The tricky part in understanding a sump pump’s power needs lies in this distinction between ‘running’ and ‘starting’ watts. When the pump needs to get to work, it demands this surge power for the initial start-up, often exceeding its regular running power by a significant multiple. The...
Sump pumps are normally used to pump clear liquid, such as ground water from a wet basement sump pit or graywater from a basement laundry sink. Our sump pump photo (left) is not a wonderful installation, but you can see the pump motor (red arrow), pump float switch (orange arrow), ...
A float-activated submersible sump pump at the bottom of the pit automatically pumps out the water when it reaches a preset level. To finish the job, we poured a new concrete floor around the pit to match the original floor. Preparation Before breaking through a section of concrete floor, ...
Important:Do not allow the pump to come on while you’re draining the pool. If it turns on after the water level has fallen below the skimmer, the pump can take on air, which can damage it. 4. Wait for the Right Weather You might think a bright, sunny day is the perfect time to...
To keep the pump area clear, the filters should be cleaned. Follow the steps below and make sure to keep the filter and drain area clear of all food and debris. See the video and written guides below for steps on how to clean the dishwasher filters. ...
to move water out of the crawl space, water must have a way to enter the sump basin. A simple system could just use an open sump pit or basin installed below the desired water level that allowed water to flow into the top of the basin or pit and pumped out via the sump pump. ...
By using a slip fitting in the sump (without glue), you’ll be able to remove the intake screen for cleaning or point the elbow down toward the base of the sump. The water pump can be hard-piped into the bulkhead with PVC pipe or flexible tubing and hose barbs. You can glue the...
Where as check valves do not adjust the flow rate. To choose the right valve note that PVC fittings are listed according to PVC pipe sizes, not the actual measurement of the part, and are categorized by the types of connections they make: MPT, or male pipe thread, has threads on the ...