French drain constantly wet
French drain constantly wet
(OP)
Hi All,
I recently installed a french draing around the perimeter of my basement from the inside. The drain is connected to 2 sumps diagonaly across from each other.
The problem is both sump pump are constantly working (rain or no rain)
Any insight?
I recently installed a french draing around the perimeter of my basement from the inside. The drain is connected to 2 sumps diagonaly across from each other.
The problem is both sump pump are constantly working (rain or no rain)
Any insight?





RE: French drain constantly wet
RE: French drain constantly wet
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-Steve
RE: French drain constantly wet
Realize that the pumps just don't run when it rains, as groundwater can be present despite the absence of rain. The result is that the pumps will pump groundwater until such time that the groundwater level is lower than the invert of the french drain. This may occur in the summer and fall (usually when groundwater levels are lowest), or not at all! Or you may get lucky and after a while the persistent draining may cease altogether (only to turn-on occassionally as needed).
But, as long as the pumps are working properly and keeping water out of your basement, everything is working as it should be!
RE: French drain constantly wet
RE: French drain constantly wet
-Mike
www.sewellconstruction.org