How Much Would It Cost To Install A Battery Backup Sump Pump?

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How Much Would It Cost To Install A Battery Backup Sump Pump?

By admin on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | 3 Comments

At HD, Lowe’s or plumbing supply house you can purchase the units from about $100 to $220 depending on how much and how fast you want to pump. The deep cycle/marine battery is usually separate and can range from $70 on up depending on the capacity. Additional materials shouldn’t be more than $20 for pipe [...]

What Is The Cost Of Getting A Sump Pump Installed In My Basement. No Existing Pit In The Basement.?

By admin on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Would anyone recommend doing this project on my own? Any suggestion would be very helpful.

Sump Pump Comes On Every 3-5 Minutes. Is This Normal?

By admin on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | 4 Comments

My house was built in 1969 and the original sump pump pipes are made of clay. Days after it rains, my sump pump pit fills up with clear water every 3-5 mintues and the pump pushes that water out. Is this normal or should something be done?

Can The Extra Water From My Sump-pump Drain Damage My Septic Tank & Field Over Time?

By admin on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Absolutely! The water from your sump pump should never be routed to your sceptic tank system; it should go to your weeping system or better still, directly outside, away from the house. Sceptic systems are simple bio-reactors. If you pump too much water into them, that dilutes the micro-organisms and slows down their activity. Too [...]

How Do I Set Up A Dissipate The Water After It Is Discharges For The Sump Pump So I Have No Standing Water.?

By admin on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | Comments Off

Need more information: Where is the sump pump located? How often is it used? Why is it being used?

What Size Generator Do You Need To Run A Back Up Sump Pump And A Refrigerator And Freezer?

By admin on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | 1 Comment

You really haven’t supplied enough information to give a proper answer. You will need to determine the power requirements for each of your appliances, both operating and startup. Chances are that all three will not be starting simultaneously, so add the three operating powers and whatever the highest starting power together. I have other generator [...]

Sump Pump Sounds Like A Faucet Running. Should I Be Worried?

By admin on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | 4 Comments

I never heard the sump pump stop in the last couple days. The water is warm and a pipe inside is gushing water out of it. Is this normal? It hasn’t rained in the past couple of days.

Sump Pump Outlet Drain Blocked By Hard Clay Deposits?

By admin on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | 2 Comments

20 years of draining sump pump water full of clay has restricted most of my exit pipe – it is very hard and normal snakes barely touch it. Any idea how to get it flowing again….chemicals…..better type of snake…..some type of drill bit…..????

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