Let’s see those basement sump setups!

[WIReefer]

Just looking for some inspiration on a basement sump! Will be setting up a larger system and am going to be putting the sump in the basement. Let’s see what you have!

 

[Flippers4pups]

6’ 125 gallon repurposed as a sump. Simple as it gets.

 

[WIReefer]

6’ 125 gallon repurposed as a sump. Simple as it gets.

Was actually considering this option! I won’t be buying a fancy sump by any means. Was either going to use a tank or I have a 300 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank I was thinking about using as well. Very nice.

 

[WIReefer]

6’ 125 gallon repurposed as a sump. Simple as it gets.

Was it difficult to plumb threw the walls upstairs?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Was it difficult to plumb threw the walls upstairs?

Only through the floor (To my wife’s chagrin!)

 

[WIReefer]

Only through the floor (To my wife’s chagrin!)

Nice! Is the tank located directly above the sump?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Nice! Is the tank located directly above the sump?

Yes.

 

[reefertank]

Just another jealous Floridian here.

 

[WIReefer]

Yes.

Our house goes up for sale on Monday. Obviously we haven’t found a house we are buying yet so don’t know the layout. Do you think it’s doable if I can’t place sump right under tank? Just trying to get an idea here.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Just another jealous Floridian here.

I get it. I have reefer friends in Florida. Basement sump there is a “shed next to the house sump.”

 

[Flippers4pups]

Our house goes up for sale on Monday. Obviously we haven’t found a house we are buying yet so don’t know the layout. Do you think it’s doable if I can’t place sump right under tank? Just trying to get an idea here.

Yes. Many have them a short distance from directly under the DT. Very doable.

 

[WIReefer]

Yes. Many have them a short distance from directly under the DT. Very doable.

I figured just trying to get an idea on what these return pumps in our hobby can handle. Thank you

 

[Flippers4pups]

I figured just trying to get an idea on what these return pumps in our hobby can handle. Thank you

Definitely AC magnetic drive, pressure rated.

 

[WIReefer]

Definitely AC magnetic drive, pressure rated.

I’m going to go with iwaki

 

[Flippers4pups]

I’m going to go with iwaki

Me too when my Panworld is ready for replacement.

 

[Uncle99]

 

[ScottB]

Our house goes up for sale on Monday. Obviously we haven’t found a house we are buying yet so don’t know the layout. Do you think it’s doable if I can’t place sump right under tank? Just trying to get an idea here.

Assuming you are staying "in state" you will have a basement and yes, lateral runs are totally doable. Finished basement ceilings add a bit to the tally but just be sure to over specify all the plumbing so you don't have to reopen the ceiling.

Plenty of good pumps to solve for head pressure. Just keep a spare.

 

[reefertank]

I get it. I have reefer friends in Florida. Basement sump there is a “shed next to the house sump.”

Hmmmmm????

 

[WIReefer]

Assuming you are staying "in state" you will have a basement and yes, lateral runs are totally doable. Finished basement ceilings add a bit to the tally but just be sure to over specify all the plumbing so you don't have to reopen the ceiling.

Plenty of good pumps to solve for head pressure. Just keep a spare.

Sounds good and yup just moving across town to a nicer house.

 

[Willbiker]

6’ 125 gallon repurposed as a sump. Simple as it gets.

This is my dream I have always been concerned with having a tank on anything other than a concrete floor but it looks like your DT is against a wall so nicely supported. This makes me want to move house