How they work: Battery-powered systems use a float switch to activate the pump when the water level in the sump pit rises. Drawing power from the battery, the pump discharges the water through the ...

your sump pump won’t prevent water from filling your basement. To make sure your pump is working before the ground thaws, take the lid off the pump, reach in and pull the float up. If the motor ...

STRATFORD, P.E.I. – The Town of Stratford has introduced a sump pump redirection rebate program aimed at addressing sump pumps connected to the town’s sanitary sewer system. The voluntary program ...

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is using a 'sump and pump' method in 48 flood-prone locations to prevent reverse flow of stormwater in drains and to pump out water from low-lying areas.

This in-depth guide examines the full range of costs for various sump pump types, professional installation versus DIY pricing, lifespan estimates, and additional expenses to factor in when replacing ...

The plastic float triggers the pump to turn on or off, according to the water level in the sump pit. Much like the plastic float in a toilet tank, the sump pump float must move freely in order to ...

It can happen in a number of scenarios. For example, what if your neighbor's sump pump drains directly onto your property and causes significant damage? In this instance, you may have legal recourse ...

I get, they probably fires that. A 14-month-old boy in Moundridge, Kansas, is unharmed after falling into a sump pump drain that was just 12 inches wide and 10-12 feet deep. According to the ...