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campmaley
12-03-04, 11:10 PM
We just bult a new house. Haven't been in it two weeks yet. The sump pump is driving me nuts it is extremely loud. When it kicks off it makes a lound bang (so loud I can here it on the second floor) I think I found the source of that noise. It is possible when the pump kicks on it shifts the 1 and a half pvc pipe up through the metal pipe clap that holds it to the 2x4 and when it shuts off it comes back down creating a loud bang. I just can't figure out how to stop this.

The second thing is the plumber that did all the work to the house told me to plumb the sump pump into the septic system. Is this ok or is this not a good idea.
majakdragon
12-04-04, 05:00 AM
It could be your check valve slamming shut when the last of the water is pumped out. If the pipe is moving, you should see scrapes on the PVC pipe. May have to tighten the clamp or put a piece of rubber between the clamp and the pipe.
What is the source of the water you are pumping? If it is water from your downspouts only, I would not be filling up my Septic with it. If it has any chemicals (soap and cleaning products) pump it to the tank. Good luck.
campmaley
12-04-04, 08:21 PM
The plumber told me it wouldn't hurt the septic since it was just water and that it would filter out of the septic tank so there shouldn't be any problem. I take it this is not true. It is the ground water that my sump is pumping.
Bob Haller
12-05-04, 06:51 AM
Too much ground water can overload the septic tank I would send it elsewhere.

Is the bottom of the sump higher than another part of your property?

If so ditch digging is in order, besides a power failure will not flood the basement...
majakdragon
12-05-04, 07:35 AM
A septic system is a balanced eco system. Too much water and not enough "food" will kill this eco system. The main components of this eco system are the bacteria that live there. The bacteria eats the waste products at a specific rate.If you were to dilute the raito of bacteria to water you would be essentially killing the system. The bacteria would be basically flushed out with the influx of ground water. Heavy rains can produce massive amounts of water in a very short amount of time.It would take a long time for your septic system to recover from this. Over watering your septic system can also cause your "leach field" to become water logged and not drain properly thus causing a soggy yard and backflow of sewage into your home.

Here is a good site to learn about your septic system.

http://people.howstuffworks.com/sewer2.htm

Good luck and post back with any other questions you may have.