3612
    @porfiriosalinas3612 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @stunv9116
    @stunv9116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Sh*t 👍🏼

  • @beez7005
    @beez7005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy Peasy

  • @lcor01
    @lcor01 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍

  • @chadchad9407
    @chadchad9407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cast iron would of been better.

  • @isras9278
    @isras9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maple.....? huh 🤔 LoL....sureeee

  • @DYIIdeas
    @DYIIdeas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sometimes plumbing is like an art. Amazing how you made that all come together in such a small space.

    • @How2Plumb
      @How2Plumb  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the compliment!

  • @Onestepcloser2rightpath
    @Onestepcloser2rightpath 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is the bathroom in side in the basement or on the ground floor? Why can’t it be gravity drained?