subject: Sump Pump Selection [print this page] If the contents of your basement have been damaged as a result of dampness and moisture or, in extreme cases, flooding, you can eliminate these vexing problems with the Little Giant sump pump.
At the same time, you might not really know exactly what you need, due to the sheer number of sump pump products out there, so you have to search for one that will suit your requirements.
First and foremost, you have to figure out whether or not you want a manual or an automatic sump pump. Figure out how much water you need to pump out before you do anything else. With both types of sump pumps, you can divide them into submersible and non-submersible pumps.
If you have more water than you think a non-submersible can handle, then a submersible will be your foremost option. You can find many different price ranges for the various types of sump pumps. These prices are also determined by the horsepower of the motor that powers the drainage sump pump.
If you have to pump out a large amount of water quickly, you need a great motor with a lot of horsepower. Most pumps have 1/4 to 1/3 horse power. You can find many different motors and drainage speeds, not to mention head pressure, with the Little Giant line of sump pumps.
Next, we come to issues of drainage speed and head pressure, and these factors can vary across the line of Little Giant sump pumps we offer. Drainage speed measures the amount of water in gallons per hour that can be pumped out, and this is determined by the motor's horse power.
Head pressure, however, just tells you how far the sump pump will shoot out water on the other end in terms of feet. You have to look into both of these factors as you shop around for a sump pump, especially where it coincides with the size of your basement. If you have a large basement, you need a high drainage speed and head pressure with your Little Giant sump pump.
The length of the cord provided as well as the voltage rating it requires are two additional factors that you need to consider when choosing the right drainage device for your basement.
The various features found in some sump pumps include alarms and backup systems for the device, which can help if you have hazardous conditions in which you have to use it. Just take a look at your options, keeping in mind the above factors, and you should find the right sump pump for you.
