Features of a Sump Pump System
If you are wanting to waterproof your basement, you may know that asump pumpis one of the most essential products to help keep water out of your home. What you may not know is that the pump is only one part of a sump pump system. There are several features of the sump pump system that are equally vital to ensure the sump pump functions properly.
Listed are the five main features that all professional sump pumps should contain.
1. A Sump Liner
- Prevents clogging and holds numerous gallons of water
- Contains 100 3/8-inch holes with a rim to attach a sealed cover
2. An Airtight Sump Lid
- Prevents water from evaporating and releasing back into your basement
- Prevents clogging, nothing with fall into the pump
- Silences the system, the system when operating can be noisy
- Pulls the look of the sump pump together so that it isn’t an eye sore
3. A Floor Drain in Sump Lid
- Drains the water away when you have a leak in your basement
- Will not allow water vapor to evaporate back into the basement
- Specially designed with a cup and ball underneath the floor drain to only allow the water to go down, not come up.
4. A Pump Stand
- Lifts the pump above the bottom of the liner which helps prevent mud, gravel, and debris from affecting the pump
- Keeps the valve and discharge pipe clean
5. A Pump Alarm
- Battery-powered alarm alerts you if your sump pump has failed or if the water level reaches above a point for the pump to operate properly
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