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Sump Pump: Dressing the Pump Sump Pump: Dressing the Pump From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-108

After inserting the sump pump in the ground, it's now time to prepare the pump for operation.

Materials:

Pipe cutter
PVC pipe
Fittings and cement
Check valve
Wire ties
Electric drill and bits
Sump pump

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	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Glue the male adapter to the PVC discharge pipe, then place into the female adapter on the pump (figure A).

2. Using a 1/4 inch drill, make a hole into the discharge pipe six inches above the pump. This is called a weep hole, which allows water to flow back into the pump when it's turned off to keep it primed.

3. Attach the pumps electrical cord to the discharge pipe using wire ties.

4. Install a check valve on the open end of the discharge pipe (figure B).

   Tip: make sure you use a check valve that is made for vertical operation.

5. Place the pump into the sump.