View Full Version : How to install interior drain tile in fruit cellar and connect it to existing tile
 
 johngandersonjr
Dec 31, 2011, 07:54 PM
I would like to add more interior drain tile to my basement.  I have a fruit cellar that is built into the foundation of my house,  has its own footing and everyything.  How do I connect the drain tile through the doorway?  The doorway was built on top of a footing?  Do I break the footing and bring my 3" tile through there?
 
Thanks for any help I can Get!
Johna
 speedball1
Jan 1, 2012, 05:59 AM
Do I break the footing and bring my 3" tile through there? I would notch the footer.  But where are you going to drain it to?  Most utilities won't let you discharge into the sewer system so if you don't have a handy ditch I would suggest a do it yourself dry well, (see image)  good luck,  Tom
 johngandersonjr
Jan 1, 2012, 07:21 AM
I have 2 interior sumps I can go to.
 speedball1
Jan 1, 2012, 07:25 AM
And the sumps drain to? Just curious.   Tom
 johngandersonjr
Jan 1, 2012, 07:41 AM
Outside to storm sewer.
 speedball1
Jan 1, 2012, 07:51 AM
Notch the footer and tie back to the sump  pumps.  Good lock  Tom
 johngandersonjr
Jan 1, 2012, 07:53 AM
Thanks.  I was worried about causing a structural problem.
 speedball1
Jan 1, 2012, 08:19 AM
Just notch as much as you need and no more.  Good luck,  Tom