In these cases, a sump-pump installation is a good solution. Many new homes have a sump pit already in place, complete with a drainage-tile system under the basement floor that's designed to channel water to the pit. If your home doesn't have this feature, and your water problem ...
How to Keep Your Sump Pump RunningHomeowners rarely give much thought to their sump pumps exceptwhen things go wrong. Often hidden...Pogue, Paul
Do Sump Pumps Use a Lot of Electricity? Relative to some household appliances, sump pumps do not use a lot of electricity when running under normal circumstances. However, factors such as the size of the pump, the rate at which it runs, its starting wattage, and your pump’s effectiveness...
Do Sump Pumps Use a Lot of Electricity? Relative to some household appliances, sump pumps do not use a lot of electricity when running under normal circumstances. However, factors such as the size of the pump, the rate at which it runs, its starting wattage, and your pump’s effectiveness...
If you have water problems in your basement that you've been ignoring, there's a good chance you're losing up to half of your home's living space. For many, the simplest solution is to install a sump pump.
The little sump pump shown in the white bucket in the center of our photo is never going to handle such a huge volume of water. And even for modest water entry, the projection of that sump bucket lip above the floor level means water has to rise a few inches in this basement before ...
One major point to consider when deciding on a sump. The bigger the better is common advice from more experienced hobbyists and we say this for a few reasons. A larger sump means more water volume, more water volume equals stability. Larger volumes of water will not change as abruptly as...
You can use your hot tub’s drain valve while using a sump pump. How long does it take to drain a hot tub? With this method it’s usually less than 30 minutes depending on the size of your spa. Where is the drain plug on my hot tub? Your hot tub has a drain valve near the ...
Try these tips to remove them so walking in your pool is a smooth experience, and you can avoid snags and tears. How To Change a Pool Light Bulb Changing a pool light bulb isn't like changing a bulb in a lamp, but it's not difficult, either. You can do it with the right tools...
How to Change a Hotpoint Washing Machine Pump In this repair guide, we will explain how to replace the pump in your washing machine. This guide is applicable to most machines, although the pump’s placement can vary, being fitted either at the front or the rear. Some pumps have built-in...