What is a Sump Pump?

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• If youre home has ever experienced a flood or
  noticed water build up due to a heavy rainstorm
  or plumbing damage, you know that a sump pump can
  mean the difference between a dry basement and
  expensive water damage repairs.

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• Whether its a plumbing issue or heavy rain, when
  water that enters your home will collect in the
  lowest point first, which is typically the
  basement? To reduce the damage and to help your
  basement stay dry, a sump pump is installed in
  the lowest point in your basement or crawl space.

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• How It Works
• A sump pump is a small pump, typically 2 feet
  deep, installed into a specially made sump pit
  below the surface. When excess water flows into
  this pit, the sump pumps job is to pump the
  water out of this pit and away from the building
  and foundation in order to keep it dry.

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• A sump pump consists of
• Gravel-bottom basin/pit
• Pressure sensor or float valve
• Centrifugal pump
• Return pipe
• Check valve

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• When water flows into the pit, it will raise the
  pressure on the sensor, which will automatically
  turn on the motor in the sump pump to force water
  from the pit. Once the water is removed from the
  pit, the check valve will close to block the
  water from re-entering.

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• Sump Pump Types
• Although there are various types of sump pumps
  and components available, the most important key
  measurements to consider are

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• Sump Pump Types
• Although there are various types of sump pumps
  and components available, the most important key
  measurements to consider are

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• Pedestal or submersible
• Manual or automatic
• Pressure switch or float valve
• Head pressure
• Power source

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• The biggest difference in the sump pumps is
  whether the motor is suspended above the pit or
  placed inside, and whether it is manual or
  automatic. A manual pump will need to be turned
  on before it starts to remove the water from the
  sump pit.

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• For any questions about which sump pump would be
  best for your home or to schedule your
  appointment for your sump pump installation,
  replacement, or repair, give Plumbing 911 a call
  today at [phone].