You could potentially fix the pump on your own without any tools. However, other problems may require a trip to the hardware store or a call to a professional for repairs or replacement. Your sump pump may be malfunctioning due to any of the following factors: Broken Switch Power failure Fr...
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), ...
Like many cabins and homes built in the 1950s, our cabin has a dirt crawl space. And, like many dirt crawl spaces, ours is a damp, musty, fairly disgusting place. To fix our crawlspace water issues, I was going to need to install a sump basin and pump. This is how I did it in...
They’re in the gate valve category but are made for applications where you want a fully open or closed valve without turning a wheel or lever. Just pull or push the handle to open or close the valve. It’s like an on/off switch for water. CHECK VALVES Check valves are designed...
Dishwasher leaks usually come from a few places—around the door, under the appliance,or where it connects to a drain.Water leaks around the door could be from a faulty gasket, broken door latch, or stuck float.A water leak from under the dishwasher could mean you’ve got a pump, hose...
I run my tank with the Apex and had the ability to monitor and control it over the internet but I never had to intervene. With that said, my old tank I left it for a week alone, and that was when I didnt have a sump, a snail over the float switch overflowed the tank, which ...
Oil level switch is faulty.Troubleshoot the oil level switch. Orifices getting clogged causing a leak.Blow air through the orifices to unclog, Alarm2012LOW GEARBOX OIL FLOWThe oil level is low.Fix the leaks and refill with oil. There is a clog in the oil-pump inlet screen.Clean the inlet...