Sump Pump Installation in Nova Scotia
Most wet basement repair systems in Nova Scotia rely on a sump pump as the final mechanism to get
the water out of the basement. The sump pump is the heart of the
system. If the heart stops for any reason, the system fails and your
basement gets flooded despite all the money you paid to dry it up.
That's why if you are going to rely on a sump pump, you should make
sure it's reliable.
Dry Basement Systems offers triple protection sump pump system which
includes a strong zoeller back up pump and a battery back up pump. The
goal is to keep your basement dry all the time. If you're in the Halifax, Sydney, Sackville, or Lunenburg areas... contact us for a free sump pump consultation in Nova Scotia and surrounding areas.
Despite
any stories you have heard over the years about folks getting flooded basements because their sump pump was on the blink again, today's sump equipment
is better than ever and very reliable - that is if you have the right
equipment. With the wrong equipment, you'll be the one telling tales of
woe about your pump failing and causing your basement to flood one day.
The Pump is only part of a sump pump system
Besides
the pump itself, there are other elements of a good sump pump system
that are very important to look for when shopping around.
The Sump Liner
You
don't want your pump to clog in a muddy hole in the floor. And you
don't want it in a 5-gallon bucket that doesn't hold a lot of water and
will cause the pump to "short cycle" (go on and off very quickly).
Instead, you should have a sturdy liner or housing for your sump pump.
Lifetime Warranty?
A
lifetime warranty doesn't make a pump better. Some irresponsible
contractors will tell you there is a lifetime warranty (or many years)
on their pump - "free replacements forever" - to seduce you to buy
their whole solution. Ask yourself, "How do I know when to call to get
my free replacement?" The answer is when the pump has failed and your
basement is flooded. 
Air-Tight Sump Lid with a Floor Drain
The
sump should have an air-tight lid to prevent water from evaporating out
of the sump hole into your basement, to stop stuff from falling in that
can clog the pump or switch, and to quiet the system. Depending on the
cover, it can also make the installation look good too. Instead of a
necessary evil in your home, you have a thoughtfully engineered system.
When you have a plumbing leak and the water floods out onto the
basement floor, you'll want to use your sump hole to drain the water
away. A sump lid with a floor drain is the answer. 
A Stand for the Pump and a Check Valve
A
"CleanPump Stand" elevates the pump off the bottom of the sump liner,
allowing sediment, mud, debris, or gravel that washes into the sump
liner to settle to the bottom of the sump liner without clogging or
otherwise affecting the pump. It also keeps the check valve and
discharge pipe clean. 
Pump Alarms
How
would you know if your sump pump has failed and you were in danger of
being flooded? Unless you have an alarm, the answer is, when your
basement is already flooded. A battery-powered alarm that automatically
sounds off when the water reaches a level above the point where the
pump(s) should normally turn on is essential.
What if my pump fails? What if the power goes out?
You need to plan on...
- The power going out one day - which usually happens in a big storm with rain
- The pump coming unplugged
- The circuit breaker tripping
- The primary pump failing
- The primary pump not being able to keep up with the amount of water in a very heavy rain
Remember all the stories of woe people have told you about the sump pump failing and them getting flooded? These are the reasons they were talking about. You don't have to go through that if you get the right equipment.
