Pit_Plus_News_Post_Banner.psd

Season 44 of This Old House Utilizes Little Giant Pit+Plus to Solve Modern Day Plumbing Challenges

05/22/2023 | Products
Pit Plus News Post.jpg

A recent episode of the PBS show This Old House has homeowners who want to create usable space below-grade of their 300-year-old New England house, so their plumber decided to use Little Giant. The dank, dreary basement space is destined to turn into a work area complete with utility sink, potting station and half bathroom, yet the below grade elevation meant that a gravity-fed waste system wasn’t feasible. The plumbing contractor on This Old House utilized a Little Giant® Pit+Plus package to serve as a critical sewage ejector.

The Pit+Plus package is known for providing an all-in-one solution for wastewater management. Each package includes a roto-molded polyethylene basin – the pit – combined with the user’s choice of Little Giant pump: 1 HP grinder pump, or a 4/10 HP or ½ HP sewage pump. The basin is available in two sizes: the 24x24 JR or 20x30 SR.

For this project, the application needed to accommodate a toilet and two sinks, and the team selected the Pit+Plus Jr. with a 4/10 HP sewage pump to deliver long-term performance. The plumbing team also pointed out several key features of the package, including a removable cover, easy access to the float, and the ability to service the pump without disconnecting the intake and discharge.

View the entire episode here, or visit our product page to learn more about Pit+Plus.

< All News
Who We Are

Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and energy. Recognized as a technical leader in its products and services, Franklin Electric serves customers worldwide in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications. Franklin Electric is proud to be recognized in Newsweek’s lists of America’s Most Responsible Companies and Most Trustworthy Companies for 2024, Best Places to Work in Indiana 2024, and America’s Climate Leaders 2024 by USA Today.