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    moneypit24 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 8, 2014, 05:37 AM
    Sewage removal
    Distance from pump to place check valve
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    Jun 8, 2014, 07:09 AM
    As close as possible. Otherwise, if you have to pull the pump you will have a lot of waste to deal with. Mine is 30" above the lid and offset to the side using a 45 elbow.
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    Jun 8, 2014, 08:09 AM
    Hi MP

    We usually install the check valve above the ejector pit a couple feet. If you install this check valve (required), check the ejector pump manufacturer's instructions and see if you need to drill a 5/32" hole in the pump discharge pipe (level with top of pump and drilled so water will shoot out of the pipe at a downward angle) to prevent AIR LOCK of the pump, OK?

    Good luck!

    Mark
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