Sump Pump

Basement flooding or excessive dampness is a common problem in residential, industrial and commercial complexes. A sump pump pumps out water from the lowest section of the basement. It is the best defense to prevent flooding before the water level reaches the basement floor level. Sump pump is placed in an excavated hole called a sump pit in the basement. As groundwater levels rise the sump pump activates, pumping the excess groundwater up through piping and safely away from the house.

Types of Sump Pump:

• Pedestal Sump Pump : It is an electric pump that stands upright, with a motor a few feet above it so that it does not get wet. It has a float-activated switch that turns the pump on when the water reaches a certain level. This type of sump pump is ideal for basements needing frequent water drainage. It is the least expensive type of sump pump.
  
  
• Submersible Sump Pump : This type of pump is also electrically operated and is installed in ground and designed to work underwater. It has the same float-activated switch. It is more expensive than the pedestal pump.
  
  
• Water powered Sump Pump : This type of pump runs off the water pressure from your home plumbing system and has the same float-activated switch. This pump requires no electricity to operate. It can be installed along side an electric sump and is generally used as a back up system during a power failure.
  
  

Uses and Features of Sump Pumps:

• A sump pump is used in applications where excess water must be pumped away from a particular area.
  
  
• A sump pump generally sits in a basin or sump that collects the excess water.
  
  
• The most important specifications to consider when selecting sump pumps include the size of the pump and the size of the sump pump pit into which it will be placed, as well as discharge size, media temperature, maximum discharge flow, maximum discharge pressure.
  
  
• There are battery back-up sump pumps, which can function if the main power system breaks down. Back-up sump pumps are a wise choice if one thinks of the potential disasters.
  
  
• Almost all sump pumps come with a list of required tools and directions for sump pump installation.
  
  
• For residential use, sump holes should be about 2 feet in diameter.
  
  

Applications of Sump Pumps:

• Homes and Farms
• Mobile Home Parks and Motels
• Schools and Hospitals
• Municipal Applications
• Industrial Applications
• Commercial Applications