Need help finding a cap....

[pbkelley]

I have a natural spring under my house and the previous owner installed a sump in the basement using a piece of 24" metal corrugated pipe surrounded by concrete. He was using a piece of plywood to cover the hole and for obvious reasons (wood absorbs moisture and mold grows), I would like to find something a little more substantial.

I found a company called polylok that makes a cover for plastic pipe - https://drainagedirect.com/24-heavy...MIsM6fj7GJ4gIV3LfACh3pNgTaEAQYAiABEgKoHPD_BwE

Since this board and it's members know everything, is there something else to cap the hole? The sump has a drain pipe going out the side of the house and it does not require pumping. As long as I see a dribble of water outside, I dont have any need to open the lid. The lid doesn't have to be a perfect seal - but enough to cut down the moisture in the basement and keep out any critters that travel inside using the pipe.

Thanks in advance for all the help and suggestions.

 

[Stuart in MN]

How about the lid off a plastic garbage can? You'd have to go measure cans at the store to find one that has a lid 24" in diameter, but it would be less expensive than the Polylok one in the link and you'd still have the can itself for other uses.

 

[rlitman]

I'd start with plywood. Then prime it in oil based primer (or any primer that's ok on wood), and top with a gloss latex paint that has had mildewcide added (indoor/outdoor latex would work too).

It's not sitting under water. There's no real need for plastic here. And a trash can lid doesn't protect from someone falling in.

 

[fasteddie]

I would go with the secure sturdy lid in your link. For $50 just order it and slap it on, the price seems worth it to me.

 

[EOC_Jason]

I'm sure there has to be companies local in your area that sell septic tanks & supplies. You should be able to get a cap and whatever else you need for much less than that online price.

 

[engineer2]

The challenge is to find a lid that has a 24" diameter. An alternative is to have a local shop cut you a steel cover in the exact size you need.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I've seen one that the homeowner made of concrete. It was about 3-4" thick around the edges tapered sides and had rebar "handles".

 

[rburke65]

For $50, a no brained.

 

[BillK]

I agree with the others. For $50 you cant go wrong buying a lid that is made exactly for your purpose. I suppose you could run around and check Tractor Supply or some other places and you might find something for a few bucks less but why waste the gas ?

 

[fasteddie]

Here ya go, free shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JU5YAFM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[pbkelley]

Thanks for all of the help! Fast Eddie thanks for the link. I'll check it out as well!

Patrick

 

[bugnut]

24" sq paver at your local hardware