A sump pump is typically installed in a pit at the low end of a building's basement or crawl space floor or in another location where water needs to be removed such as in a boiler pit or an outdoor well pit. On occasion we find sump pumps installed outside of a building foundation...
However, these will quickly cause your system to back up as they are not meant to be flushed under any circumstances. Once that happens, there is no way to clean it out, and the pump will need to be removed and often replaced. Sign up to get the latest DIY Projects and Advice! Sig...
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 ...
Eligible homeowners and landlords may be able to receive these services through the program: A cleaning and inspection of their private lateral sewer line Repair or replacement of their sewer line Cleanout installation Installation of backflow water valve Installation of backflow valve with sump pump o...
You’ll never be able to clean them 100% once they have been contaminated with floodwater. You should also throw out all food, beverages, and medicines that were exposed to floodwater and mud. Even sealed containers like cans and bags are not safe for use anymore. ...
However, legislation, including amendments to the U.S. Federal Clean Water Act in 1987, has made sump pumps a requirement in homes that aren't necessarily at a high risk for flooding. Today, sump pumps are common in new construction homes. So how does a sump pump keep the water out —...
However, legislation, including amendments to the U.S. Federal Clean Water Act in 1987, has made sump pumps a requirement in homes that aren't necessarily at a high risk for flooding. Today, sump pumps are common in new construction homes. So how does a sump pump keep the water out —...
Deep cleanuntil the house is sparkling. With so manyaging homes in Pennsylvania, you’ll also want to make sure that there are no significant safety issues related to common issues such as lead paint or old wiring. As we stated earlier, there are seller disclosures you’ll need to complete...
There are two ways to combat basement foundation seepage on the interior: apply coatings and install drains with sump pumps. In many cases, you'll do both. A foundation coating makes a space more inviting and easier to clean, including from interior water leaks. What a coating will notdo ...
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...