Sump pumps have been a common fixture in some homes for years, primarily in low-lying areas or places where rapid melting of heavy snow can lead to flooded basements. However, legislation, including amendments to the U.S. Federal Clean Water Act in 1987, has made sump pumps a re...
One day, The Tyrant added a new project to my “honey do list”: build a 1,000+ gallon in-ground backyard pond for our ducks. Oh, and it needed to have a natural filtration system that used biology, rather than chemicals, to keep the water clean. Piece o’ cake. I’ll have it ...
As long as you know the right steps to take, you will find keeping your sewage ejector pump clean is an easy task. Step 1 - Use the Trash A lot of people will flush things down the toilet because they believe it will not hurt it. This is not always the case. You should always ke...
Turned out that the drain line just above the barrier and just below the guest bath had blown the cleanout cap off the main drain line for that bath. Every time someone flushed it was dumping into the crawl space and making its way under the crawl space moisture barrier. How to Get Rid...
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 it can even flow into the sump pit!In a good situation, openings in the sides and bottom of the sump pit (photo at left) , or...
With the attached discharge PVC, place the sump pump in the bottom of the sump basin. Make sure to clean out any debris and aggregate that might have collected in the sump basin during it’s placement. The sump pump will sit in the bottom of the sump basin and discharge the accumulated...
Clean your pump regularly Use a backup battery Install a backup sump pump DIY: Should I Fix It? When to Call a Professional If you’re concerned about a clog, you may be able to clear it on your own. Follow the manufacturer’s direction to remove debris from the pump and sump pit. ...
"Those of you who came to my house to be examined before the Easter holidays, stand up!"The speaker, a corpulent man in the garb of a priest, with a heavy cross dangling from his neck,fixed the class with a baleful glare. 1 - His small hard eyes seemed to bore through the six...
Clean out window wells and consider covering them to keep water out completely. Maintain proper operation of your sump pump. Keep sinks and toilets free of clogs. You can also clean out your weeping tile: Wedge a large plunger into the sewer floor drain in your basement or crawlspace. ...
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