Sump Pump - 1/8" hole in discharge line

[jrudny]

Just installed a Rigid Submersible Sump Pump. I heard that a 1/8" hole needed to be drilled into the discharge line 3" above where it is connected to the sump pump. Is this true? I want to make sure before I drill any holes. Thank you!

[KenZ]

The 1/8" hole is needed on a bottom intake pump with a check valve( you do have A check valve?). Go to www.sspma.org (http://www.sspma.org) to find out more info on sump pumps.

[Lisa]

Great! We just replaced our sump yesterday. Thought the hole was from damage and wrapped it in duct tape to plug the hole till we replaced the tubing! LOL

Oh goody. I get to play with the sump pump again!