Problem: Sump Pump Installation
What is A Sump Pump?
Although low-grade sump pumps are available at home improvement stores, it is important to consult an expert for sump pump purchase and installation. Basin size and material, horsepower, and gallons per minute are all important factors, and all of the choices can be overwhelming. Basement waterproofing companies have access to higher-quality products for better prices and can base recommendations on your specific situation. They can also perform complicated sump pump installation perfectly, so you can get the most value out of your pump.
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Primary and Secondary Sump Pumps
Primary Sump Pumps
There are two different kinds of primary sump pumps: pedestal sump pumps and submersible sump pumps. The only difference between these two pumps is the location of the motor. In a pedestal pump, the motor is located on top of the device; in a submersible pump, the motor is located in a waterproof capsule inside of the pit itself.
Submersible pumps look nicer and run quieter than pedestal sump pumps because the motor doesn’t stick up out of the floor. The submerged motor is also kept at a cooler temperature, which can lengthen the lifespan of the motor. However, if the waterproof capsule fails, the submersible pump will stop working. In a pedestal sump pump, the motor is better protected from water, but the submersible sump pump is more popular in general.
Backup Sump Pumps
Battery Backup Sump Pump
AC/DC Backup Sump Pump
Dual Pump Backup Sump System
pump into one. It has two pumps, but under normal conditions, only one will operate. If one pump is not able to efficiently get the water out on its own, the other pump activates. The system also has a backup battery power supply, so it can continue to operate in the event of a power outage. This is the most modern of the three backup sump pump types.
Sump Pump Installation
Once you have chosen your sump pump system, your basement waterproofing company will get to work. If your basement does not already have sumps, workers will create them for you, measuring the right sizes, removing flooring, and digging holes several feet into the earth under your home.
Once the holes are prepared, the sump basins will be placed in the holes. A lining of gravel will separate the basins from the dirt around them, providing for better drainage. The basins will be secured in place with poured concrete.
The next step is to install piping if it is not already available. The piping will lead from the basins to outside of your home. The pumps themselves, along with smaller components like the float switches, will then be installed in the basins. One test run later, and your new sump pump system is good to go.
If you already have a sump pump and need to replace it, the system is a little different. Sump pump selection will take into account your current sump’s dimensions. During the digging phase, your current sump will be extracted and the new sump will be inserted and fixed into place. In certain cases, the sump may not have to be extracted at all – just fitted with a new pump with appropriate horsepower.
Ongoing Sump Pump Service & Maintenance
Over time, sump pumps can experience wear, clogging, float switch issues, discharge line problems, or battery backup failure. Routine inspections and maintenance can help identify these issues early before they lead to basement flooding or costly water damage.
Our ongoing sump pump services can include:
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