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 —...
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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...
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, try to anticipate what might lie beneath it. Your sewer line's location should be apparent, and you'll find an accessible cleanout...
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...
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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.
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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