to 1/2 in. for a standard sump pump). This will prevent larger solids from entering the basin and clogging the pump. To connect to the drain tile, a 4 1/2-in.-dia. hole is standard and is ...

Your clients probably already know the importance of using a sump pump to remove basement water during a flooding event. But what happens if a homeowner can’t use a sump pump because of a power ...

"When we get a good, heavy rain like that, that's when people figure out when their sump pump failed. Typically, it's just due to age," he said. WHAS11 met him at a home where his customers asked ...

But that may be the case if your home’s sump pump is disabled by a power failure, a mechanical breakdown, or simply an overwhelming amount of water. That’s why it’s wise to have a backup ...

A sump pump takes the water that surrounds your basement and pumps it up from underneath the ground. Chris DeVore, general manager at ACE Waterproofing and Basement Solutions said when pumps aren ...

Sump pump installations must connect the foundation drain (weeping tile) to the sump pit and disconnect the existing foundation drain pipe (capping) and the downspouts. Install the sump pump to ...

When the skies open and power lines go down, a reliable backup sump pump could be the difference between a dry basement and thousands of dollars in damage (along with a big headache). And because ...

FARGO — As temperatures drop below freezing, the city of Fargo is urging area residents to be mindful of sump pump discharge. In a press release, the city said discharge from an improperly ...

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.

Sump pumps are essential to keeping your house dry and free of mold and mildew. They come to the rescue for emergency flooding and for groundwater that threatens the basement and foundation.

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 ...