What should I do in a flood with a sump pump?
My sister in law is getting flooded in out in that Nor'Easter..so some input is really appreciated…they have a sump pump and it's running all the time because their basement is flooded (up to her knees). Is there a technique that will ensure the sump pump doesn't burn out?
It probably won't burn out but I would check that the pump is actually doing some good. It may be that the water is seeking a level and coming in faster than it can be pumped out.
Try turning off the pump to see what the water level does. If it had been doing some good turn it back on and hope for the best.
If the water level remains constant with the pump off, leave it off until it looks like it is starting to decrease and then turn the pump back on to help the process. No sense in taking a chance on harming the pump if it isn't doing any good.
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Generally. they won't "burn out" until it's old or damaged. It's an electrical motor and shoul run for many many hours…
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It probably won't burn out but I would check that the pump is actually doing some good. It may be that the water is seeking a level and coming in faster than it can be pumped out.
Try turning off the pump to see what the water level does. If it had been doing some good turn it back on and hope for the best.
If the water level remains constant with the pump off, leave it off until it looks like it is starting to decrease and then turn the pump back on to help the process. No sense in taking a chance on harming the pump if it isn't doing any good.
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If the sump pump has a float on it, then she won't have to worry. The water in and around the pump keep it cool and the float will shut it off when the water level drops.
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You should look inot buying the NexPump Sump Pump System. It pumps 5600 gallons per hour, and will call & email you before the pumps ever burn out. I know ot also has a pump hour counter that will also call & email when the pump gets alot of hours (manufacuter’s expected life. I have this system in my basement and NEVER worry about flooding.