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bob tenthousand
Jan 21, 2009, 02:54 PM
I just replaced my sump pump.

The old pump used an in line check valve. I decided to keep it because it would allow me to replace the new one someday without flooding the work area.

I also used a screw in check valve because it enabled me to attach the pvc pipe to the pump easily. Plus I had one laying around and I did not have a pvc sump pump connector. Basically, I used what I had.

Can anyone see a problem with this? None appeared during several test cycles. Plus, it was very quiet.

letmetellu
Jan 21, 2009, 08:45 PM
It will be OK to use two check valves in one line. Make sure that the direction of flow is the same on both.

speedball1
Jan 22, 2009, 06:54 AM
I just replaced my sump pump.

The old pump used an in line check valve. I decided to keep it because it would allow me to replace the new one someday without flooding the work area.

I also used a screw in check valve because it enabled me to attach the pvc pipe to the pump easily. Plus I had one laying around and I did not have a pvc sump pump connector. Basically, I used what I had.

Can anyone see a problem with this? None appeared during several test cycles. Plus, it was very quiet.

If both check valves are working then, while your set up may be usual, I can find no fault with it. Good luck, Tom