How to use EasyDRAIN Pit Boss Connector in a rainwater pit installation?

[denisl]

Hey guys, I am doing a small rainwater pit install and I had a few questions about using Everhard EasyDRAIN Pit Boss Connector

I have a pit case and some dwv pipe

My first question is whether I slide the connector from inside of pit case to out, or from outside in? I would have surely thought outside in (otherwise it would be very hard to get the screws in from inside the case), but there is a comment on the pit connector page that I think states otherwise. Just wanted to confirm.

My second question is how do I best secure the dwv pipe to the connector? It slides in nicely, but how does it stay there? Solvent cement?

Thanks as always!

Denis

[tom138]

Hey @MitchellMc,

I ended up going with your suggestion but took a bit more than a little slot but still have a strong connection. I could have taken the whole rim off since I’m using a 100m pipe but this drains quite well.

I thought I’d leave few pictures here  if somebody runs into the same issue:

 

I could have gone a bit lower but was worried about going too low. Thinking about it now I would probably drill a small hole at the very bottom from the inside first and then make a hole for the pipe from the outside using that as the bottom edge if I did it again. Oh well… next time

Still drains quite well. I can live with this much water left in the pit

Anyways thanks for your help!

[EricL]

Hello @tom138 

Thank you very much for that update. Your pipe connection looks good. My best advice is to make sure to put a generous amount of adhesive on both the connector and the PVC pipe. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[volkerku]

I'm about to install one as well, for a downpipe - rainwater..

Wouldn't it make sense to have the outlet pipe slightly higher in the pit. Reason, to capture sediment before it disappears down the drain (in my case a soaking pit). Preventing clogging in the future. Same as the leaf filter one can add to the pit, but for sediment.

[EricL]

Hello @volkerku 

If you are installing the same pit there is no reason why can't install the outlet pipe just a little bit higher to capture the sediment in the rainwater. Just a friendly reminder that if you are connecting to your storm water pipe, you'll need to engage the services of a registered plumber so that the connection is done safely and in compliance with plumbing regulations and local council rules.  

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[denisl]

@volkerku It definitely makes to install it higher, just keep in mind pooling water may become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Cheers,

Denis