If you live in an area where your sump pump runs all the time, now would be a great time to replace your small diameter sump basin with a new larger diameter basin. A lot of plumbers and home owners… Read More »Adding a New Sump Basin? Size Matters…
In my last blog article I touched on this topic now, recently a customer brought in two 18 month old sewage grinder pumps that had failed. The motors in both pumps had burnt and open windings. The service plumber said… Read More »Extreme Grease Build-up & Lack of Maintenance Can Cause Pumps to Prematurely Fail
The biggest maintenance item with any sump pump or sewage pump system is becoming familiar with the product and periodically giving it a visual inspection. If you have an active sump pump that cycles daily or more often you may… Read More »Simple Maintenance Can Extend the Life of Your Sump Pump
This is a question that people ask me all the time. My answer always starts with another question, “How long has your existing sump pump been in service?” I feel if you have received 7 to 8 years of life… Read More »How Long Should a Sump Pump Last?
A lot of people tell me after they find out I’m in the sump pump business… “Boy, I need a battery back up pump, my sump pump runs all the time. In fact it can barely keep up with the… Read More »Secondary Pump vs. Battery Back Up
