Happy Sunday!
I recently purchased an older house (built in the 60s). Currently the sump pump drains off the side of the house, about 20 feet, down a little hill. I see there are two valves in the basement coming from the sump pump; the open one sends it to the side of the house. I can close it with about 5 or 6 full turns. The other value (on the right in the photo) is closed and looks like it will send the sump pump water to the leech field/septic tank.
Question is: When I attempt to open the right valve it turns less than a quarter turn. I tried putting some 'umph' behind my turn but it's solid at less than a corner turn. Is that normal? I'm guessing no. I'd much like to redirect the sump to the septic.
Thanks in advance for your support!
I recently purchased an older house (built in the 60s). Currently the sump pump drains off the side of the house, about 20 feet, down a little hill. I see there are two valves in the basement coming from the sump pump; the open one sends it to the side of the house. I can close it with about 5 or 6 full turns. The other value (on the right in the photo) is closed and looks like it will send the sump pump water to the leech field/septic tank.
Question is: When I attempt to open the right valve it turns less than a quarter turn. I tried putting some 'umph' behind my turn but it's solid at less than a corner turn. Is that normal? I'm guessing no. I'd much like to redirect the sump to the septic.
Thanks in advance for your support!