Plumbing

If you own a home or other building prone to flooding, having a basic understanding of sump pump parts is good general knowledge. It may come in handy if ever you need to make a repair or replace a part. A sump pump is a relatively small contraption that usually is no higher than 3 feet. Installed in

Storm water drainage and sump pump drainage is one of the critical issues for many households and affects many neighborhoods across the country. It’s important to have the correct and adequate water drainage systems for a house or other building to prevent water backup that can cause rotting and other

The sump pump float must be checked regularly and maintained. A pump may stop working for several reasons, and even a small fault in the pump float can result in big problems, such as water damage to the items that are kept in the basement. Hence, the float must be regularly serviced to prevent any future

The sump pump in a home or property is a common but not commonly understood basement appliance, and not all property owners know how to maintain the sump pump hose to help keep this item running smoothly. Some general tips will help in maintaining and hose and the rest of the apparatus over time, so

Should you at some time find that you have water flooding the floor of your basement, you might learn from investigating that your submersible sump pump is failing to operate as it should. In addition to the issue of water that is not being pumped out of your basement, you may also have a problem of

If you are a property owner dealing with troublesome water system situations, you may have a problem with sump pump check valves that don’t do their job correctly. Understanding the use of a sump pump appliance and the role of the check valve will help you to troubleshoot accordingly. In addition,

Since pedestal sump pumps usually work all the time, especially during the wet seasons, there may be times when they will not work or will not work up to par. It is best that the pump be given immediate attention so as not to risk flooding in your basement or cellar. Before considering replacing the

Wiring techniques are important when installing a bilge pump due to the fact that the pump and its wiring in often exposed to water. Water, as is commonly known, is an excellent conductor of electricity. Electrical wiring carrying electrical power and immersed in water could not only damage electrical

When your deep well jet pump conks out, it can be quite difficult to repair due to the fact that it is located underground. It can be buried around 200 feet below the surface so repairing it can be a problem. That’s why it’s important to troubleshoot the jet pump thoroughly before digging it up and

A faucet backflow preventer is essential to the avoidance of water contamination. For instance, when a hose or another device is connected to a faucet, contaminants can get into the main water supply as soon as the hose nozzle is turned off. This is due to water backflow. To prevent this from happening,

Backflow preventers are a useful feature that can help you enhance safety in your water supply system. They are mechanical devices that are installed in the water distribution system to prevent the reverse flow of water through a pipe. This helps to eliminate contamination of household waters caused

Most homes have a sump pump hole and a pump, but if yours doesn't, be prepared to spend at least a weekend digging the hole and installing the pump. The hole is where water collects before it can be pumped outside. Tools You'll Need Jackhammer (you can rent these), or sledgehammer, chisel, hammer-drill

Water pumps are devices that use mechanical energy to pump water out of the well and eliminates manual effort. A person may take lot of effort to remove water out of the well where as a water well pump can easily take large amount of water from the well. They are affordable, easy to repair and readily

Priming a water jet pump only has to be done once as it will normally prime itself the next time needed. If you haven’t done this initial priming, you will have to do it at least once. However, if the pressure of your pump is compromised due to an air leak or defective valves, you will have to prime

Installing a basement sump pump is absolutely necessary if you live in an area that's prone to flooding, or if your house was built in such a way that the foundation is below the level of the water table. Putting in a new sump pump can be a difficult job, so you want to get it right the first time by

The trench is usually covered with a trench drain grate to protect it from getting corked with leaves, branches or other debris. The grate also makes it easily to walk across it. The drain itself has the role of protecting your garden or house from water coming from surface or subsurface. Here is to