Drain Tile/Sump Pump Capacity
Drain Tile/Sump Pump Capacity
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Does anyone know of a "simple" method that's more than a rule of thumb for determining the required capacity of a sump pump for a drain tile system serving the perimeter of a buildings foundation?





RE: Drain Tile/Sump Pump Capacity
What is the area of the landscaping that slopes toward the building?
What is the possibility of underground streams?
How much rain can fall in a 24 hour period?
What is the percolation of the soil?
One cubic foot of water is 7.5 gallons.
RE: Drain Tile/Sump Pump Capacity
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