Connecticut Sump Pump Installation
 Most basement waterproofing systems rely on a sump pump as the final mechanism to get the water out of the basement. The sump pump can be considered the heart of the waterproofing system. If the heart were to stop, the system would fail and the basement would get flooded – despite all the money you paid to dry it up. So if you're basement waterproofing system is going to rely on a sump pump, make sure it is a reliable sump pump system.
The pump is only part of a sump pump system. When shopping for a sump pump system there are important elements to look for that will assure you of its quality – components that will allow you peace of mind when it's raining. Make sure your sump pump systems has the following components:
A sturdy liner or basin for your sump pump is essential in preventing clogs from mud and debris. The liner should be large enough to handle a good amount of water which will halt "short cycling" (pump goes on and off quickly).
The sump should have an airtight lid to prevent water from evaporating out of the sump hole into your basement, to stop stuff from falling in that can clog the pump or switch, and to quiet the system. Depending on the cover, it can also make the installation look good. Instead of a necessary evil in your home, you have a thoughtfully-engineered system.
When you have a plumbing leak and the water floods out onto the basement floor, you'll want to use your sump hole to drain the water away. A sump lid with a floor drain is the answer.
A “CleanPump Stand” elevates the pump off the bottom of the sump liner, allowing any sediment, mud, debris, or gravel that washes into the sump liner to settle to the bottom of the sump liner without clogging or otherwise affecting the pump. It also keeps the check valve and discharge pipe clean.
How would you know if your sump pump has failed and you were in danger of being flooded? Unless you have an alarm, the answer is when your basement is already flooded. A battery-powered alarm that automatically sounds off when the water reaches a level above the point where the pump(s) should normally turn on is essential.
No pump manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on their pumps – and there is a good reason why. A lifetime warranty doesn't make a pump better. Some irresponsible contractors will tell you there is a lifetime (or many years) warranty on their pump – “free replacements forever” – to seduce you to buy their whole solution. This is irresponsible. Ask yourself, “How do I know when to call to get my free replacement?” The answer is when the pump has failed and your basement is flooded. The best warranty is the one you don't have to use, so make sure that you schedule annual maintenance for your waterproofing system.
What if my pump fails? What if the power goes out? You need to plan on...
• The power going out one day – which usually happens in a big storm with rain
• The pump coming unplugged
• The circuit breaker tripping
• The primary pump failing
• The primary pump not being able to keep up with the amount of water in a very heavy rain
Connecticut Basement Systems sump systems come with the UltraSump battery backup sump pump, or can add this onto existing systems. We are the only waterproofing company in CT and Westchester County, NY to have a specially-designed crawl space sump pump system as well, the patented SmartSump crawl sapce sump pump system.
Remember all the stories of woe people have told you about the sump pump failing and them getting flooded? These are the reasons they were talking about. You don't have to go through that if you get the right equipment. For a free sump pump installation estimate in Connecticut or West Chester County, NY, call us or contact us online today!
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