Drainage Systems
Sump Pump
Sump pumps can be a good way to go if you have a problem with your basement being flooded either by weather or hydrostatic conditions. There are many different sump pumps with different horsepower, gallons per minute, backup options and alarms, as well as different assemblies.
Let’s start with some basics, the assembly of sump pumps. You have a couple of options here. A pedestal sump pump is constructed so that the pump itself sits on a pedestal above the sump basin or have the pump actually sitting inside the sump basin.
Both types draw water from the basin and disperse it outside of the basement. While horsepower might be a good indicator of power for most machinery, when it comes to sump pumps, the gallons per minute it can move is more important. This is the best gauge to determine how quickly and how much water the pump can remove. It is a good idea to spend the extra money to get a pump that will be more than your basement actually needs. This way the pump isn’t straining to keep up with the water flow and will last you longer.
Sump pumps are pretty much pointless without a good backup system in place. A good backup system will consist of a second pump to handle extra water flow during heavy storms as well as an alternate power source such as a marine battery. This is especially important because it is usually when you need your pump the most (thunderstorms) that your electrical power is most likely to be interrupted.
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