TIP: Mark suggests, “There is usually a check valve on the discharge pipe that prevents all the water in the discharge pipe from going back into the sump hole when the pump is done pumping. If you are going to replace the sump pump it is a good idea to replace the check valve. It...
If your septic system uses a pump to remove wastewater from the tank to a drain field, your system will include a septic tank alarm and float switch. When the float rises to an unacceptable level, it sets off an alarm to warn you that your tank may be about to overflow. At times the...
The sump pump will sit in the bottom of the sump basin and discharge the accumulated water that enters the sump basin. Most pumps are activated by a float trigger and will not pump until the water level in the basin is high enough to trigger this float switch. Attach sump cover and conn...
Most rural communities rely on decentralized or individual water systems, such as wells and septic tanks, which can be prone to leaks and failures over time. Additionally, some rural areas have hard water, which can cause mineral buildup and corrosion in pipes, leading to cracks and leaks. Le...