Step 2 · Disconnect Discharge Pipe

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

Locate the PVC discharge pipe extending from the pump. Since it is glued, you will need to cut it. Identify a section of pipe a few inches above the check valve (the one-way valve that prevents water from flowing back into the pit). Place a bucket directly under your intended cut to catch water. Using a hacksaw or a dedicated PVC cutter, cut squarely through the pipe. Be prepared for water to drain from the upper section of the pipe.