'08 disaster aftermath

By Julia Bayly FORT KENT, Maine Early this month, David Soucy woke from a sound sleep in the pre-dawn hours, certain he heard his basement sump pump …  Read More…

Flooding problems mount in Park Township. Resident says rising …

"My sump pump has been running continuously since January, costing me $800 a month more in electricity. I had $250000 coverage in FEMA flood insurance, …  Read More…

Portable air-operated diaphragm pumps released by Ingersoll

These pumps also have a one-way exhaust check valve, enabling submersion if there is a need to place a pump deep in a sump or hole. …  Read More…
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Danville residents say sewer project a long time coming

She has learned to keep things off her basement floor and her sump pump ready to run. Today, the contractor that won the bid for the work, Atlas Excavating …  Read More…

Shot put vanishes, well discovered

They called city engineers to look further into the hole and pump water out of the area. I'm going to try to get some documents and talk to some retired …  Read More…

Research and Markets: Pump and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing …

… oil well and oil field pumps and sump pumps. This 6-digit NAICS industry (333911) is under the hierarchy of Pump and Compressor Manufacturing Industry …  Read More…
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HURON TWP: County-owned property causing headaches for neighbor

He had 11 piers placed in the ground to lift the house out of the muck, repaired the cracks and bought a sump pump to remove excess water. …  Read More…

Blackhawk Develops Advanced Electric Piston Pump To Ease

"The Anchor Electric's positive-displacement piston pumps put the electric motor and controls outside of the well, tank or sump, not down with the liquid …  Read More…

Residents back drainage plan

Connie Hull of 476 W. Dwain Village said the project was necessary "because I'm tired of having my sump pump going all the time and having water under my …  Read More…
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Millbrook seeks sewer upgrades

"The additional inflow and infiltration coming from roof leaders tied into the system, sump pump connections and the possibility of having cross connections …  Read More…

Meeting tonight targets DuPage River flooding

Karen Rebuehr has lived on Plainfield-Naperville Road along the DuPage River for 42 years, in a house built without a sump pump. Two cars are submerged on …  Read More…

COVER STORY: Water warriors: Experience helps this Minnesota farm …

Instead of getting your little 2-inch pump or your sump pump that you buy in town, we built a tractor pump, Kevin says. A neighbor had a single unit with …  Read More…
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Drain Disconnect Time for Homeowners

Homeowners are asked to schedule a pre-inspection with CDM to determine what type of work needs to be done, such as where the sump pump should be located. …  Read More…

Home inspections begin in Waupun

WAUPUN Waupun Utilities will begin inspecting homes this month for illegal sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer system. …  Read More…

Rain threatens to back up sewers

The city is asking homeowners to install a sewer line backup valve and sump pit with a pump in their basements to protect their homes. …  Read More…
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A full plate

According to Kolb, WalCoMet officials asked all sanitary districts that use its facilities to reduce the amount of rain and sump pump water that flows into …  Read More…

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A sump pump can take water from the pool, membrane filters can clean it and then water can be returned — one way to conserve water while keeping a pool …  Read More…

Vulcan Basement Waterproofing Warns April Showers May Bring Wet …

The best way to check your sump pump is to let a hose run into your sump pit. The sump pump should cycle on and off automatically and if not, …  Read More…
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April Showers Bring May Showers And Sump Pumps

… and dropping prescription Ibuprofen the size of mothballs, someone suggested I had everything I needed right at home to assemble my own sump pump. …  Read More…

Roto-Rooter's Flood Water Damage Prevention Tips Help Homeowners …

A sump pump is a home's best defense against basement flooding. Test the sump pump monthly by pouring a few buckets of water into the sump pit. …  Read More…

City cancels wrestling event

Sump pumps throughout the city, whether up on the hills or in the valley, are playing a big role in the infiltration problem, he said. …  Read More…
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April Showers Bring May Showers And Sump Pumps

… and dropping prescription Ibuprofen the size of mothballs, someone suggested I had everything I needed right at home to assemble my own sump pump. … Read More…

Roto-Rooter's Flood Water Damage Prevention Tips Help Homeowners …

A sump pump is a home's best defense against basement flooding. Test the sump pump monthly by pouring a few buckets of water into the sump pit. … Read More…

City cancels wrestling event

Sump pumps throughout the city, whether up on the hills or in the valley, are playing a big role in the infiltration problem, he said. … Read More…
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How do water powered sump pumps work?

Consisting of four major parts – a ground-water collection system, a sump tank, a pump and an outlet drain – water powered sump pumps can be the most reliable defence mechanisms against basement flood water.

Ground water produced by rain is collected in drainage tiles that are buried along the foundation of your home. In some cases, tiles are buried under the basement floor as well. These tiles collect and channel water into what is called a sump tank that is installed in the floor of your basement. When collected ground water fills the tank to a certain level, a float or switching device activates the pump which in turn will drain the tank.

Water is drawn through a filter trap (which must be cleaned on a regular basis), and then pumped out of a discharge pipe or hose to a location well away from your home. Those models that connect directly to a sewage system may be comprised of an anti-siphon mechanism that will prevent back-flow. City bylaws in your area dictate where the water must be discharged.

Do sump tanks vary?

Sump tanks can be fashioned from different materials. The most commonly used materials are: clay, tile, steel, concrete, fibreglass or polyethylene. Though there is also a variance in the size of tanks, the average sump pit is approximately eighteen inches in diameter and two to three feet in depth. Situated in the low point of a dwelling’s basement, most tanks have holes on either side to accommodate incoming drainage tiles. Heavy lids are recommended on such tanks to prevent harm or injury to children. Depending on your home’s dimension, it might be necessary to have more than one sump tank installed.

Sit back and relax

With the protection of a water powered sump pump, your rainy days will no longer be spent worrying or vacuuming up water from the floor of your beautifully finished basement. Rainy days can be spent reading and watching movies.

Water pressure backup pumps to avoid flooding – no electricity needed

Whether you live in an area prone to tropical storms or not, your home can be subject to flooding due to excess rainfall. Your house is not only a place to hang your hat, but it is also an investment and a place of refuge for you and your family. Because it is so important, it must be protected from the wrath of the elements at all costs. “Let the rains come” you might say, knowing that your basement is equipped with a powerful electrical sump pump system. However, electricity is not 100% reliable as many storms can cause power failures. Would you not feel safer with a backup protection device in place that runs without auxiliary power? Water pressure backup pumps which run off municipal water will save the day when the lights go out and your electricity powered sump pump system shuts down.

How powerful is a water pressure backup pump?

Even under the heaviest rainfalls and worst storm conditions, a water powered backup pump is a solid defence against flood damage in your home. With the ability to remove a quantity of up to 1,324 gallons of water per hour, these types of pumps are the only kind in existence that are compatible with your ” municipal water supply pipes. With ease, your water pressure backup pump will mount on the ceiling above your primary sump pump system, and will work simultaneously with it should the need present itself. Because not all climates are the same, and not all areas are similarly prone to heavy rainfall, there are multiple models available to suit your particular needs (for a detailed table displaying the pumping capacity of different models please click here)

What other advantages do water pressure backup pumps provide?

With pollution hitting all time highs, there is a big crunch to protect the environment as it most definitely causes adverse effects on our health. Because water pressure backup pumps are powered by water pressure, there is no need to be concerned about battery disposal, gas or other adverse environmental effects of generating electricity.

By Herb Mansfield
Published: 11/26/2006

Electricity is not 100% reliable as many storms can cause power failures. You can feel safer with a backup protection device in place that runs without electric power? Most major plumbing or larger national size home centers carry a large selection of electric generator accessories perfect for all types of electric generators. If you finish off your basement a backup sump should be on the top of your list.

Sump pumps are usually hardwired into a home’s electrical system, and may have a battery backup. Some even use the home’s pressurized water supply to power the pump, eliminating the need for electricity. Sump pumps are installed in the lowest section of the basement and will pump out any water that has entered the basement before it starts flooding the basement floor. As groundwater makes its way into the basement, it is diverted into the sump pit or sump basin. Sump pumps normally work in combination with a sump pit. The sump pit is simply a hole dug into the ground, generally in the basement of a house, which allows water to collect into it. This sump basket is made of a high strength plastic and installed by the plumber during the rough plumbing phase of construction.

A sump pump, in general, is a category that encompasses a number of styles of pumps that are used to pump out collected fluid. This classification includes bilge and ballast pumps, centrifugal pumps, cantilever pumps, sewage pump pumps, submersible sump pumps and utility pumps, among others. Sump pumps are rated in gallons per minute (GPM). They also are rated by motor capacity. Sump pumps may also have a battery backup installed to ensure continuous operation.

Submersible pumps are quieter and tend to have a longer life because their sealed, oil-cooled motors are protected from moisture and dust. For the typical 1/3 HP sump pump, the average lift ability is 25 feet and flow capacity is about 25 GPM. Submersible pumps are designed to be submerged in water and sit on the bottom of the sump. The on/off switch, which is attached to the pump, can be a ball float connected to an internal pressure switch or a sealed, adjustable mercury-activated float switch. Submersible pumps are entirely mounted inside the pit, and they have a specially seal to prevent electrical short circuits.

The usual life span of a sump pump depends directly on how often the sump tank fills up, the depth of the properties water table, if any debris has made their way into the basket and even the quality of the pump that was installed. The sump pump is definitely something not to take lightly and to have the piece of mind that the basement you just spent a lot of money on will not get ruined during the next big rain or power outage.

DiCicco Building Company has been a Michigan Remodeling contractor for over 20 years. We are also leaders in Kitchen and Bath Remodeling along with being an award winning custom residential home builder. We also specialize in Finished Basements and home additions.

By Chris Dicicco
Published: 9/11/2008