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    Mar 29, 2010, 02:42 PM
    French drains and sump pumps

    Is it that french drain pipe should be connected to sump pump pit with a hole in the pit wall through a hole equal to the diameter of drain pipe or it can be left out the pit as pit wall has small holes?
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    Mar 29, 2010, 03:23 PM

    Drainage pipe should pass through the wall of the sump crock to insure best drainage.
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    Mar 29, 2010, 04:18 PM
    A great way to disperse the water once it gets outside the house is a home made dry well,(see image). Good luck, Tom
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    Jun 2, 2010, 04:58 AM
    I think this article about french drains http://www.encyclopediaofhomeimprovements.com/frenchdrains.html may help you!
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    Jun 2, 2010, 05:14 AM

    JohnMore,
    This is a month old thread. Look in the upper left hand corner to see the date. Regards, Tom
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