Basement Laundry Room Plumbing

Ask Danny, Plumbing by Danny Lipford

My laundry room is currently on the main floor of my home. We would like to move it to the basement and turn the present room into a half bath. We have a septic tank in the back and all of the current drain pipes are in the back right corner of my basement. How should we do this? – Casey

Hi Casey,

You would need to install what is known as a grinder pump or lift station to pump the drain water from the washer up to the level of your drain pipe so it can be fed into your septic tank. A plumber would be familiar with this type of system.

Danny

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  1. Lance Lipford Says:
    March 12th, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    Mr Lipford,

    As always, I enjoy your take on the tips and projects I’ve seen you do.

    From one Lipford to another, thank you from all of us here in WV!

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