Sump Pump Installation Tips
A sump pump installation is an effective way to stop water from accumulating in basements. The pump is generally set in a basin that is at the lowest spot on the floor or where water accumulates. Sump basins, which can be bought at most home improvement centers, are generally often made from either plastic or fiberglass. As the water level beneath the basement floor starts to rise, it will fill the pit and turn on the pump, discharging the water to the outdoors.
Once the water level has fallen, the pump switches off. The sump pump turns on and off through a float on the pump; it works similar to a toilet, activating when the float rises with the water level and turning off once the water level has dropped.
If your basement has minor water issues, then a sump pump can help to remedy the problem and is inexpensive and easy to install. Just keep in mind that installing a sump pump does not address the actual source of your water problem, meaning it doesn’t stop water from seeping in. And if your basement suffers from serious flooding on a regular basis, a sump pump is not the best solution.
To be completely effective, a sump pump should be installed in conjunction with a drain tile system. This features an in-ground trench that is dug around the perimeter of the basement; this is covered over with concrete. It should house gravel and a porous plastic pipe called drain tile; this invisible trench will funnel water from the edges of foundations to the sump, where the pump will then remove the water from the basement. Without a drain tile system, a sump pump is better when positioned in the low spot in the basement where water collects naturally.
If you would like to make an appointment for a sump pump installation, please contact JP & DC LLC at (240) 232-8308 now if you live in the Silver Spring, MD region.