SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF SUMP PUMPS

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SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF SUMP PUMPS
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WHAT IS A SUMP PUMP? Small pump installed in
basement or crawlspace. Pumps out excess water to
keep building dry .Helps prevent water damage,
mildew, and mold.
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• HOW DOES A SUMP PUMP WORK?
• PUMP IS INSTALLED IN A 2-FOOT SUMP PIT
• Pit is built at lowest level of basement/crawl
  space.
• Pits base is made of gravel.
• PUMP IS TRIGGERED WHEN WATER ENTERS PIT
• Float activator arm starts pump.
• Some pumps are triggered by pressure sensors.
• PUMP SENDS WATER INTO A DISCHARGE PIPE
• Float activator arm starts pump.
• Some pumps are triggered by pressure sensors.

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SIGNS YOU NEED A SUMP PUMP YOUR BASEMENT HAS
PREVIOUSLY FLOODED YOU LIVE IN A LOW-LYING
AREA IT RAINS OR SNOWS HEAVILY WHERE YOU
LIVE YOUR BASEMENT CONTAINS EXPENSIVE BELONGINGS
YOU NEED TO PROTECT YOUR EXISTING SUMP PUMP IS
OVER 6 YEARS OLD
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