Tag: Discharge Pipes

How to Prevent Basement Flooding

Suffering from a flooded basement is exhausting and can cost you thousands of dollars. The property damage is extensive—ruined carpeting, drywall, water heaters, electronics, and the list goes on. And that doesn’t even include the cost to hire a flood remediation service, which can easily run more than $10,000.

Rather than waiting until after you have serious water damage, take proactive steps now to protect your home and bank account from basement flooding.

How Do Water-Powered Sump Pumps Work?

When people first hear about water-powered backup sump pumps, they immediately have questions about how exactly this type of pump operates. Does it really pump water? How does it work?

We’ve assembled this complete guide explaining everything you need to know on how water-powered sump pumps work, including basic installation setup and key parts of water-powered sump pumps, while also explaining the physics behind how it pumps.

Why Independent Discharge for Your Backup Sump Pump Is Best

When you install a emergency backup sump pump system, you have to choose between using a independent discharge pipe solely for your backup pump or tying into the preexisting discharge pipe used by your primary sump pump.

Although it is very common to use the existing discharge pipe, an independent discharge is preferred for three important reasons: […]