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Non-submersible water pump for dry-well

Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:36 pm
Posted by SEC. 593
Chicago
Member since Aug 2012
4039 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:36 pm
I have installed a french drain with a dry-well from a basement window well. On weeks like this, where it rains 6 plus inches over the course of a day I'd like to have a backup plan. I'm thinking a Non-submersible pump where i can place a hose down the relief cap and run a hose out 50 feet.

The problem is there is no power out where I would need it. I'd either run a extension cord out about 60 feet, or have the pump on my deck but need to hose about 60 feet to the well and then another 40 feet of outlet hose. Of course all of this would need to occur without electrocuting myself.

Any suggestions?
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 6:55 pm to
Will a French drain help at all with 6" of rain?










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Posted by SEC. 593
Chicago
Member since Aug 2012
4039 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:16 pm to
It does but it is reaching its limits.
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:24 pm to
quote:

It does but it is reaching its limits.


I've only read about 2'x2'x2' Frenchies, your's must be huge.
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 7:41 pm to
Seems buying hose would be way cheaper than running new power. I'd recommend the largest diameter hose that will fit the pump to help with the electrical draw.
Posted by SEC. 593
Chicago
Member since Aug 2012
4039 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 8:49 pm to
The dry-well itself is a 55 gallon with about 18" of 3/4-1" rock backfilled around it.
Posted by crankbait
Member since Feb 2008
11623 posts
Posted on 4/29/17 at 9:38 pm to
what about a gas powered trash pump with 2-inch hoses?
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