Can anyone identify what this huge hole/well? is in this basement?

zenonithus · 2024-11-22T14:13:08+0000

Hi all,

Can anyone identify what this large hole/opening could be? I figured it could possibly be water related as to why I posted in this forum. Is it something that could hinder converting this into a habitable room?

just pumps · 2024-11-22T15:02:22+0000

Sump pump?

zenonithus · 2024-11-22T15:04:25+0000

Yeah I think you're right. Just read up about them. Are they something that is permanently installed? Is it not possible to make it habitable room if it has a big pump down there?

DAZB · 2024-11-22T16:17:59+0000

You will find it an advantage as any water getting in is already being managed via the pump so it has potentially saved you a small fortune. At worst if it needs a new pump they are fairly cheap to replace and you can just reconnect it to the existing piping.

zenonithus · 2024-11-22T16:37:42+0000

Ok thats good news. How would this work in a room? Is it something that is usually hidden away in basement conversions?

just pumps · 2024-11-22T17:54:12+0000

DAZB said:
You will find it an advantage as any water getting in is already being managed via the pump so it has potentially saved you a small fortune. At worst if it needs a new pump they are fairly cheap to replace and you can just reconnect it to the existing piping.

If the pump specs on outlet pipe sizes compare that is.

just pumps · 2024-11-22T17:57:06+0000

I`ve seen many smaller than that hidden away out of sight. Google the likes of Pumping Stations

DAZB · 2024-11-22T19:35:32+0000

just pumps said:
If the pump specs on outlet pipe sizes compare that is.

You can buy adapters or reducers to suit so not really a big problem.

DAZB · 2024-11-22T19:38:32+0000

zenonithus said:
Ok thats good news. How would this work in a room? Is it something that is usually hidden away in basement conversions?

Do you have a better image of the hole and pump as it may be possible to adjust the position of it to route the piping nearer the corner and then it would be easier to conceal it and provide removable access panels to both pump/sump and pipe.

zenonithus · 2024-11-22T20:20:45+0000

DAZB said:
Do you have a better image of the hole and pump as it may be possible to adjust the position of it to route the piping nearer the corner and then it would be easier to conceal it and provide removable access panels to both pump/sump and pipe.

Yes I will have some tomorrow when I view it. Will post those up as soon as I get back.

mattylad · 2024-11-22T20:41:24+0000

A big sump & pump like that suggests that the room has been flooded at some point (s).
That may make it unsuitable for development into a usable room without a lot of cost.

Figure out why it's there in the first place before you go any further.
Does the filing cabinet have signs of water up about 1/2 way on it?

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Can anyone identify what this huge hole/well? is in this basement?

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