One of the most common sump pump problems is with the float switches. This article will talk a bit about float switches, the different kinds of them other common sump pump problems, and some tips or solutions to try. The float switch is set up so that when water reaches a certain level, the sump…
What is a water powered sump pump? A water powered sump pump is a device which works by transferring water from underneath your home, to outside of your home. The device is like a vacuum, every time the water pressure reaches a certain limit it triggers the water powered sump pump to turn on and…
What is a sump pump? A sump pump is a drainage-tile system that is placed under the floor of you’re basement that channels water into a pit. What does a sump pump do? Some houses depending on location, climate conditions, and building structure. Have a unavoidable problem with flooding from the bottom up due to…
A good basement sump pump can make living with the nightmare of basement flooding easier. First, understand that most basements are not level. They usually have a high point and a low point. You want to place your basement sump pump in the lowest point of the floor. Take a marble and watch to see…
The more you know about sump pumps the better you will be able to determine the right pump for you. The two most common types of sump pumps are marine (bilge) pumps and home (basement) pumps. Marine pumps work of the boat’s engine or are hand powered. Home pumps are electrical. Marine sump pumps work…