Plumbing...(No Not a Plummer Thread) HELP! - The Orange Mane

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 09:45 AM

TJ you can take this off after a bit or delete it...but I have a question...Does anyone know anything about plumbing (I called the Plumber...he'll be here later this am but...) I was digging stuff out from under my stairs...and I barely bumped the pvc pipe that is connected to my sump pump...and where it was connected it totally came apart! (It looked liked it was already broken~cracked~...I stuck my finger in the top part of the pipe and water gushed out! (****!) So I figured it was a major plumbing emergency and called the Plumber...any idea what this would take to fix time and money wise? Just curious what to expect. The gal on the phone said it was 39.95 for a service fee, which is waived if they can fix it right then and there...What a way to start a day ...blah!

Spider · 11-22-2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

TJ you can take this off after a bit or delete it...but I have a question...Does anyone know anything about plumbing (I called the Plumber...he'll be here later this am but...) I was digging stuff out from under my stairs...and I barely bumped the pvc pipe that is connected to my sump pump...and where it was connected it totally came apart! (It looked liked it was already broken~cracked~...I stuck my finger in the top part of the pipe and water gushed out! (****!) So I figured it was a major plumbing emergency and called the Plumber...any idea what this would take to fix time and money wise? Just curious what to expect. The gal on the phone said it was 39.95 for a service fee, which is waived if they can fix it right then and there...What a way to start a day ...blah!

PCV is cheap , you could have done ityourself in a matter of minutes ........ the service call will cost the most ......... here I think you can get 10 foot of pcv , the primer , glue , for around 15.00

Hugga Bunch · 11-22-2006, 09:54 AM

"Sh|tter's full!"

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 09:57 AM

It's looks like it's the connecting piece that's broken.

bronco militia · 11-22-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

TJ you can take this off after a bit or delete it...but I have a question...Does anyone know anything about plumbing (I called the Plumber...he'll be here later this am but...) I was digging stuff out from under my stairs...and I barely bumped the pvc pipe that is connected to my sump pump...and where it was connected it totally came apart! (It looked liked it was already broken~cracked~...I stuck my finger in the top part of the pipe and water gushed out! (****!) So I figured it was a major plumbing emergency and called the Plumber...any idea what this would take to fix time and money wise? Just curious what to expect. The gal on the phone said it was 39.95 for a service fee, which is waived if they can fix it right then and there...What a way to start a day ...blah!

you can you post a picture?

pvc pipe is easy to fix.....you'll pay more for the service call than you will for the materials and labor.

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 09:58 AM

Here...check it out!

Mile High Shack · 11-22-2006, 10:01 AM

that doesn't look that bad at all

I'm not a plumbing expert, but that looks pretty simple if you ask me

listen to the guys here and let them tell you and DO NOT get screwed, they'll screw you faster than anything on a wed before turkey day and if you are female

Spider · 11-22-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Here...check it out!

easy fix , all you need is some duct tape , Panty hose , and a sodering iron

Seriously thats a 3 minute job to fix

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 10:03 AM

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easy fix , all you need is some duct tape , Panty hose , and a sodering iron

Seriously thats a 3 minute job to fix

It might be for them...but for me...since I haven't a clue...it would be a major headache...and more time wasted to find the stuff.

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 10:04 AM

What pisses me off...is it looks like it was already broken from before.

Spider · 11-22-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

It might be for them...but for me...since I haven't a clue...it would be a major headache...and more time wasted to find the stuff.

Duct tape and Panty hoses are pretty easy to find

bronco militia · 11-22-2006, 10:05 AM

easy fix....got to home depot and ask for a new check valve for your sump pump....

use a nut driver (5/16") or flat head screw driver to loosen the radiator clamps (the silver bands) and take the old part with you.

rugbythug · 11-22-2006, 10:06 AM

I have this exact thing in my house and had it break also. What that is, is a back flow valve. You need to get a new one. THen all you do is unscrew those tensioners and put on the new valve. should take less than 5 minutes. There is probably water above the valve you will want to have a bucket handy.

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 10:08 AM

It sounds like I could do it...but I'll probably wuss out and have them do it.

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rugbythug

I have this exact thing in my house and had it break also. What that is, is a back flow valve. You need to get a new one. THen all you do is unscrew those tensioners and put on the new valve. should take less than 5 minutes. There is probably water above the valve you will want to have a bucket handy.

There is!

! I stuck my finger in there and water gushed out!

Spider · 11-22-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

It sounds like I could do it...but I'll probably wuss out and have them do it.

words my wife hates to hear
not a problem , trust me I know what i am doing , here watch this ..........

bronco militia · 11-22-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

There is!

! I stuck my finger in there and water gushed out!

do you have a toilet in the basement?

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

do you have a toilet in the basement?

Yes. (Well, half basement...it's not totally underground.)

I was just going to ask if I should be using the toilet, shower, water...
I'm pretty sure it's been broken for awhile.

Rascal · 11-22-2006, 10:28 AM

Based on your picture it appears the sump pump connector is what broke (the green thing). Disconnect the two parts of that connector from the PVC pipe and from the sump pump line.

Take that to your local hardware store and either look yourself in the plumbing area for a similar component, or where something skanky go to the store and ask some guy to help you.

When you do get teh part you will need some plummer's glue (some need primer some don't). You shouldn't have to worry about cutting the connector to length.

Take it home and reinstall it.

bronco militia · 11-22-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Yes. (Well, half basement...it's not totally underground.)

I was just going to ask if I should be using the toilet, shower, water...
I'm pretty sure it's been broken for awhile.

you should be fine....this looks like a pit for ground water.

some homes have a grinder pump to move the waste from the toilet and other fixtures back up to the sewer level.

maybe you should wash that finger....

TailgateNut · 11-22-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

easy fix....got to home depot and ask for a new check valve for your sump pump....

use a nut driver (5/16") or flat head screw driver to loosen the radiator clamps (the silver bands) and take the old part with you.

Great advice! Sassy, if a plumber comes to fix it you'll end up paying triple for the parts plus the service fee and travel. Just do as militia said. The vertical pipe above the check valve will have water so do have that bucket ready when you loosen the clamp above the check valve.
Good luck!

bronco militia · 11-22-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rascal

Based on your picture it appears the sump pump connector is what broke (the green thing). Disconnect the two parts of that connector from the PVC pipe and from the sump pump line.

Take that to your local hardware store and either look yourself in the plumbing area for a similar component, or where something skanky go to the store and ask some guy to help you.

When you do get teh part you will need some plummer's glue (some need primer some don't). You shouldn't have to worry about cutting the connector to length.

Take it home and reinstall it.

she doesn't need any glue..

Rascal · 11-22-2006, 10:31 AM

probably not, but I always use glue on connectors as I've had them pop off if there is any back pressure.

Sassy · 11-22-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

you should be fine....this looks like a pit for ground water.

some homes have a grinder pump to move the waste back up to the sewer level.

maybe you should wash that finger....

Great advice on the finger!...and I did!

I do think it's been broken for awhile though...it just didn't happen today. It looks like it would have taken some force for it to do that...so I'm wondering how long it's been that way.

smalltowngrll · 11-22-2006, 10:34 AM

Only thing I know about plumbing is how to install a new kitchen faucet and remove the old. Good luck though!

11-22-2006, 09:45 AM	#1
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Plumbing...(No Not a Plummer Thread) HELP! TJ you can take this off after a bit or delete it...but I have a question...Does anyone know anything about plumbing (I called the Plumber...he'll be here later this am but...) I was digging stuff out from under my stairs...and I barely bumped the pvc pipe that is connected to my sump pump...and where it was connected it totally came apart! (It looked liked it was already broken~cracked~...I stuck my finger in the top part of the pipe and water gushed out! (****!) So I figured it was a major plumbing emergency and called the Plumber...any idea what this would take to fix time and money wise? Just curious what to expect. The gal on the phone said it was 39.95 for a service fee, which is waived if they can fix it right then and there...What a way to start a day ...blah!

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11-22-2006, 09:54 AM	#3
Hugga Bunch I'm a BIG FAN!!! New to the Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 21 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	"Sh\|tter's full!"

11-22-2006, 09:57 AM	#4
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	It's looks like it's the connecting piece that's broken.

11-22-2006, 09:58 AM	#6
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Here...check it out!

11-22-2006, 10:01 AM	#7
Mile High Shack Ring of Famer Cock-a-doodle-do Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 17,010	that doesn't look that bad at all I'm not a plumbing expert, but that looks pretty simple if you ask me listen to the guys here and let them tell you and DO NOT get screwed, they'll screw you faster than anything on a wed before turkey day and if you are female

11-22-2006, 10:04 AM	#10
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	What pisses me off...is it looks like it was already broken from before.

11-22-2006, 10:05 AM	#12
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,584	easy fix....got to home depot and ask for a new check valve for your sump pump.... use a nut driver (5/16") or flat head screw driver to loosen the radiator clamps (the silver bands) and take the old part with you.

11-22-2006, 10:06 AM	#13
rugbythug Church Eyes. Salty Dog Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,787 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Miller	I have this exact thing in my house and had it break also. What that is, is a back flow valve. You need to get a new one. THen all you do is unscrew those tensioners and put on the new valve. should take less than 5 minutes. There is probably water above the valve you will want to have a bucket handy.

11-22-2006, 10:08 AM	#14
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	It sounds like I could do it...but I'll probably wuss out and have them do it.

11-22-2006, 10:28 AM	#19
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Based on your picture it appears the sump pump connector is what broke (the green thing). Disconnect the two parts of that connector from the PVC pipe and from the sump pump line. Take that to your local hardware store and either look yourself in the plumbing area for a similar component, or where something skanky go to the store and ask some guy to help you. When you do get teh part you will need some plummer's glue (some need primer some don't). You shouldn't have to worry about cutting the connector to length. Take it home and reinstall it.

11-22-2006, 10:31 AM	#23
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	probably not, but I always use glue on connectors as I've had them pop off if there is any back pressure.

11-22-2006, 10:34 AM	#25
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	Only thing I know about plumbing is how to install a new kitchen faucet and remove the old. Good luck though!