I am installing a water powered backup sump pump which works on
pressure. My water pressure isn't that high About (38psi at a faucet),
but a guy I know who lives on the same street had one of these
installed (by a plumber) and said it worked fine. My pipe is all 1/2"
in the house. I was going to install a 3/4 fitting at the water meter
and use 3/4 pipe for the backup pump. And I was going to put a reducer
going to the rest of the house from the meter. I was wondering if I
should run the pipe up and along the ceiling. The pump is going to be
across the room in the basement. I assume it's stupid to run it low to
the ground and possibly against code? I am trying to keep it as
straight a run as possible. But, right now, i'm looking at a few turns
and of course the rise from the meter to the ceiling.
I have read and heard (even from plumbers) that increasing the
diameter of my pipe will get me more pressure. I have also read and
heard that doing so will only increase volume. Thanks