Expert Contributor by Rick Bondurant R.F. Bondurant Plumbing
Sump Pump Preparation for Summer Storms The summer/fall storm season is well underway. Check out your existing sump pump and associated equipment now instead of trying to deal with it during a heavy rainstorm. If you have an existing crock or basin in the floor, make sure the pit is free from debris, which can cause the float on the pump to not work properly. Debris can also easily clog the impeller (a small filter on the pump). And make sure the discharge piping from the pump has a check valve, to prevent water from coming right back into the pit once it’s pumped out. When you replace the sump pump, you should check the valve, to make sure the discharge pipe to the outside is clear.
Sometimes, something as simple as a new mulch bed or landscaping can cause the discharge pipe to no longer drain freely — a real problem if the pump kicks on! Check the power outlet once a month, to make sure it’s working properly. Many basement outlets have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) that can easily trip, causing no power to the pump.
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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors
August 2021
