I plan to install an emergency flood pump in my unfinished basement in the event a water pipe,hot water heater,or relief valve on the furnace should let loose. I have had the unfortunate experience of such malfunctions in the past and its something i would rather not repeat. I cut a hole in the floor and buried a 5gallon joint compound pail flush with the floor surface. I could either run a hose from the pump to a hole outlet just above the foundation a distance of about 8 feet total height Or tap into an existing drain pipe that exits the house after the main trap My questions..... 1)Tapping into the drain pipe would be most practical, however is there some sort of a check valve assembly that could be incorporated in the system to prevent sewer gas from passing through the pump. A trap would work but would need to be filled constantly as no water would be passing through the system regularly. 2) what is the best brand of pump to use and what would optimum pipe sizing and GPH specs be? Max head? 3) is there some sort of warning system that could be set up to automatically notify via telephone or email or at a minimum trigger an alarm or flashing light in the event of a plumbing failure? Thanks

I have 2 well pumps. My main one is a submersible with a 40/60 pressure switch. the second pump is for backup with a 30/50 pressure switch. Each pump has a pressure tank of two sizes, the larger for the 40/60 side and a smaller for the 30/50 side. The are al connected in a circuit of pipes with valves to divide the circuit up. I have a sprinkler system on a half acre yard, 50 gallon gas water heater, 2 bathrooms, and a newer Culligan system with whole house filter. I want to be able to keep the water pressure above 50 psi. I can't seem to get these pumps to cooperate with these pressure switches. The only time pressure can be an issue is when the sprinklers are on. I really just want the jet pump to run when the sprinklers are on. I feel like either I switch that can control both motors as desired or 2 switches that talk to each other.