This was the first time we had a home with a sump pump. Our last home was on a ravine property in Ontario, and when it was being built, we obtained a variance from the town allowing our weeping tiles to drain into the ravine. We wish that were the case here.Winnipeg Free Press...
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...
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 —...
Look inside of the sump pump. Make sure it is clean and that there isn't any debris inside. If there is debris inside, remove it. This is one of the major causes of sump pump failure. Step 3 Plug the pump back in or move the switch back to the on position if there was no rese...
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...
We have made 3 videos on clearing blockages in washing machines, this one will show you how to clear the sump hose and filter, the other videos below will show you how to clear a pump and also how to remove foreign objects from within the drum. Read more... Published in Pumps, Washe...
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), ...
To clean up sewage backup in the basement, protect yourself by wearing PPE, protect the rest of the house by closing doors between the contaminated area and the rest of the space, drain the area with a sump pump or a large-capacity shop vac, clear out items affected by sewage backup, ...
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...
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. ...