Thread: New Washer Drain Design?

Anyone ever seen a washer drain like this? They've put a sump pump inside a garbage can, and tied that in to the drain system. My first thought was that this is just plain wrong, but after thinking for a while, this is also a major problem in case of a sewage backup. The basement will be flooded in no time. Other thoughts?

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This looks like a home made grinder pump, is this home on spetic?

City water - in East Nashville.

Originally Posted by Grant Jones

Anyone ever seen a washer drain like this? They've put a sump pump inside a garbage can, and tied that in to the drain system. My first thought was that this is just plain wrong, but after thinking for a while, this is also a major problem in case of a sewage backup. The basement will be flooded in no time. Other thoughts?

Grant,

If you are joking, it would really help to put in one of the smiley faces.

And where did the dryer vent exhaust to?

Good question. Wrote that up, too... See pic.

I guess when the trash can runs over, the homeowner knows it's time to clean the washer lint from plugging the sump pump inlet screen!

Originally Posted by Grant Jones

Anyone ever seen a washer drain like this? They've put a sump pump inside a garbage can, and tied that in to the drain system. My first thought was that this is just plain wrong, but after thinking for a while, this is also a major problem in case of a sewage backup. The basement will be flooded in no time. Other thoughts?

Sweet setup!

They actually make sewage ejector systems for this specific purpose, complete w/ 30 gal tank. They typically come with a dual float, one for activation and the other for alarm. The discharge pipe has a check valve in it to prevent sewage backflow. If you know a handy electrician, you can actually wire the alarm so it cuts power to the washer in the case of pump failure.

Thanks, Corn Walker. Are you an Indiana man? I would send that info to the buyer, but this along with about 10 other things in this home gave me the feeling they wouldn't pursue the purchase.

looks like another job well done by the git er dun boys with the you all listed components