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Sump Pumps
Only Half the Battle

Sump pumps are used to help alleviate water in your basement. However, they are only part of the equation. Without a proper system to get the water to the pump, the pump will be of no use to you.

Basement sump pumps turn on when water reaches a certain level at the pump. There are three types of sump pumps. 

  1. Submersible – Has a watertight motor that can be immersed in water.

  2. Pedestal – Has an open motor that is supported on top of a column attached to the pump casing.  The motor sits outside the sump and sits above the basement floor.

  3. Water Powered – These basement sump pumps do not use electricity, they are powered by using water pressure. 

But, if the water in your basement isn’t directed properly towards the pump, it will not kick on and you will still have a wet basement.

So, how do you get water to sump pumps? There are several different ways to properly solve a wet basement problem, and since every home is constructed differently, the solution that works for one home may not be the right one for you. A waterproofing professional can inspect your home and determine what might be best for you.

Sump pumps can be a useful tool in the waterproofing of your basement. But they are just that, only a tool and not a complete solution in and of themselves.

 


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