Basement kitchen sink pump plugged into GFCI

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Basement kitchen sink pump plugged into a GFCI. Outlet was viewable, but it would be very difficult to reset with the poor location behind the unit. Comments?

[relliott]

Should be moved to a more accessible location.

[Bobby Hamilton]

Wonder how long it took them to pices that plumbing masterpiece together.

[Mark Nahrgang]

Originally Posted by jfrederick

Basement kitchen sink pump plugged into a GFCI. Outlet was viewable, but it would be very difficult to reset with the poor location behind the unit. Comments?

I didn't see where the outlet was in the picture, but you stated it was difficult to reset. You didn't say it was impossible. Therefore I would consider it as one of those "it is what it is" situations. There are a lot of things in life that are a little "difficult" to deal with, but that doesn't mean its a defect. I think in your situation I would tell the clients that it's plugged into a GFCI under the sink. If it trips you'll have a bit of a hard time getting to it to reset.

I don't think calling it out for relocation is warranted or even reasonable. If the buyers asked me to do that, I'd tell them it is working as designed, and if they wanted to move it for their convenience they could.

[David C. Macy]

I have looked at this picture a few times and It is hard for me to answer the questions as I can not see and do not know the exact situation.

Like Bobby said there are way to many glued fittings and this would indicate and amateur.

Does this drain to sanitary or storm?
Is it vented?

I would question who installed it, is it allowed by the local jurisdiction.

I attached a photo of a similar pump configuration. This one would be for a laundry. Bad idea due to lint clogging, but you said this was for a kitchen sink.

The hole thing looks wrong to me.

[bdoles2]

As long as it's vented properly and on a GFCI, I'm fine with it. Just because of the "Extra" fittings, doesn't make it an amateur install. When your trying to stuff a sump box like that under a sink in a 36" base cabinet you don't have many choices as far as getting your plumbing crammed in there.

[Chuck Evans]

Originally Posted by jfrederick

Basement kitchen sink pump plugged into a GFCI. Outlet was viewable, but it would be very difficult to reset with the poor location behind the unit. Comments?

If it's accessible, I wouldn't sweat it, even if it's not convenient. I imagine it's still easier than changing the headlight bulb in their car.