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Bathroom Renovations 101: Running New Pipes

When I decided to add a pedestal sink and claw foot tub to my bathroom, I had no idea how much new plumbing I had to run. Since I had never run pipes before, I wasn't sure how to do it properly. I did a lot of research before I started so that I could be sure that I was doing it right. As I was researching, I knew that it would be helpful to have all of the information I found in one place. That was the inspiration for this site. I hope that the plumbing resources help you with your next home improvement project.

The Mechanical Systems That Keep Your Basement Dry And Foundation Safe

12 January 2017
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The foundation of your home may be at a lower level than the elevation outside of your home. Homes and basements with split levels and on crawl spaces may have sections below ground level. If your home is on a basement, then there are also mechanical systems that are helping your home stay dry and keeping your foundation safe. Here are some of the different features that make finished space below ground level possible:

1. Sanitation and Sump Pumps That Move Waste Water Out of Your Home

Sanitation pumps are often an important part of the plumbing in your basement. These are the sump pumps that take waste water from a well and pump it to the higher sewer lines of your home. If you have plumbing installations in your basement, a sump pump is essential to get the waste out of the basement. The sump pump will come on when the well becomes full because of a floating switch inside the tank. If your sump pump is running constantly, then there is probably a problem with the float inside the well.

2. Sewage Grinder Pumps That Deal with Raw Sewage Waste and Pump It Out

Sewage grinding pumps are designed to breakdown sewage before it gets removed from your home. These pumps are often installed in larger basements with more plumbing and risk of clogs and plumbing issues. The sewage grinding pump may be needed for a septic system to help break down waste before it goes into a tank to be broken down by bacteria. These pumps are designed to break down common sewage waste, so you still do not want to put any products that are not septic safe through a grinding pump.

3. Sump Wells That Collect and Pump Out Waste Water from Basement Plumbing

Sump wells are another component of a basement mechanical and waterproofing system. Their main purpose is to hold waste water that is to be pumped out of the home. There are several systems that may be connected to a sump well, which can include a sewage grinding pump, as well as your basement drainage system. The basement drainage in an interior can drain water to the well to be pumped out with other waste water by the sump pump.

Different systems are needed for things like drainage, waterproofing and plumbing below grade. If you have a problem with one of these systems, contact plumbing contractor, such as High Speed Plumbing Inc., to help with repairs and improvements to keep the water out.