grodenhiATgmailDOTcom wrote:

and a laundry sink (right next to the washing
machine). Here's my problem/question.... There's a filter basket
thingy right at the inlet (to stop solids from entering the pump
basin). The washing machine water leaks out the access hatch that is
used to access the filter basket. It seems like the filter does not
allow the washing machine water through quick enough (only if the
filter basket is completely empty is there no problem). Now I have a
few questions......

1.) Is there something I can install inline to buffer the washing
machine drain pressure?

If the tub is large like a standard wash tub, empty the machine into than
and let it drain into the pump.


2.) Do I need the basket thingy? Would anything the washing machine,
kitchen sink, or laundry sink be large enough to clog the pump?

One sock can raise hell with it. Keep the screen



3.) I know some people will use a laundry tub to drain their washing
machine into. How common/acceptable is this? Anything I should be
careful for? Would this be the best (most commonly used) solution?

Very common, done in probably millions of homes.