| From pumping gas into a vehicle to cleaning the | | | | unit is placed inside the sump. In the second type |
| home with a vacuum cleaner, pumps are all | | | | known as a pedestal sump pump, the motor is |
| around us. Sump pumps are simple mechanical | | | | placed on a column above the floor of the |
| devices used to move fluids by altering pressure | | | | basement, whereas the pump is located in the |
| levels. There are several different types of | | | | sump. While using a pedestal sump pump, care |
| pumps, each with their own individual application. | | | | should be taken that the motor does not get wet. |
| One common pump that is used in several | | | | Both pump types are connected to a long outlet |
| households is a sump pump. This pump keeps the | | | | pipe, which drains the water a safe distance away |
| basement and the space beneath it from flooding, | | | | from the house. The pumping capacity of the |
| especially during excessive rainfall. A sump is a | | | | sump pump can vary, depending on the |
| small reservoir under the basement that fills up | | | | horsepower of the motor and the size of the |
| when groundwater level rises. This prevents | | | | outlet pipe. |
| water from seeping into the basement and cause | | | | Although electricity is the main power source, a |
| any damage. However, when the sump level | | | | battery backup may prove handy in times of |
| overflows, water may seep into the basement, | | | | emergency. A plastic or rubber floater is used to |
| which will not only ruin the items stored but also | | | | trigger the pump. Once the water level rises |
| damage the foundation of the house. | | | | beyond a certain level, the floater rises and flips |
| A sump pump is used to pump out this excess | | | | the switch. |
| water, keeping the basement dry and free from | | | | Sump pumps are essential for those living in areas |
| any damage. These handy devices are of two | | | | with high rainfall. The pump will not only prevent |
| types. The submersible variety combines the | | | | flooding but also save thousands of dollars on |
| pump and the waterproof motor in one unit. This | | | | repair work. |