subject: Submersible Sump Pumps Appropriate For Your Basement [print this page] Submersible sump pumps are useful in preventing flooding in your basement. Most basements are equipped with sump pits that act as collection points for fluids that seep in through cracks. They suck up this excess water and remove it to outside the house.
They were probably invented in New England, USA. They were first used for eliminating the troubles of flooding of basements. Modern day pumps are part of all new apartments that have a basement. By installing this kind of appliances for preventing floods in pre-existing homes, owners can greatly reduce their house insurance rates.
The pumps, as their names obviously suggest, are sump pumps that area submerged in the collection pit. The inside of the pump is completely insulated to prevent any short circuiting problems, but this creates a small problem. It is hard to access the pump in cases of floods where water has completely covered your basement and your pump.
Submersible sump pumps are usually equipped with in-built check valves, which are one-way water valves. They allow water flow from and out of the pump and on to the drainage pipe, whilst not letting any water or any dirt from flowing back into the basement. To prevent any clogging up of the drainage pipes, installation of covers and seals is recommended. In this way, the maintenance cost of the appliance becomes as less as possible.
The power consumption is comparatively very less, and requires around one hundred and twenty volts of power. In emergencies where grid power is unavailable, a battery power system comes into play. It is basically an automobile battery, and power generators can also double up as emergency power sources for pumps.
Although these pumps are low maintenance, frequent checkups for 5 years are always beneficial so as to keep the sump pumps in a usable condition for years to come.Grime and dust must also be frequently cleared from pit. If this is not done, then the parts of the pump will get contaminated and water to start flowing into your basement.
While cleaning, you must start by unplugging the system, and scooping the dirt from the collection tank. A vacuum cleaner can be used to accomplish this task. The final step is testing the pump by trying to reconnect the detached pipes and ensuring that all parts are working correctly.
