Q:I bought a sanishower the shower is the only thing hook up to the pump does it need to be Vented
by|Dec 22, 2023
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A: Sewer and septic systems contain odorless and potentially lethal gases. Every fixture or appliance that ties into the drainage system must be vented so that those gases can reach the main stack that is vented to the outdoors through the roof. This is especially true with pumps as they both create both vacuum and pressure in the drain lines. This pump is no exception, it must be vented. If you scroll down the Home Depot product listing page you will come to a section entitled Product Details. If you expand that section, you will find PDFs of the product documents. The brochure states the following. “Has been designed to be vented through a 1–1/4” or 1–1/2” pipe. The vent output is located on the top of the pump. The case has a knockout which along with the rubber adapter provided is used to connect to the vent pipe. Note: The use of mechanical vents, air admittance valves or similar devices is not permitted.”
by|Dec 22, 2023
Q:I may have missed this information, but what is the discharge rate
by|Nov 21, 2023
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A: The discharge flow rate is always dependent on the height the fluid is being lifted. For this reason, pumps are always rated on graphs called pump curves. On one axis you have flow rate and on the other height. The graph or curve illustrates pump performance across its range. If you scroll down the Home Depot product listing page you will come to a section entitled Product Details. If you expand that section, you will find PDFs of the product documents. Opening the product brochure, you will find the pump curve on the bottom of page 2. It indicates that when lifting from 0 to 3’ the unit will move 20 gallons per minute. At the other end of the curve would be a lift of 12’ where flow rate has dropped to 14 GPM
by|Nov 21, 2023
Q:In order to use a standard 2” P- trap and maintain a 6”riser, can I make an opening in the concrete to allow the bottom of the trap to go down in as per sketch? I can’t find any 2” low profile P-traps ..just cheap 1/1/2” ones Odd couplings and sizing
by|Nov 13, 2023
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A: Unfortunately, this system does not forward any attached sketches to me. So, I cannot see or comment on your sketch. I am also uncertain as to exactly what you are referring to by 6” riser. It may help to point out that he typical pitch of drain lines is ¼” per foot of run. As to chipping out concrete so that the base of the 2” P-trap does not force you to elevate the shower to a point where you lose head room, I have done that on a few jobs. Granted these jobs were in locations with low water tables, so I had no fear that the hole in the slab allowing water in. Had the water table been higher I may have looked for a different solution. I assume you are referring to a 2” PVC DWV p-trap. That would be for pipe that is a 2” inside diameter. This is the type of trap that can be buried. The sizing is much different from the type traps that commonly go under lavatory sinks. That material is referred to as a tubular. It is described by the pipes outside diameter measurement. It does not get buried or installed behind the wall and uses compression connections.
by|Nov 14, 2023
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Q:Buying a stall shower. We need it to have a 2?
Opening on side for a portable water pump.
by|Sep 12, 2023
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A: I am sorry but I am unclear as to your question. If you scroll down the Home Depot product listing page you will come to a section entitled product details. If you expand that section, you will find PDFs of the product documents. If you open the product brochure it identifies the connections that will receive the 2” drain line from, say a shower. Normally a shower would have a drain. Under that drain you would need a P-trap to prevent sewer gas from leaking into the bathroom. Connected to that would be a drainpipe that could then go to this or another pump or to the gravity sewer. For gravity to get the water from the shower to the pump you may have to elevate the shower so that it will run. This pump will not pull the water from the shower. Those types of systems are not allowed in the US by code.
by|Sep 14, 2023
A: The inlets on the Sanishower are both 2" and both have built-in check valves. Also note that the drain in the shower must be at least 5" off the ground to allow for a trap and proper grading of the drain pipe leading to the Sanishower pump.
by|Sep 21, 2023
Q:What are the details of the manufacturer?s limited warranty, ie length, coverages, etc?
by|Jul 18, 2023
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A: If you scroll down the Home Depot product listing page you will come to a section entitled Product Details. If you expand that section it contains PDFs of all the product documents, including the warranty, brochure and instructions.
by|Jul 18, 2023
Q:How far horizontal and vertical can this push
by|Apr 4, 2023
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A: Up to 12’ vertical and 100’ horizontal. If you scroll down the Home Depot product listing page you will come to a section entitled Product Details where you will find further information including PDF’s of the product documents. If you open up that section you will find this information.
by|Apr 5, 2023
Q:Can this be hardwired directly to pump or plug into outlet, if so does it have to be GFCI outlet?
by|Mar 16, 2023
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A: The answer to your question is dependent on the electrical code in your state so I cannot give you a definitive answer. For that you would need to speak to a local qualified licensed electrician or the electrical inspector in your town. However, I can tell you this pump comes supplied with a cord, and that even if it was not required by code I would use a GFI outlet for added safety.
by|Mar 16, 2023
Q:Can the discharge outlet be reduced down? if so to what size?
by|Mar 8, 2023
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A: The specifications indicate the discharge needs to be ¾” or 1”. The discharge cannot be reduced further. That is particularly small to begin. Anything smaller would create too much resistance and back pressure on the pump. Also keep in mind the more you reduce pipe size the faster the water will move. The increased velocity will create noise.