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amarsh
Jul 13, 2011, 12:50 PM
I'd like to reroute the outflow on my sump pump. Can I take the drain up 2', laterally 16', and up 2' more before it makes a u-turn and drains outside? If so, what additional horsepower might I need for the lateral stretch, and should I add a second check valve? Thanks.

mygirlsdad77
Jul 13, 2011, 04:06 PM
You should have no problem with the distance and rise you propose. Almost any sump will push water that far with no problem. No need for a second check valve. You should be just fine.

Milo Dolezal
Jul 13, 2011, 05:45 PM
Install 2nd check valve only if the discharge pipe starts "banging". Otherwise, MGD77 answered your question. Milo

mygirlsdad77
Jul 13, 2011, 05:52 PM
Good call on the 2nd check valve Milo.