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    Dec 31, 2011, 07:54 PM
    How to install interior drain tile in fruit cellar and connect it to existing tile
    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!
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    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
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    Jan 1, 2012, 07:21 AM
    I have 2 interior sumps I can go to.
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    Jan 1, 2012, 07:25 AM
    And the sumps drain to? Just curious. Tom
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    Jan 1, 2012, 07:41 AM
    Outside to storm sewer.
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    Jan 1, 2012, 07:51 AM
    Notch the footer and tie back to the sump pumps. Good lock Tom
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    Jan 1, 2012, 07:53 AM
    Thanks. I was worried about causing a structural problem.
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    Jan 1, 2012, 08:19 AM
    Just notch as much as you need and no more. Good luck, Tom
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