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), ...
If this doesn’t happen, your sump pump is not functioning properly. Why Is My Sump Pump Not Working? 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...
across something called a knife or dump valve. 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 ...
across something called a knife or dump valve. 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 fo...
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...
The hose runs from the drain pump to the drain line, and then to the sink drain.The hose connections can loosen over time or crack causing dishwasher leaks.Look under the unit while the cycle is running and check for water leaks at the clamps oranywhere on the hose. How to Fix It: ...
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...